END OF OVER:
20 | 11 Runs 2 Wkts | IND: 186/7 | RR: 9.30

  • Axar Patel6 (6b)
  • Kane Richardson4-0-30-4
  • Mitchell Starc3-0-20-1

Kane Richardson: (On Suryakumar's wicket) It's the first time he's missed the middle of the bat against us. [On the lack of game time] We were joking that this is the first game after the practice match last year. We haven't played a lot. [On variations] Tried the slower ones as the grounds are a lot bigger. But their batters were good enough to clear the fence. We'll try to get it but we're enjoying it and will see how we go. [On the atmosphere] It was quiet, made it feel like a covid game. If crowd were allowed in, the stadium would have been full.

3.35pm Good warm up for both sides. Excellent turn out for Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul who got fifties, while Kane Richardson picked up four wickets. India got off to a flier, courtesy Rahul, who kept all the strike to himself in the first four overs. And might as well, as he carted the Aussie bowlers to all parts of the ground. India raced to 69 for 0 in six overs before Australia struck back with the wickets of the openers. Kohli got in with a few crisp shots but fell to a Starc bouncer. Suryakumar though carried on his impressive form. With the boundaries massive square of the wicket, he picked up the gaps well and also ran beautifully. The home side picked regular wickets and it will be interesting to see whether they can chase this down. Join Ekanth in a bit to find out.

19.6
W
Richardson to Ashwin, OUT, Kane with a wicket off the last ball! Length outside off, he is cramped up for room and lofts it straight to long off. India end with 186 for 7.

R Ashwin c Maxwell b Richardson 6 (2b 0x4 1x6) SR: 300.00

Ashwin in

19.5
6
Richardson to Ashwin, SIX, Shot, Ash! Back of a length outside off, Ashwin is deep into his crease and just cuts it up and over deep point for half a dozen to get his innings going
19.4
W
Richardson to Yadav, OUT, Hah, not the most ideal way to get a wicket but Kane won't mind! Slower full toss on middle, Surya is early into the flick. Gets it off the bottom of the blade with the ball lobbing back to the bowler, who sheepishly catches it.

SA Yadav c & b Richardson 50 (33b 6x4 1x6) SR: 151.51

Australia 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st64AJ FinchMR Marsh
2nd33AJ FinchSPD Smith
3rd48AJ FinchGJ Maxwell
4th14AJ FinchMP Stoinis
5th12AJ FinchTH David
6th0JP InglisTH David
7th9PJ CumminsJP Inglis
8th0AC AgarJP Inglis
9th0MA StarcJP Inglis
10th0KW RichardsonMA Starc