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Commentary
In a crucial Super-8 encounter at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, India secured their place in the T20 World Cup semifinals with a commanding 24-run victory over Australia. Captain Rohit Sharma’s explosive 92 off 41 balls set the stage for India’s formidable total of 205/5. Australia's chase fell short despite a valiant effort from Travis Head, who scored 76 runs.
Rohit Sharma’s Masterclass
Winning the toss and electing to field first, Australia found themselves on the back foot almost immediately. Rohit Sharma was in sublime form, dispatching the Australian bowlers to all corners of the ground. His innings included a staggering number of sixes and fours, demonstrating both power and precision. Supported by useful contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, India reached an imposing total. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the Australian bowlers, managing to contain the onslaught with figures of 1-14.
Australia's Faltering Chase
Australia’s response started on a shaky note with the early dismissal of David Warner. Travis Head kept Australia’s hopes alive with a brisk 76, but regular wickets from the Indian bowlers, particularly Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav, stifled their momentum. Jasprit Bumrah’s crucial wicket of Head further dented Australia’s chase. Despite late fireworks from Tim David and Pat Cummins, Australia ended their innings at 181/7, 24 runs short of the target.
Awaiting Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Result
This defeat leaves Australia’s semifinal hopes hanging in the balance. They now depend on the outcome of the Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh match. If Afghanistan wins, they will advance, knocking Australia out of the tournament. India, having topped their group, will face England in the semifinals, bolstered by this comprehensive victory and the stellar form of their captain and bowlers.
Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Sharma. India win by 24 runs to qualify for the semi-final and Australia has to wait on the game later to know if they join them in the last four. Despite losing David Warner early, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh were on the roll. But Axar Patel takes a stunner to dismiss Marsh for 37, which changed the game's outcome. Head top scored with 76 but received little support from the rest of the Australian batters as they fell short of the target. Rohit Sharma is the Player of the Match for his superb knock.
Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, shy attempt by Pant, mis-fielded by Pandya.
Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Hardik Pandya to Pat Cummins. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, dropped catch by Jadeja. Rare occasion from Jadeja.
Hardik Pandya to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Kohli, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by Patel, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins. Yorker, off stump on the front foot Steer, mis-timed to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Pandya.
Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
SIX! Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for 1 run, mis-fielded by Pant, overthrow by Pant, fielded by Patel.
Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Starc. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jadeja.
OUT! Caught. Arshdeep Singh to Tim David. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, to leg on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man, caught by Bumrah. Australia lost their last hope.
SIX! Arshdeep Singh to Tim David. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Wide Arshdeep Singh to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In yorker, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Pant.
FOUR! Arshdeep Singh to Tim David. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Wide Arshdeep Singh to Tim David. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Pant.
Arshdeep Singh to Pat Cummins. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for 1 run, fielded by Kohli.
OUT! Caught. Arshdeep Singh to Matthew Wade. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short third man, caught by Yadav. Brilliant catch from Kuldeep Yadav under pressure.
Jasprit Bumrah to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, overthrow by Yadav, fielded by Sharma.
Jasprit Bumrah to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Jasprit Bumrah to Matthew Wade. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to backward point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Jadeja.
OUT! Caught. Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head. Off cutter length ball, to leg backing away Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Sharma. This is what Bumrah can do.
Jasprit Bumrah to Tim David. Length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head. Back of a length, off stump backing away pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Dube.
Arshdeep Singh to Travis Head. Reverse Swing-In yorker, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Patel.
Arshdeep Singh to Tim David. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, middle stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
Arshdeep Singh to Travis Head. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Kohli.
India will take on Australia in their third and last Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia on Monday, June 24. The Match 51 of the T20 World Cup 2024 will start from 8:00 PM IST.
India have won their first two games and are almost certain of a place in the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals. Their Net Run Rate (NRR) is also best in Super 8 Group 1. Australia, on the other hand, suffered a big blow after losing their second Super 8 match against Afghanistan by 21 runs on Sunday. Another defeat will seriously dent their hope to qualify for the semi-finals.
IND vs AUS Predicted Playing 11
IND Predicted Playing 11 vs AUS: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
AUS Predicted Playing 11 vs IND: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
IND vs AUS Head-to-Head
India and Australia have played 31 T20I matches against each other till date. India won won 19, while Australia have got the better of India on 11 occasions. One match ended without a result.