Match Report
Ind vs Aus (final T20I) – Australia Registers First T20I Series Win In India
By CricShots - Feb 27, 2019 10:57 pm
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Chasing a daunting target of 191 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, Australia had a slow start as they lost Marcus Stoinis in the third over itself, who promoted to open the innings before Vijay Shankar dismissed Aaron Finch in the 4th over of the chase to reduce Australia to 22 for 2. However, before the hosts could further make damage in the game, D’Arcy Short and Glenn Maxwell another good partnership of 73 runs for the third wicket.

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India finally managed to break the partnership as Shankar dismissed Short for 40 to end the crucial stand. Australia wasn’t in a good position after that dismissal ash they were requiring 96 runs in almost 9 overs.  However, with the help of a free-flowing century from Maxwell (113* off 55) with the help of 7 fours and 9 sixes and a handy 20 off 18 balls from Peter Handscomb helped the visitors to chase down the total with two balls to spare. 

WATCH – A Hat-trick Of Sixes By Virat Kohli

Earlier in the game, a mind-boggling half-century from skipper Virat Kohli and a quickfire innings from MS Dhoni helped India post an imposing total of 190 for 4 in the allotted 20 overs. Continuing with the experimentation ahead of the World Cup, India made three changes Rohit Sharma, Mayank Markande, and Umesh Yadav made way for Shikhar Dhawan, Vijay Shankar, and Siddharth Kaul. But while Dhawan failed to get going early on, KL Rahul was in his elements as he hit the Aussies all around the park.

Rahul was the attacker while Dhawan played the role of the second as the two added 61 runs in just 42 deliveries before the former departed for 47. Dhawan and Rishabh Pant departed in quick succession too as India found themselves 3 down for 74. However, a 101-run stand between Kohli and Dhoni helped India recover to post a huge total.

WATCH – MS Dhoni Left Adam Zampa In A Shock

While Dhoni got dismissed after slamming 40 off 23. Kohli, on the other hand, remained till the end to guide India to 190. He scored 72 off 38 balls with the help of 2 fours and 6 sixes.

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