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4th T20 Updates: India win by 20 runs; seal series 3-1

Fri, 01 December 2023

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22:41

India win by 20 runs; seal series 3-1

Australia 154-7 (20 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

SKY claims vital victory in debut captaincy series.

Australia's aggressive start led by Travis Head faltered. Despite a strong first-half total, only Wade succeeded against the spin. Axar and Bishnoi capitalised on favourable conditions, boosting India's performance.

The match, the venue's first international T20, delivered an enthralling spectacle for fans.

22:33

India win by 20 runs; seal series 3-1

Australia 154-7 (20 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

Avesh Khan continues with Wade at the crease. Wade attempts a swing but decides against taking the single. He then drives the ball down the ground towards long-off, but the batsmen choose not to run again. Wade manages to secure a couple on the next delivery.

Avesh sends one down the leg side, and it's deemed a wide. On the next ball, Wade executes a powerful sweep, sending the ball sailing over the boundary for six!

With 22 runs needed from the final 2 balls, Wade denies another single. A full toss follows, and Wade finally takes a single.

In the end, Australia falls short, and India secures the victory by 20 runs!

22:28

Australia need 31 off last over

Australia 144-7 (19 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

Mukesh Kumar is set to bowl his final over. Wade initiates the over with a boundary and follows it up with a quick single. A delivery falls just short of Axar Patel, allowing the batsmen to take a single. In an unusual occurrence given the context, a dot ball is registered. Wade manages to score a couple, and a single on the last ball ensures he retains the strike.

This over produces 9 runs, and after 19 overs, Australia is at 144-7, needing 31 runs from the final over to secure the win.

22:23

Avesh strikes; Aus 7 down

Australia 135-7 (18 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

Avesh Khan is introduced into the attack, and Wade greets him by smashing the ball for a boundary. Following up on the aggressive shot, Wade adds a single to the total.

However, the fortunes shift as Dwarshuis is bowled, departing after scoring 1 off 2 balls. With this wicket, Australia now finds themselves with 7 down in their lineup.

Avesh Khan is introduced into the attack, and Wade greets him by smashing the ball for a boundary. Following up on the aggressive shot, Wade adds a single to the total. However, the fortunes shift as Dwarshuis is bowled, departing after scoring 1 off 2 balls. With this wicket, Australia now finds themselves with 7 down in their lineup.

Green enters the crease as the new batsman and promptly gets off the mark with a single. Wade follows suit, flicking the ball square for another single. A dot ball concludes the over. Seven runs and a wicket come off it.

After 18 overs, Australia stands at 135-7, requiring 40 runs from the remaining 12 balls to secure the win.

22:17

Chahar strikes again; Aus 6 down

Australia 128-6 (17 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

Mukesh continues his spell, and Wade starts the over by driving the ball towards long off for a single. A delivery down the leg side is deemed wide. Short digs out the next one to mid-off, adding a single to the score. Wade then unleashes a powerful strike, clearing the boundary for a huge six! However, an unfortunate turn of events follows as a no-ball is signaled, activating the free-hit.

Executing a perfect yorker on the free-hit, Mukesh restricts Wade to a single towards the off side. Short plays the ball towards long on, securing a single. Wade, capitalizing on an easy opportunity, manages a comfortable two to conclude the over.

A total of 14 runs come off the over, and after 16 overs, Australia stands at 122-5. They require 53 runs from the remaining 24 balls to secure the victory.

Chahar continues, top edge and Mukesh and Jitesh go for the catch, Mukesh drops it! Short will get two. Chahar looks miffed! The batters exchange a single each.

Short mistimes it and Jaiswal makes no mistake! Short departs scoring 22 off 19 balls.

Dwarshuis is the new batter and he is off the mark with a single. Single to end the over for Wade.

22:05

Chahar strikes; Aus 5 down

Australia 108-5 (15 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

Ravi Bishnoi continues, Davis pushes to cover for none. He gets a single towards long off. Short defends the rest of the over.

Just 1 came off it, after 13 overs Australia are 90-4.

Mukesh Kumar is brought into the attack. David drives it to the covers for none. He jabs for a single. Short slams a boundary! Just beats mid-off and four more! Good comeback from Mukesh, Short leaves it. Dot to end the over. 9 came off it. After 14 overs Australia are 99-4.

Chahar is back into the attack, David get a single. Short hammers a huge six. Backs it with a single. David goes for the big one and holes it out to Jaiswal. He is gone for 19 off 20 balls.

Wade is the new batter. He is off the mark with a single.

21:56

Axar removes McDermott; Aus 4 down

Australia 89-4 (12 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

As the game reaches its halfway point, Australia finds themselves needing 99 runs from the remaining 60 deliveries, and it's time for the drinks break.

Ravi Bishnoi makes a return to the attack. McDermott and David manage to secure a single each. There's a loud appeal for LBW, and this time, Bishnoi gets the umpire's finger raised in his favour. However, Australia decides to challenge the decision and opt for a review.

Upon review, the ball is seen turning in off towards the middle. McDermott attempts a sweep but misses, and UltraEdge reveals no spike at all. The ball is found to be pitching outside off, hitting in from middle, and ultimately missing the leg stump. The decision is overturned, and McDermott survives.

McDermott maneuvers the ball towards the leg side, picking up a single. David nudges it towards cover, adding one more to the total. McDermott then displays power, sending the ball down the ground, but Jaiswal's fielding efforts manage to save a run. A quick three for McDermott concludes the over, contributing 7 runs. After 11 overs, Australia stands at 83-3.

Axar Patel makes a return to the bowling attack. McDermott strikes with authority, slamming a boundary towards deep midwicket. However, the joy is short-lived as McDermott gets bowled, departing after scoring 19 off 22 balls.

Matthew Short enters the crease as the new batsman. He starts cautiously, defending the first two deliveries and then gets off the mark with a couple of runs. The over concludes with a dot ball. This marks the end of Axar Patel's spell for the day, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 16.

The over from Axar Patel yields 6 runs and claims a crucial wicket. After 12 overs, Australia finds themselves at 89-4.

21:38

Axar strikes again; Aus 3 down

Australia 76-3 (10 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

Avesh Khan is introduced into the attack. David guides the ball towards third man for a single, and McDermott is left baffled by a well-executed delivery. He manages to flick the next one towards the leg side, securing a single. A delivery is wisely left for its height, and three more singles follow. The over yields 6 runs, and after 8 overs, Australia stands at 61-3.

Axar Patel continues the bowling duties. David showcases power, driving the ball towards long off for a swift single. McDermott mistimes the next delivery, failing to add any runs. He then sends the subsequent ball back to the bowler. Bishnoi dives and impressively saves a boundary, limiting McDermott to just two runs. The over concludes with two more singles, accumulating a total of 5 runs. After 9 overs, Australia is at 66-3.

Avesh Khan remains in the attack, and both David and McDermott secure a single each. A well-executed bouncer is followed by David smashing it for a massive six. Two more singles come off the over, contributing to a total of 10 runs. After 10 overs, Australia stands at 76-3.

21:30

Axar strikes again; Aus 3 down

Australia 55-3 (7 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

Ravi Bishnoi maintains the attack, and Hardie struggles to connect with the first delivery. However, he redeems himself by slamming the next one for four runs. The over sees a few more singles, and there's a massive shout for LBW on one delivery.

The umpire remains uninterested, prompting India to opt for a review. Unfortunately for Bishnoi, there's no clear spike in UltraEdge for the bat, and ball-tracking reveals it's another umpire's call. Bishnoi's disappointment is evident as the decision stands.

The over concludes with 7 runs, and after 6 overs, Australia is at 52-2.

Axar Patel takes over, and Hardie blocks the first delivery. However, the wickets tumble again as Hardie departs for 8 off 9 balls. The stumps are disturbed, adding to India's success.

Tim David is the new batter, he defends the first. Is off the mark with a single. Two more singles come off it. After 7 overs Australia are 55-3.

21:19

Axar dismisses Head for 31; Aus 2 down

Australia 45-2 (5 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

Chahar persists in the attack, but Travis Head is in a dominating mood. He dispatches a delivery for four runs, skillfully guiding it over the bowler's head. The next one races to the boundary, this time over the third man region for no additional runs. Head then showcases his power by hammering the slower ball for a maximum, scoring six runs.

Chahar goes too full, and Head punishes it with a one-bounce four, continuing to assert his authority. It appears as though Head is playing with Chahar as he effortlessly adds another boundary to the tally. This over proves to be massive for Australia, accumulating a total of 22 runs. After 3 overs, Australia stands impressively at 40-0.

Change in bowling, Bishnoi is here and strikes! Philippe departs for 8 off 7 balls.

Ben McDermott joins the action as the new batsman. He starts by driving the ball to fine leg for no runs, followed by another dot ball. McDermott opens his account with a single. Meanwhile, Head powers the ball towards the leg side, adding a single to the total.

There's a massive appeal for LBW against McDermott, but the umpire remains unmoved. After considerable deliberation, SKY (Shreyas Iyer) opts for a review. The replay shows the ball hitting McDermott below the knee roll in front, with no spike in UltraEdge. The ball-tracking result is umpire's call, and India successfully retains the review.

The over concludes with two runs and the crucial wicket of Ben McDermott. After 4 overs, Australia is at 42-1.

Axar Patel takes the ball, and Travis Head faces but misses the delivery. Two more singles are added to the scoreboard during the over. However, a significant moment unfolds as Head departs, scoring 31 off 16 balls, marking a key breakthrough for India.

21:01

Australia off to a good start

Australia 18-0 (2 Ovs) vs India 174-9 | Scorecard

Travis Head faces the opening over from Deepak Chahar, who opts for one slip. Head quickly gets off the mark with a couple of runs, jabbing the ball towards mid-on for no additional score. A well-executed flick towards the off-side earns him a single.

As Philippe steps up to the crease with two slips in place, he initially misses the first delivery but confidently defends the next one. However, he finds the gap on the following delivery and smashes it for a boundary.

The first over concludes with 7 runs on the board for Australia.

Mukesh takes charge from the other end, setting up with one slip for Travis Head. Head misses the first delivery but responds emphatically by smashing the next one for four runs. Mukesh follows up with back-to-back wides, adding to Australia's score. There's a half-hearted appeal for lbw as Mukesh shapes the ball into Head, but it's deemed to have hit him outside the leg, resulting in no dismissal.

An additional extra, a leg bye, is conceded. Philippe misses one but redeems himself by slamming the next delivery for four runs. The over concludes with a dot ball.

In total, 11 runs come off the over, and after 2 overs, Australia stands at 18-0.

20:44

India 174-9 (20 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Australia finishes on a high note, Jason Behrendorff and Ben Dwarshuis demonstrated exceptional variation in this crucial period. Despite Gaikwad's gradual beginning, the quick scoring by Rinku and Jitesh propelled India to a total of 174.

Australia is now tasked with chasing down a target of 175 to even the series.

20:41

India set 175 target for Australia

India 174-9 (20 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Chahar is the new batter.

Behrendorff takes charge of the final over and unleashes a pinpoint yorker, tailing in with precision from his left-arm over-the-wicket stance. The ball hits Rinku's back pad without any involvement of the bat, prompting the umpire, Madanagopal, to raise the finger for lbw. Nevertheless, Rinku decides to challenge the decision through a review.

The replay indicates that the ball would have just clipped the leg stump, providing enough evidence for umpires initial out call to be upheld. Unfortunately for Rinku, he falls short of a half-century, departing with a score of 46 off 29 balls.

Bishnoi strides in as the new batsman, opening his account with a quick single. Unfortunately, Chahar's innings comes to an end as he lofts the ball, only for Green to secure the catch. Chahar departs without adding to the score, marking India's loss of the eighth wicket in this inning.

Avesh Khan is the new batter and he is off the mark with a single. Bishnoi powers it towards deep square leg, will get a couple. Going down the leg, wide called. Avesh runs but Bishnoi sends him back. Bishnoi wants two off the last but is short by miles. He is run out and India lose 9th wicket.

6 runs and 3 wickets came off the last over. After 20 overs India are 174-9.

20:30

Dwarshuis strikes twice; India 6 down

India 168-6 (19 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Dwarshuis is back, Jitesh can't reach it, won't get any runs. Slams the next for four runs!

Every run is cheered by their skipper. Yorker but will get two. Hits a little too high and Travis Head doesn't miss those! Jitesh departs for 35 off just 19 balls.

Axar Patel is the new batter, going down the leg, wide called. Axar cramps it and Sangha fumble but takes the catch at the boundary line. Umpires checking and he has taken a clean catch, Axar departs for a duck.

20:23

Jitesh, Rinku amp up scoring rate

India 161-4 (18 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Hardie returns to the attack, and Rinku and Jitesh exchange a single each. Rinku misses the next delivery. A slower short ball comes, and Rinku spots it, holding his shape and pulling it powerfully in front of square leg for a boundary. He follows it up with a single. Jitesh concludes the over with a massive six into the stands.

A total of 13 runs come off the over, and after 17 overs, India stands at 147-4.

Behrendorff makes his comeback, and Rinku greets him with a boundary. Sangha faces a fumble, allowing Rinku to secure four runs! A deft steer towards third man results in a quick call for two, and they successfully complete it. A well-executed yorker earns them a single, showcasing excellent running between the wickets. Jitesh capitalises on the good coordination, adding two more runs. The over concludes with a single, marking a solid 50-run partnership between these two players!

The 18th over yields 14 runs, bringing India's total to 161-4.

20:13

Sangha strikes again; India 4 down

India 134-4 (16 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Green is back, Rinku flicks it towards mid off for a single. Jitesh sinks to one knee and monsters Green over the leg side for six! Full toss and is sent back to the bowler. Jitesh gets underneath the length and smites it over the outfielder for another six of the over. He swings and misses. Single to end the over. 14 came off it, after 15 overs India are 129-4.

Sangha begins with a wide. Jitesh defends towards cover, securing a single. Rinku cuts towards point, gaining no runs. The next delivery is sent back to the bowler. A short ball follows, and Rinku manages just a single. Jitesh makes room, obtaining a couple of runs. The over concludes with a dot ball.

In total, 5 runs come off it, and after 16 overs, India is at 134-4.

20:07

Sangha strikes again; India 4 down

India 115-4 (14 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Dwarshuis returns to the attack, and Rinku powers the ball towards mid-on for a single. Gaikwad follows with a boundary, complemented by a quick single. The batters then exchange two more singles each. Rinku finishes the over on a high note, unleashing a massive six. Charging down the pitch, he generates momentum into the shovel and sends it soaring into the stands.

14 came off it, after 13 overs India are 107-3.

Sangha persists in bowling, and Gaikwad hammers a boundary!

However, the jubilation is short-lived as Dwarshuis takes a stunning catch, dismissing Gaikwad who departs after scoring 32 off 28 balls. The well-established partnership is broken, and Sangha secures his second wicket of the match.

Jitesh Sharma is the new batter. He is off the mark with a single. Three more runs came off the over. 8 runs and a wicket came off it. After 14 overs India are 115-4.

19:58

Rinku, Gaikwad rally India

India 93-3 (12 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Green returns to the attack, and Rinku plays it back to the bowler. He follows it up by nudging the ball towards deep square leg for a single. Gaikwad also secures an easy single. Rinku then plays it towards long on, adding another single. Gaikwad defends the next delivery back to the bowler. The over concludes with a single, with only four runs coming off it.

After 11 overs, India is at 83-3.

Matthew Short is brought into the attack. Gaikwad guides it for a single. Rinku plays the next delivery back to the bowler. Then, with a reverse-sweep over point, Rinku launches the ball for a sixa special shot indeed. They opt for singles for the remainder of the over. In total, 10 runs come off it.

After 12 overs, India stands at 93-3.

19:49

India lose Shreyas, SKY

India 79-3 (10 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Sangha remains in the attack, and Rinku cleverly steals a single. Gaikwad plays the next delivery back to the bowler. The batters exchange singles, and Gaikwad decides to unleash a powerful shot, smashing a colossal six over the midwicket boundary.

The over concludes with a total of nine runs, and after 10 overs, India is at 79-3.

19:43

India lose quick wickets

India 70-3 (9 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Shreyas Iyer walks in at No 3.

Gaikwad flicks it towards midwicket for a single. Iyer defends the first and is off the next with a single. They exchange a few more singles. After 7 overs India are 55-1.

Sangha is introduced into the attack, and Gaikwad nudges the ball towards point for a single. Iyer slams it towards mid-on, grabbing a couple of runs. After a couple more runs, Iyer attempts a big shot but holes out to Green at long-on! Sangha generously tosses it up on the off stump, and although Iyer usually backs himself to hit spin, he fails to find enough elevation this time. Green, the debutant, secures the catch, and Iyer departs for 8 off 7 balls.

SKY steps in as the new batter and opens his account with a single. After 8 overs, India stands at 63-2.

Dwarshuis makes a return to the attack, and it results in an edge and dismissal! SKY attempts a flat-footed push, snicking it behind to Wade. The skipper departs for 1 off 2 balls.

Rinku Singh is the new batter, and he opens his account with a single.

He slams a boundary to ease pressure. 7 runs and a wicket came off it, after 9 overs India are 70-3.

19:32

Hardie removes Jaiswal for 37

India 50-1 (6 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Chris Green is introduced into the attack, and Gaikwad sends the ball back to the bowler. A flick to the covers earns him a single. Jaiswal, in his cruising form, finds the gap and hammers it for four runs. They manage to get a couple of runs off the next delivery. Jaiswal continues his onslaught, launching a massive six, followed by a single to round off the over.

A total of 14 runs come off that over, and after five overs, India stands at 43-0.

Hardie returns to the attack, and Jaiswal greets him with a boundary over the bowler's head. Following it up with a single towards third man, a wide is called as the delivery goes down the leg. Gaikwad safely ducks under the bouncer and secures a single off the next ball. Jaiswal defends the first delivery and skies the next one. McDermot makes no mistake, dismissing Jaiswal for 37 off 28 balls.

19:18

Jaiswal gives India a roaring start

India 29-0 (4 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Now, it's Ben Dwarshuis's turn with the ball. Jaiswal manages to squeeze it to the covers for no runs. He follows it up with a boundary straight down the ground. A nudge to mid-off yields no runs. Then, back-to-back boundaries are hammered by Jaiswal, showcasing his fiery form! The last ball of the over is defended.

A total of 12 runs come off it, and after three overs, India stands at 24-0.

Behrendorff continues, and Gaikwad finally gets his chance after three overs! He defends the first two deliveries and opens his account with a boundary. Following it up with a single towards mid-off, Jaiswal defends the last two deliveries.

Five runs come off the over, and after four overs, India is at 29-0.

19:12

India off to a cautious start

India 12-0 (2 Ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been assigned the opening duties for India. Hardie takes charge of the new ball for Australia, with a slip in place.

Jaiswal attempts a swing but misses the first delivery. He pushes the next to mid-off, securing no runs. Another dot ball ensues as he pushes to mid-off where a fielder awaits.

On the following delivery, he plays across, prompting a significant LBW appeal. The decision is not given, and the Australians opt for a review. The review reveals the ball pitched outside the line, resulting in Australia losing the review.

Benrendorff operates from the opposite end. Jaiswal skillfully locates the gap, guiding the ball to the boundary for four runs. The subsequent delivery is sent back to the bowler. A flick towards point results in an overthrow, granting an extra run. With extra bounce, the ball sails over Wade's reach, providing bonus runs for India. The short-pitched delivery rises sharply, eluding Jaiswal's attempted cut and soaring in height, leaving Wade with no chance. Four runs are added. The over concludes with a single.

With 11 runs off the over, India stands at 12-0 after two overs.

19:06

Australia, India ring in multiple changes

Opting to bowl once more, Wade informed that Australia have made five changes - Stoinis, Maxwell, Inglis, Richardson, and Ellis are all excluded.

While Suryakumar Yadav said that they would have considered chasing. Making four changes, Mukesh replaces Prasidh, Deepak Chahar steps in for Arshdeep, Shreyas comes in for Tilak, and Jitesh Sharma is also in the playing XI replacing Ishan Kishan.

Here are the playing XIs.

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar

Australia: Josh Philippe, Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Aaron Hardie, Tim David, Matthew Short, Matthew Wade(w/c), Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Green, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha

18:33

Aus win toss; opt to field vs Ind

Opting to field first after winning the toss, Australia has chosen to make use of the well-prepared wicket.

The pitch seems promising, well-rolled, firm, and features an appealing grass coverage.

Anticipating the influence of dew, both experts indicate that selecting to bowl first may provide an advantage for the team that wins the toss.

18:23

Will India shuffle bowling line-up in 4th T20I

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India's youthful bowling squad, under scrutiny for its recent struggles, aims to enhance its performance in the death overs and capitalise on Glenn Maxwell's absence in the fourth T20 International against Australia in Raipur.

In the previous match, the second-string Indian attack faced criticism after failing to defend 40-plus runs in the final two overs, ultimately leading to Australia's successful chase of a formidable 223-run target.

With Prasidh Krishna conceding 68 runs, including 21 in the last over, there might be a slight adjustment in the Indian lineup. Deepak Chahar's return to the T20 squad and Mukesh Kumar, a specialist in death overs, could be considered for inclusion in the playing XI. The lack of variety and innovation in Prasidh and Avesh Khan's bowling, consistently pitching at the same length, has made them vulnerable, especially on Indian tracks.

In the batting lineup, Shreyas Iyer's comeback leaves Tilak Varma as a potential candidate for the bench, as the others Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, skipper Suryakumar Yadav, and finisher Rinku Singh appear to be automatic selections.

India aims to exploit the absence of Glenn Maxwell, who played a pivotal role in Australia's comeback with a match-winning performance in the previous game. Maxwell's absence provides India with an opportunity to regroup and address their vulnerabilities in a bid to level the five-match series.

4th T20 Updates: India win by 20 runs; seal series 3-1

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