India vs Australia Highlights 2nd ODI: Australia beat India by 51 runs, take unassailable 2-0 lead in series

17:15 hrs IST

End of India innings

Team India finish with 338 for 9 as Australia win the game by 51 runs. They clinched the 3-match ODI series, with one more game to be played.

17:11 hrs IST

Zampa to Bumrah - OUT!

OUT! The spinner traps Bumrah plumb in the front. The Aussies appeal and umpire raises his finger immediately. Bumrah goes for nil, IND - 328/9

17:08 hrs IST

Maxwell to Shami - OUT

OUT! Shami Caught and Bowled. He tried to play it over straight boundary but it stood high and Maxwell takes an easy catch.

17:04 hrs IST

Cummins to Pandya - OUT

Pandya’s wicket ensures India’s defeat in the 2nd ODI. The all-rounder tried to loft it over long-off but ends up getting caught by Maxwell at mid-off. Hat-trick chance for Cummins, IND - 32/7 after 46.2 overs.

17:02 hrs IST

Cummins to Jadeja - OUT

OUT! Another Indian man down, shattering the hopes of Indian cricket fans. Ravindra Jadeja departs on 24, IND - 321/6 after 46.1 overs

16:58 hrs IST

Starc to Jadeja - 6,2,6

Ravindra Jadeja is playing some fearless game the asking rate is shooting up constantly. He smashed a couple of sixes in a gap of one ball. However, India still need 69 runs from 24 balls.

16:55 hrs IST

Pandya gets a life

Hardik Pandya had himself caught on the first ball of the 46th over. But had luck by his side as Starc overstepped the crease and was given a no-ball.

16:53 hrs IST

Stats Alert

Zampa gets KL Rahul for 3rd time in ODIs, joint most dismissals by along with Akila Dananjaya. Most dismissal by a bowler to dismiss KL Rahul.

16:50 hrs IST

45 overs gone, IND need 87 runs to win

India need 87 runs from 30 balls to win this match. 45 overs gone, IND - 303/5

16:47 hrs IST

Cummins to Jadeja - FOUR

FOUR! Jadeja shows some power and he has to, at this point of time. A short ball from Cummins and Jadeja pulls it through deep square leg for a boundary.

16:43 hrs IST

Zampa to Rahul - OUT

OUT! Zampa finally strikes in the game and gets rid of KL Rahul. The batsman tried to sweep but got the top edge and ended up getting caught by Hazlewood at the short third man. Rahul departs for 76, IND - 288/5 after 43.4 overs

16:38 hrs IST

Zampa to Rahul - SIX

SIX! Rahul is taking the risk now as the asking rate is rising with every over. He moves down the line and tonks it over straight for a hue six.

16:34 hrs IST

Cummins to Hardik Pandya - FOUR

FOUR! Pandya plays it nicely in front of deep square leg for a boundary. Makes the most of a short ball in style.

16:30 hrs IST

Hazlewood to Rahul - SIX

SIX! Another terrific shot from Rahul to release a bit of pressure. Full toss from Hazlewood and Rahul smashes it over the deep point boundary for a six.

16:26 hrs IST

IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI - 40 overs gone, IND - 259/4

India struggling in the middle after the dismissal of Virat Kohli. They still need 131 runs to win this game. KL Rahul batting at 59 while Pandya remains unbeaten on 11.

16:23 hrs IST

Starc to Rahul - FOUR

FOUR! Rahul knows there is a bigger job to do and thus, plays a terrific shot to get four runs. Punches a fuller delivery over extra cover for a boundary.

16:20 hrs IST

Fifty for KL Rahul

Rahul hits a cracking shot to bring up his 8th ODI fifty. His 2nd against Australia and 1st on the Aussie soil.

16:17 hrs IST

Stats alert

Virat Kohli figures in International cricket

Matches - 418

Innings - 462

Runs - 22011

Not Out - 71

16:13 hrs IST

Starc to Rahul - SIX

SIX! Another crackings hot coming off Rahul’s bat. Short ball, Rahul gets onto the backfoot and crunches it over deep square leg for a maximum.

16:10 hrs IST

Hazlewood to Hardik Pandya, SIX

SIX! Pandya joins the party and goes for the big shot. Gets in the slot, shuffles across and belts it over deep mid-wicket for six.

16:08 hrs IST

Stats Alert

Hazlewood gets Virat for the 2nd time in the series and 3rd time in his career all came in this year

89- Bengaluru, 19 Jan 2020

21- Sydney , 27 Nov 2020,

89- Sydney , 29 Nov 2020

16:05 hrs IST

Kohli vs Hazlewood in ODIs

5 innings

29 runs

3 dismissals

SR 63.04

16:02 hrs IST

Hazlewood to Kohli - OUT

OUT! Virat Kohli misses out on his century. A back of a length from Hazlewood, Kohli pulls but Henriques at midwicket dives to his left and takes a brilliant catch to dismiss the Indian captain. IND - 225/4 after 34.5 overs

15:58 hrs IST

22000 International runs for Kohli

Kohli has completed 22000 International runs. he became the 8th batsman to reach this landmark.

15:55 hrs IST

Zampa to Kohli - FOUR

FOUR! Another astonishing boundary from the Indian skipper. Moves down the line, goes inside out and smashes that flat towards the deep extra cover for four.

15:53 hrs IST

IND - 214/3 after 33 overs, Drinks Break

The umpires have called for a drinks break. India have put 214 runs in 33 overs, they need 176 runs from 102 balls.

15:50 hrs IST

Hazlewood to Rahul - FOUR, FOUR

Rahul is back in form and replicating his IPL innings in Australia. He goes for back-to-back boundaries after Kohli ran three off the first ball.

15:47 hrs IST

200-up for India

India cross the 200-run mark in the 32nd over. The men-in-blue are halfway through as they still need 187 runs to win. IND - 203/3 after 32 overs.

15:45 hrs IST

Henriques to Rahul - SIX

SIX! Rahul joins the party and hits a terrific shot to notch six runs. Slower and shorter, Rahul moves back and pulls it over deep square leg for six.

15:42 hrs IST

Starc to Kohli - FOUR

FOUR! Another masterclass from the Indian captain. A fuller delivery and Kohli plays it through deep covers for a fine boundary. IND - 193/3 in 31 overs

15:36 hrs IST

IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Thirty overs gone, IND - 186/3

Virat Kohli is the key in India’s 390-run chase. he is batting on 72*, accompanied with KL Rahul (14*) as India score 186/3 in 30 overs.

15:33 hrs IST

Starc bowls another tight over

Mitchell Starc came back strong after conceding 13 runs in his last over. Be gave away just three runs in the 30th over along with as many dot balls. IND - 185/3 after 29 Overs.

15:30 hrs IST

Fewest inngs to 2000 ODI runs vs a team

34 - Virat Kohli v West Indies

37 - Rohit Sharma v Australia

40 - Sachin Tendulkar v Australia

40 - Virat Kohli v Australia

44 - Viv Richards v Australia

44 - Virat Kohli v Sri Lanka

15:27 hrs IST

Kohli completes 2000 ODI runs vs AUS

Indian captain Virat Kohli completes 2000 ODI runs against Australia. He becomes the 5th batsman to do so and 3rd Indian to reach this landmark.

15:24 hrs IST

Starc to Rahul - FOUR

FOUR! Cracking shot this. Short and wide, and Rahul cuts it through forward of point for four runs. IND - 176/3 after 27 overs

15:20 hrs IST

Starc to Kohli - SIX

SIX! A classic Virat Kohli shot in Australia. Starc bowled into the pads and Kohli flicks it over deep square leg for a maximum. 10 rows back into the stands

15:16 hrs IST

Milestone awaits for Virat Kohli

* Virat Kohli is 112 runs away from completing 12,000 runs in ODIs

* Virat Kohli is only 1 century away from equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 9 centuries against Australia in ODIs

15:13 hrs IST

A tight over from Mosies Henriques

Henriques bowls a magnificent 24th over - 3 runs, two dots and a precious wicket of Shreyas Iyer. IND - 156/3

15:10 hrs IST

Stats Alert

59th ODI fifty for Virat Kohli

9th vs AUS

24th fifty as a captain

5th fifty in AUS and his 1st fifty at Sydney in 7 innings

15:07 hrs IST

Henriques to Shreyas - OUT

OUT! Steve Smith takes an absolute stunner at midwicket to end Shreyas Iyer’s. Short and slow, Iyer pulled it hard but finds Smith in between. IND - 153/3 after 23.1 overs

15:06 hrs IST

Half-century for Virat Kohli

The Indian captain brings up a well made half century. His 59th fifty in ODIs, 9th versus Australia.

15:03 hrs IST

Maxwell to Kohli - FOUR

FOUR! A boundary from the Indian captain. Short ball, Kohli pulls it through the gap between square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary. He moves to 47.

15:00 hrs IST

IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: 20 overs gone, IND - 126/2

The Kohli-Iyer duo is inching ahead slowly and steadily. No more wicket losses since the 9th over. A 66-run stand already between Kohli and Iyer for the third wicket as India score 126/2 after 20 overs.

14:56 hrs IST

Maxwell to Shreyas Iyer - FOUR

FOUR! Iyer unleashes a beautiful reverse sweep to bring up a boundary over backward point. He moves to 29 with that mighty hit.

14:50 hrs IST

What if Warner’s groin injury is severe?

A severe groin strain requires up to six weeks on the sidelines for recovery, which would rule Warner out of all but the final test in the four-match series.

14:46 hrs IST

Stats Alert: Kohli surpasses MS Dhoni

With two 4s in Pat Cummins over, Kohli has completed 500 4s ODIs as a captain, only 4 skipper to achieve this feast.

14:43 hrs IST

100-up for India

The men-in-blue nothed up three figures in the 16th over. However, there still a long way too go as they 290 more runs to win the 2nd ODI against Australia.

14:40 hrs IST

IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: 15 overs gone, India 98/2

In pursuit of a mammoth 390-run target, India went to a decent start but lost the openers soon. Virat Kohli (22*) and Shreyas Iayer (16*) are currently anchoring the innings as India score 98/2 in 15 overs.

14:36 hrs IST

Cummins to Kohli - FOUR,dot,FOUR

Indian captain Virat Kohli is anchoring the innings in style as he dealing in boundaries against the Aussie pacers. He struck two boundaries in the 15th over to release some pressure after a couple of early blows.

14:33 hrs IST

Zampa to Iyer - FOUR

FOUR! Iyer played that shot so nicely. Gives himself room, stays low and cuts away through backward point for a boundary. IND - 89/2 after 14 overs

14:30 hrs IST

Stats Alert

Virat Kohli vs Adam Zampa in ODIs

9 innings

174 runs

5 dismissals

SR 117.57

14:27 hrs IST

Cummins to Kohli, SIX

SIX! Indian captain opens up and tonks a maximum. Short delivery, Kohli hooks,and clears the fine leg.

14:23 hrs IST

Update on David Warner’s injury

Warner has been taken for scans on his groin. He left the field during India’s innings, giving Australia their second injury scare in as many games, Cricket Australia informed in a statement.

14:20 hrs IST

Powerplay 1 batting in this series

Australia: 110/0 in 20 overs (RR 5.50)

India: 147/5 in 20 overs (RR 7.35)

14:17 hrs IST

Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer: FOUR

FOUR! Iyer in action after India loses both openers. A bouncer from Hazlewood, Iyer moves back and cuts nicely over point for a boundary

14:14 hrs IST

Pat Cummins to Mayank Agarwal: OUT

OUT! Mayank Agarwal departs after a good start. Gets beaten by a hard length and gets a thin edge while looking to play it fine. Alex Carrey does the rest behind the stumps. Agarwal deparst for 28.

14:10 hrs IST

Virat Kohli comes to bat

Virat Kohli ODI scores at the SCG

21(27)

3*(9)

1(13)

8(11)

3(8)

21(21)

14:07 hrs IST

Hazlewood to Dhawan - OUT

Dhawan miscues and departs. Caught by Starc at midwicket. Length around off, Dhawan looked it to whip it away but plays it early. Australia get the breakthrough, IND - 58/1 after 7.4 overs

14:03 hrs IST

Fifty up for India

Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal stitches a fifty-run stand for the opening wicket. It’s the 12th opening stand of fifty and above by India in and against Australia.

14:00 hrs IST

IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI - 6 overs gone, IND - 47/0

The Dhawan, Mayank duo has been batting superbly as India chase a mammoth 390-run total to win the 2nd ODI. After six over, Dhawan remains unbeaten on 28 while Mayank Agarwal batting on 18*.

13:57 hrs IST

Hazlewood to Dhawan - FOUR

FOUR! Amazingly done by Shikhar Dhawan. Brings out the one-legged Natraja shot - swivels to pull the slower ball through midwicket.

13:54 hrs IST

Starc Economy Rate vs India in ODIs since 2019

7.40

5.60

7.80

7.33

7.22

9.67 (today)

13:51 hrs IST

Starc to Dhawan - FOUR, FOUR, FOUR

Shikhar Dhawan hammering Starc mercilessly. A hat-trick of boundaries to end the fifth over. Mitchell Starc is finding it hard to find his rhythm today. 16 runs from the over, IND - 37/0 after 5 overs

13:47 hrs IST

David Warner gets injured

Warner down on the ground with pain. He ran to his left to field the ball. He dived well but couldn’t got up. He looks in pain. The physio comes and take a hobbling Warner out of the field.

13:43 hrs IST

Starc bowls a decent over

After being expensive in the opening over, Mitchell Starc bowls a tidy over. 5 runs, 2 dots and no boundaries conceded. IND - 17/0 after 3 overs

13:40 hrs IST

Smith misfields, Mayank steals two runs

Mayank chops off through point and Steve Smith give India an additional run. The former Aussie skipper apologises for his buttery hands.

13:37 hrs IST

Hazlewood to Dahwan - FOUR

Dhawan begins the 2nd over with a beautiful cover drive that went straightaway for four. Hazlewood bowls a straighter delivery ad gets punished.

13:34 hrs IST

Starc to Mayank - FOUR, dot,FOUR

Mayank Agarwal off to a terrific start with two boundaries in the first three balls. India are chasing a mammoth total and they require to deal in boundaries right from the beginning.

13:32 hrs IST

IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Indian innings begins

Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal out to bat for India. They will be chasing 390 runs to win. Mitchell Starc begins the Australian bowling attack.

13:30 hrs IST

Stats Alert

This 2nd time in ODIs AUS ‘s all top 5 batsmen scored 50+ scores. The only previous such instances happened in 2013 by Australia at Jaipur, which they lost

13:27 hrs IST

Maxwell’s fifties in ODIs

Glenn Maxwell scored the 21st ODI today against India in Sydney. It was his fifth half-century against the men-in-blue.

13:22 hrs IST

Fastest ODI 100s for Australia

G Maxwell - vs SL, Sydney 2015, 51 balls

J Faulkne - vs Ind, Bengaluru 2013, 57 balls

Steve Smith - vs Ind, 27 Nov 2020, Sydney, 62 balls

Steve Smith - vs Ind, 29 Nov 2020, Sydney, 62 balls

13:17 hrs IST

3 consecutive ODI 100s vs India:

Zaheer Abbas (PAK) - 1982-83

Nasir Jamshed (PAK) - 2012-13

Quinton de Kock (SA) - 2013

Steve Smith (AUS) - 2020

13:12 hrs IST

Five 50+ scores in an ODI innings:

Pakistan vs Zimbabwe - Karachi, 2008

Australia vs India - Jaipur, 2013

Australia vs India - Sydney 2020

13:07 hrs IST

Australia score highest ODI total against India

Australia put 389 runs on the board India in the 2nd ODI on Sunday at the SCG. It happens to be their highest ODI total against the men-in-blue.

Here are the top 5 total for Australia vs India in ODIs:

389/4 in Sydney - Today

374/6 in Sydney - Nov 27, 2020

359/2 in Johannesburg - March 23, 2003

359/5 in Sydney - February 08, 2004

359/5 in Jaipur - Oct 16, 2013

13:03 hrs IST

End of Australia innings

Australia finish with 389/4 after the top five batsmen got fifty-plus scores. Steve Smith top-scored with 104 off 64 balls. India now need 390 runs to win.

13:00 hrs IST

Saini to Maxwell - SIX, SIX

The all-rounder looks completely unstoppable today. Back to back sixes in the last over to make the challenge tougher for India in the second innings.

12:57 hrs IST

Fifty for Maxwell

Maxwell brings up a well-made fifty and becomes the fifth Aussie batsman today to do so. Notched up the half-century in just 25 balls.

12:52 hrs IST

Bumrah to Labuschange - OUT

Finally, Bumrah gets a wicket. The speedster found some relief in his final over. Labuschange went deep in the crease and tried lofting over the mid-off. Didn’t get the elevation and gets caught by Mayank Agarwal. Australia 372/4 after 48.5 overs

12:47 hrs IST

Shami to Maxwell - FOUR, FOUR

Maxwell is turning lethal in the death over. Back to back boundaries off Shami and he moves 43*. AUS - 364/3 after 48 overs.

12:43 hrs IST

Stats Alert

This is the 4th instances where all the top 4 Australian batsmen have scored fifty plus runs in an ODI innings. Also, it’s the 2nd time when this has happened against India.

12:40 hrs IST

Bumrah to Maxwell - SIX

Bumrah brings up the 9th over of his spell and Maxwell welcomes him with a six. Another Maxwell special - sits on his back knee and slams over the extra-cover for a flat maximum.

12:36 hrs IST

Shami to Maxwell - SIX

SIX! What a beautiful shot this. Short of a length, slower and Maxwell pulls it over deep square leg. Well timed and well-anticipated stroke from the all-rounder.

12:33 hrs IST

Bumrah to Labuschagne - FOUR

Labuschagne finishes the 45th over with a fine boundary. A Yorker from Bumrah but the Aussie batter sliced it past backward point for a boundary. AUS - 326/3

12:30 hrs IST

Stats Alert

3rd ODI fifty for Marnus Labuschagne

2nd vs India

2nd half-century in Sydney

12:27 hrs IST

Fifty for Marnus Labuschagne

A well-made fifty from Marnus Labuschagne. He is the fourth batsman to get a fifty-plus score today against India. His 3rd ODI half-century. Australia 313/3 in 43.2 overs

12:25 IST

FOUR, FOUR - Maxwell in action

Glenn Maxwell once again showcases some firepower in Sydney. Back to back to boundaries from the Aussie all-rounder who garnered only criticism for his inconsistency during the IPL. An expensive over Jadeja. He finishes his spell with the figures 10-0-60-0.

12:22 hrs IST

Stats attack

Smith’s 62 balls ton is s Joint 3rd fastest ODI tons for AUS

Fastest ODI 100s for Australia (balls)

51 G Maxwell vs SL Sydney 2015

57 J Faulkner vs Ind Bengaluru 2013

62 Steve Smith vs Ind Sydney 2020 (27 Nov)

62 Steve Smith vs Ind Sydney 2020 (29 Nov)

66 M Hayden vs SA Basseterre 2007

12:17 hrs IST

Hardik Pandya to Steve Smith - OUT!

GONE! Lucky dismissal for India - Steve Smith gets one outside off stump - and this one has been sent straight to Shami. He departs for 100, AUS 292/3

12:18 hrs IST

Stats attack

Smith’s tons

11th ton in ODIs

5th Hundred vs IND in ODIs

4th ton at Sydney, most by a batsman at this venue

He is batting on 100*

AUS:288/2

12:17 hrs IST

CENTURY FOR STEVE SMITH!

Steve Smith brings up his hundred - 2nd consecutive ton for Smith in this match. This is fantastic innings from him,

12:10 hrs IST

Stats attack

12th century stand by AUS’s 3rd wicket vs IND in ODIs

6th century stand by AUS’s 3rd wicket at Sydney in ODIs

AUS:256/2

12:06 hrs IST

Jasprit Bumrah to Steve Smith - FOUR! FOUR!

This is just a beating by Steve Smith, how can you stop this man! He is on fire - two balls from Jasprit Bumrah and Smith has sent both the balls to boundaries - delicate touches.

12:02 hrs IST

Steve Smith - Stats attack

Steve Smith - last five ODI innings vs India:

69(70)

98(102)

131(132)

105(66)

50*(38)

11:57 hrs IST

In the air...

... no man’s land. A slow ball from Hardik Pandya and this one got a nick off the bat - Virat Kohli tried to chase it - but he could not reach it.

11:52 hrs IST

5 runs in Pandya over

Hardik Pandya gives just 5 runs in his over - good comeback - no boundary. He looked in good touch, but his speed has definitely been affected with the break. Here comes Chahal.

11:47 hrs IST

Hardik Pandya has into the attack

Hardik Pandya has been brought into the attack despite the allrounder saying he is not ready. He has not bowled in the past few games. Interesting this.

11:45 hrs IST

FIFTY!

Steve Smith brings up his half century in just 38 balls. Another counter-attacking innings from him at no. 3 - and maybe Virat Kohli can take a leaf from his book on how to play, safe yet attacking innings. Kohli, at times, goes too slow, which builds pressure on him and the rest of the team.

11:43 hrs IST

Stats attack

Fifty runs stand between S Smith and M Labuschagne.

4th fifty plus stand between the two and all have come for the 3rd wicket in ODIs.

3 of them have come vs IND in ODIs.

AUS: 209/2

53* vs IND, Sydney, 29 NOV 2020

84 vs SA , Paarl, 29 Feb 2020

127 vs IND,Bengaluru, 19 Jan 2020

96 vs IND , Rajkot , 17 Jan 2020

11:39 hrs IST

Smith to Labuschagne - FOUR!

FOUR! Labuschagne charges on af uller one from Saini - glides it for a boundary. The seamer has really not clicked today.

11:35 hrs IST

Navdeep Saini has been expensive

In 5 overs, Navdeep Saini has given away 44 runs and has not picked a wicket. India seriously need to think about his place in the XI in the next game - a 6th bowler would have been really helpful today.

11:30 hrs IST

200 up for Australia

Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne take Australia past 200-run mark. AUS reached the mark in the 33rd over - and this could be another mammoth chase for India.

11:25 hrs IST

Saini to Labuschagne - FOUR! FOUR!

Navdeep Saini has been smashed for two consecutive boundaries by Steve Smith. This partnership is flourishing - with Smith being the aggressor.

11:20 hrs IST

Ravindra Jadeja to Steve Smith - SIX!

SIX! Ravindra Jadeja bowls it fuller and Steve Smith slog sweeps it to midwicket for the maximum. Welcome boundary for Australia.

11:13 hrs IST

Ravindra Jadeja rushing through his overs

Ravindra Jadeja is rushing through his overs - which is great for India’s overs rate. But he still has not been able to get a wicket in 7 overs - and these are worrying signs for the Indian team.

11:08 hrs IST

Stats attack

Much needed breakthrough for IND

5th instances where Warner has been run out in ODIs

Last time he was run out in ODIs was in 2016 at Melbourne.

2nd time he has been run out vs IND

11:04 hrs IST

David Warner RUN OUT!

GONE! This could be the turning point - fantastic RUN OUT! Unbelievable direct hit by Iyer that has caught David Warner RUN OUT - this would certainly bring more energy to India camp. AUS 156/2

11:00 hrs IST

Shami to Smith - FOUR!

FOUR! Shami bowls it full length, and Steve Smith has struck it straight for a boundary. This takes Australia past 150-run mark. 25 gone, AUS 153/1

10:50 hrs IST

Mohammed Shami strikes!

GONE! Aaron Finch trumped over by a fuller one from Mohammed Shami, gets a leading edge, and it goes to Virat Kohli in the cirlce. First blow for Aussies. AUS 142/1

10:44 hrs IST

Chahal to Finch - SIX!

Has he got enough on it? Yes, he has - this is a six! and Finch brings up his 50 in style. Back to back fifty for Aaron Finch, he is in some form.

10:40 hrs IST

More stats attack

Last 3 ODIs , Warner and Finch has scored 3 hundred plus stand in AUS and all have come at Sydney

3 hundred plus stand by Warner and Finch is also the most 100+ stand by a pair at S.C.G.

10:33 hrs IST

Stats attack

Hundred runs opening stand between pair

12th hundred runs stand between Finch and Warner in ODIs

10:29 hrs IST

100 up for Australia

Australia get past the 100-run mark. This is brilliant partnership between Finch and Warner and they are once again taking the game away from visitors.

10:25 hrs IST

Ravindra Jadeja into the attack

Here comes Ravindra jadeja into the attack in the 16th over. Jadeja needs to get a breathrough here - he is playing as the 5th bowler - and India really need him to succeed.

10:19 hrs IST

WARNER SAVED!

CHANCE! David Warner played it to the fielder, tried to steal a single, throw comes back, Rahul knocked down the stumps. It looked out - but on replays it showed Warner was in.

10:18 hrs IST

Bumrah to FInch - FOUR!

FOUR MORE! Bumrah bowls it fuller, half volley, Finch glides it for another boundary, quick outfield. No chance to stop this one. Australia 93/0 after 14 overs

10:16 hrs IST

IND vs AUS Live: Bumrah to Finch - FOUR!

FOUR! Short ball from Jasprit Bumrah and it has been pulled hard by Aaron Finch for a boundary. This one races to the ropes. Australia 89/0 after 13.3 overs

10:13 hrs IST

Stats attack

5th consecutive instances where IND has failed make a breakthrough in the 1st powerplay

54/0 vs NZ Hamilton ,5 Feb 2020

52/0 vs NZ Auckland, ,8 Feb 2020

65/0 vs NZ Mount Maunganui ,11 Feb 2020

51/0 vs Aus Sydney, 27 Nov 2020

59/0 vs Aus Sydney, 29 Nov 2020

10:08 hrs IST

Warner has been punched on stomach!

Naveep Saini bowls a full toss and it went to hit David Warner on the stomach.He looked in real pain here! FREE HIT! Some comic moment between KL Rahul and David Warner here as they punch each other jokingly.

10:05 hrs IST

FIFTY FOR WARNER!

FIFTY! David Warner steals a single to bring up his half century. He is the one who has really taken it to the Indian bowlers in this match. Classic Warner style!

10:03 hrs IST

Chahal to Warner - SIX!

SIX! Yuzvendra Chahal bowls a fuller one to David Warner - and the left-hander smashed it towards the long-off for the maximum.

10:00 hrs IST

10 overs gone

Time for some spin - 10 overs are gone, Australia are 59/0. India need a wicket - or David Warner and Aaron Finch will run wild on them, brother! Here comes Yuzvendra Chahal.

09:55 hrs IST

CHANCE!

Aaron Finch flicked it to Ravindra Jadeja at point - OH MY GOD! That was so close, it just dipped below Jadeja’s hands. Saini almost got a wicket here.

09:53 hrs IST

Stats Attack - India vs Australia 2nd ODI

Back to back fifty plus opening stand for AUS opening pair

15th fifty runs stand between Warner and Finch in ODIs.

5th fifty runs stand vs IND between the two

09:47 hrs IST

Shami to Warner - FOUR! FOUR!

FOUR! Mohammed Shami bowls it short - and David Warner pushes it towards leg side for a boundary. The next ball,another short and wide and Warner hits it over point for consecutive boundary. 50 up for Australia in 8 overs

09:44 hrs IST

Saini to Warner - FOUR!

Navdeep Saini bowls a straight one, good delivery - Warner gives himself some room, goes back inside crease and hits it past midwicket for another boundary. Warner seems to be in some mood today.

9:42 hrs IST

India vs Australia 2nd ODI Live: Saini to Warner - FOUR!

FOUR! Navdeep Saini pitches it little bit wide, towards the off stump - David Warner flexes his muscle - hits it over the bowler’s head for a boundary.

09:39 hrs IST

Shami bowled from other end

Smart captaincy from Virat Kohli- changing Shami’s bowling end. He bowled a much better over - had an instant impact. But still India unable to get a breakthrough. Saini continues

09:34 hrs IST

Good comeback from Navdeep Saini

Navdeep Saini made a good comeback in the over - just 3 runs afte getting hit for the maximum first ball. Idnai need a wicket here - they cannot let this partnership flourish again.

09:29 hrs IST

Change in bowling attack

An early change for India - Navdeep Saini comes in for Mohammed Shami. Wonder what’s the strategy here from Virat Kohli - probably saving Shami for the death overs.

09:25 hrs IST

Change in India body language

There seems to be a bit of change in India’s body language from the first ODI - a lot more energetic, lot more positive. Good start from India - a wicket or two here will really put the hosts under pressure.

09:21 hrs IST

India vs Australia 2nd ODI: No man’s land!

In the air - But it lands in no man’s land. Shami bowled short and bouncy - lot of pace on that ball -Warner surprised by the delivery - but he is saved.

09:18 hrs IST

Maiden over from Bumrah

Good start from Jasprit Bumrah, he cramped up Aaron Finch for room - gave him no opening whatsoever. Gets away with a maiden over - this will boost his confidence.

09:15 hrs IST

Good start from Shami

Just one boundary in Shami’s over. There was a LBW appeal and Warner was cramped for room. Here comes Jasprit Bumrah on the other end.

09:12 hrs IST

Mohammed Shami to David Warner - FOUR!

FOUR! Shami pitched it outside off stump, Warner with a little bit of room, gets his bat on it - and he has struck it past midwicket for the first boundary. Warner is off the mark!

09:10 hrs IST

India vs Australia 1st ODI - Live!

Aaron Finch and David Warner out to bat for Australia. Mohammed Shami starts the attack with the new ball for India. HERE WE GO!

09: 07 hrs IST

Unlucky India at toss

Today is the 5th consecutive time India has lost the toss vs Australia in ODIs. Today, they really needed to win - it looks really hot and dry today.

09:05 hrs IST

Stats attack

· 250th : ODI game for Virat Kohli

· 315: Average first innings score at SCG in last 5 ODIs has been 305.

· 0/4: India has lost their last 4 consecutive ODIs.

o The last time India lost 4 consecutive ODIs or more was between October 2015 to January 2016.

· 2016: The last time India won at SCG in 2016 by completing a successful chase of 331.

· 5/21: India has won only 5 out of 21 ODIs at SCG.

o India has lost 15 and 1 ended without result.

· 112: Virat Kohli is 112 runs away from completing 12,000 runs in ODIs.

o He can become the 6th cricketer to reach this landmark in ODIs.

o He can become the 1st cricketer to achieve this feat in less than 300 innings.

· 69: Kohli is 69 runs away from completing 2,000 runs against Australia in ODIs.

o He can become the 3rd Indian after Tendulkar and Rohit; and 5th batsman overall to amass 2,000 runs against Australia in ODIs.

· 1: Sanju Samson is the only player in the current squad of Indian team who has not made his ODI debut.

· 2: Aaron Finch is 2 sixes away from completing 50 sixes as captain in ODIs.

o He will become the 2nd Australian captain with 50 sixes in ODIs after Ricky Ponting (120).

· 2: Virat Kohli is 2 fours away from completing 500 fours as captain in ODIs.

o He will become the 1st Indian captain to achieve this feat and 4th overall after Ricky Ponting (794), Stephen Fleming (670) and Graeme Smith (630).

· 3: Mohammed Shami is 3 wickets away from completing 150 wickets in ODIs.

· 2: Ravindra Jadeja is 2 wickets away from completing 100 ODI wickets outside India.

· 133.38: Glenn Maxwell has the best SR in IND-AUS ODIs (Min: 250 balls faced).

· 1: Virat Kohli is only 1 century away from equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 9 centuries against Australia in ODIs.

09:00 hrs IST

Virat Kohli speaks at the tos

India captain Virat Kohli: Bit rusty in the first game, no excuses. We have played enough 50 over cricket to pull up professionally. After the 30 over mark, the bodies started to stiffen up a little bit as we have not played a long game for a while. The guys have understood what we need to do right today. The second half was very encouraging even though we lost four wickets. The big partnership (Dhawan-Pandya) kept us in the game. We can take a lot of positives from that. It’s about covering up in the early part of the innings where we are not far behind because you don’t wan’t your bowlers to not have time specially at the death. That’s one thing we are looking to improve on. We are playing the same XI.

8:55 hrs IST

Aaron Finch speaks at the toss

Australia captain Aaron Finch: We are going to bat. Stoinis is out today, a little bit of niggle in his side. We don’t want to push him too hard. Moises Henriques replaces him. It’s about the make up of the side and it’s the overs he can give us at the moment. The wicket was pretty good to be fair, got better with a bit of dew. Today, the wicket can get dries and slower as the game goes on.

8:50 hrs IST

NO CHANGE IN INDIA PLAYING XI

Wow, this is a real surprise for the Indian fans. Virat Kohli was expected to make one or two changes - but he has not. He is playing the same team.

India (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal

8:45 hrs IST

Australia make one change

It was expected that Marcus Stoinis will miss out due to the injury. Questions were going on - would Cameron Green get a chance - but it is Moises Henriques who comes in.

Australia (Playing XI): Aaron Finch(c), David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Moises Henriques, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

8:40 hrs IST

TOSS - India vs Australia

Australia win the toss, elect to bat first against India in Sydney.

8:35 hrs IST

Pitch report

A different pitch, Glenn McGrath says. Seems more grass, and McGrath thinks it might be quicker than the first ODI. He also feels it might dry up quicker. Still a good batting track.

08:30 hrs IST

Toss upcoming

Toss upcoming between Virat Kohli and Aaron Finch in 10 minutes. Winning the toss and electing to bat will be crucial. Scorching heat, you do not want to bowl in these conditions.

08:20 hrs IST

Hardik Pandya on Indai’s need for 6th bowler

“It is always going to be difficult when you go with five bowlers. When someone is having an off day, you don’t have someone to fulfill the quota. More than injury, the sixth bowler’s role is when someone among the five bowlers is having a bad day. Maybe we will have to find someone who has already played India, and groom them and find a way to make them play.” - Hardik Pandya

08:15 hrs IST

Gambhir points out India’s mistake

“It’s been happening since what… the last World Cup. If Hardik Pandya is not fit, where is your sixth bowling option?” Gambhir said on ESPNCricinfo.

08:10 hrs IST

Weather report

The BCCI is reporting a bright and sunny day in Sydney - which is great news for cricketing fans all over the world.

 

The current temperature 🌡️ in Sydney is 38°C and everyone will need some cover! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/YzonAsJsqS

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 29, 2020

08:05 hrs IST

India stats in Sydney

5/21: India have won only 5 out of 21 ODIs at SCG. India have lost 15 and 1 ended without result. The last time India won at SCG in 2016 by completing a successful chase of 331.

08:00 hrs IST

Worrying signs for Kohli

The defeat in the first ODI is Virat Kohli’s fourth straight ODI defeat. It is the first time in his captaincy that India have lost four ODIs on the trot.

07:55 hrs IST

STATS ATTACK

Nuggets

• 315: Average first innings score at SCG in last 5 ODIs has been 305.

• 0/4: India has lost their last 4 consecutive ODIs.

o The last time India lost 4 consecutive ODIs or more was between October 2015 to January 2016.

• 2016: The last time India won at SCG in 2016 by completing a successful chase of 331.

• 5/21: India has won only 5 out of 21 ODIs at SCG.

o India has lost 15 and 1 ended without result.

• 112: Virat Kohli is 112 runs away from completing 12,000 runs in ODIs.

o He can become the 6th cricketer to reach this landmark in ODIs.

o He can become the 1st cricketer to achieve this feat in less than 300 innings.

• 69: Kohli is 69 runs away from completing 2,000 runs against Australia in ODIs.

o He can become the 3rd Indian after Tendulkar and Rohit; and 5th batsman overall to amass 2,000 runs

against Australia in ODIs.

• 1: Sanju Samson is the only player in the current squad of Indian team who has not made his ODI debut.

• 2: Aaron Finch is 2 sixes away from completing 50 sixes as captain in ODIs.

o He will become the 2nd Australian captain with 50 sixes in ODIs after Ricky Ponting (120).

• 2: Virat Kohli is 2 fours away from completing 500 fours as captain in ODIs.

o He will become the 1st Indian captain to achieve this feat and 4th overall after Ricky Ponting (794),

Stephen Fleming (670) and Graeme Smith (630).

• 3: Mohammed Shami is 3 wickets away from completing 150 wickets in ODIs.

• 2: Ravindra Jadeja is 2 wickets away from completing 100 ODI wickets outside India.

• 133.38: Glenn Maxwell has the best SR in IND-AUS ODIs (Min: 250 balls faced).

• 1: Virat Kohli is only 1 century away from equaling Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 9 centuries against Australia in

ODIs.

7:50 hrs IST

India punished for slow over rate

The Indian cricket team was fined 20 per cent of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the series opening first ODI in Sydney. India took an unprecedented four hours and six minutes to complete their 50 overs during their 66-run loss in the first ODI. ICC match referee David Boon imposed the sanction after India was ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

(PTI)

7:45 hrs IST

2nd ODI Preview:

Having drawn first blood, Australia hold edge over India heading into the second ODI. With another flat deck expected and limited swing on offer, their batting threat looms large on India once again. They were ruthless and robust, especially the batting and based on what the world saw on Friday, have a lot more depth in their squad, let along the XI, than their Indian counterparts. They were beaten 1-2 the last time around. Now is Aaron Finch’s chance to even the odds and dish out a fifth consecutive ODI defeat on the No. 2 ODI team in the world.

7:40 hrs IST

India Predicted XI for 2nd ODI against Australia

India Predicted XI for 2nd ODI: Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Shami/ T Natarajan, Yuzvendra Chahal/Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah

07:35 hrs IST

Squads:

India Squad: Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Manish Pandey, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, T Natarajan, Shubman Gill

Australia Squad: David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Moises Henriques, Matthew Wade, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Cameron Green, Daniel Sams

07:30 hrs IST

India vs Australia 2nd ODI - LIVE!

Hello and welcome to our live blog on the 2nd ODI between India and Australia in Sydney. The tensions are high in the Indian camp after losign the first match by 66 runs. The match showcased some weaknesses in Indian bowling unit - and that is a worrying sign for Kohli & co. But this is a long tour and India will hope they can figure things out on how to pose a threat to the Aussies in their own backyard.