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Cricket PlayersIndia vs Australia highlights, T20 WC warm-up: Shami's final-over heroics guide Rohit and Co. to 6-run win over hosts
India vs Australia, warm-up match highlights T20 World Cup 2022: Australia get off to strong start in response to India's 186/7. However, Mohammed Shami's final-over heroics guided India to a 6-run win over Australia.
India vs Australia, warm-up match highlights T20 World Cup 2022: KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav smashed half-centuries as India piled a stiff 186/7 in the warm-up match against Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane on Monday. In response, Aaron Finch and Mitch Marsh got Australia to a strong start in the run chase. They got Australia past 50 in 5 overs, before Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed Mitchell Marsh on 35 in the final over of the powerplay. Finch played a crucial knock for the hosts. However, his batting heroics went in vain as Mohammed Shami-inspired India secured a 6-run win over Australia. ...Read More
Earlier, KL started the proceedings with some classic boundaries and completed his 50 off just 27 balls after India were invited to bat first. He was dismissed on 57 off 33 balls. Suryakumar, on the other hand, took 32 balls to complete the milestone. He departed right after completing his 50 in the final over. Rohit Sharma scored 15(14), while Virat Kohli managed 19(13). Hardik Pandya was dismissed on 2, and Dinesh Karthik scored 20. Catch the LIVE score updates of IND vs AUS warm-up match:
IND vs AUS warm-up LIVE updates: Overcast conditions
Tom Moody confirms that there is no rain but the conditions are slightly overcast. Seamers will definitely enjoy the proceedings. He also mentions the pitch to be good for the batters, but warns them on the field dimension.
Leg side boundary is bit long as compared to the off side.
IND vs AUS warm-up LIVE updates: India's left-hand batting option
Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel are the two left-handed batting options in Indian line-up.
But Pant's place is uncertain, with Dinesh Karthik playing the finisher role.
Axar, on the other hand, is a spinner but India already have Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin in their ranks.
IND vs AUS warm-up LIVE score updates: Harshal in or out?
With Mohammed Shami coming in, will India still stick with Harshal Patel. Ever since returning to the setup, following his injury, the seamer has been expensive.
However, he had a decent outing in the previous encounter against Western Australia.
IND vs AUS warm-up LIVE updates: Australia's recent record
Australia are heading into the World Cup on the back of a 0-2 loss against Jos Buttler's England. So this warm-up match is as crucial for them as it is for India.
IND vs AUS warm-up LIVE updates: Shami back in the mix
So Mohammed Shami is back in the mix after a long break and has been in excellent rhythm in the nets.
In a recent video, Shami was seen cleaning up Dinesh Karthik at nets.
IND vs AUS LIVE updates: Focus on Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, too, was part of the playing XI in the previous practice match but didn't take the field. While we are not sure what was the reason behind it but it'll be interesting to see if the Indian captain does the same today.
IND vs AUS warm-up match: Will Kohli play?
Virat Kohli was not part of any of the practice matches against Western Australia. It is expected that Kohli will be in the line-up today.
IND vs AUS warm-up match: Opportunity for batters
India had a poor outing in the previous practice match against Western Australia. Barring KL Rahul, who scored 74, the Indian batters crumbled against the domestic side. So this match provides another opportunity for the batters to get used to the conditions.
IND vs AUS warm-up match: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the warm-up match between India and Australia at The Gabba in Brisbane. The match will start at 09:30 am IST and the toss for the same will take place half an hour early from the start. Stay tuned for LIVE updates!
