Strac strikes, removes Jaiswal

Mon, 16 December 2024

India 6-1 (2 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

India stick with their opening pair as KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal make their way to the middle. The Australian players gather for one final huddle.

Starc begins the attack from over the wicket, with four slips and a gully in place.

Jaiswal gets off the mark with a boundary.

But Starc strikes! Jaiswal chips one straight to Marsh at short midwicket.

He departs for just 4 off 2 balls.

Gill walks in at No. 3, with four slips and a gully still in place. He drives to square leg but doesn't get a run. He gets off the mark with a single.

Rahul leaves the next delivery alone, playing the following one towards the leg side for another single.

Hazlewood takes over from the other end.

A length ball from Hazlewood strikes Rahul just above the glove on his left hand.

He appears to be in pain and receives attention from the physio. However, Rahul is soon back on his feet and ready to continue.

KL Rahul leaves the next ball and then defends the following one solidly on the front foot. He leaves the next delivery as well. A maiden over from Hazlewood. After 2 overs, India are 6-1.

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