In the rain-interrupted innings, Australia scored 158/4 at the end of the 17-over innings. The DLS method adjusted the target as the visitors India now needs to chase 174 runs in 17 overs.
After winning the toss, the Indian skipper Virat Kohli decided to field first. Though the opener D’Arcy Short (7) fell cheaply, the next batsmen totally controlled the innings. The skipper and another opener Aaron Finch played a 27-run knock that provided a good start for the hosts, while the no.3 batsman Chris Lynn scored 37 off 20 balls (only four and 4 sixes).
After their dismissals by the Indian left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis took the control of that innings as both were focusing to add runs quickly on the board. On the 14th over of the innings, Maxwell smashed three consecutive sixes to the Indian left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya and picked up a total of 23 runs in that over.
When Australia was moving quickly and strongly as they were batting on 153/3 in 16.1 overs, rain interrupted that innings. At that time, Maxwell and Stoinis had an unbroken partnership of 78 runs for the fourth wicket. Maxwell was batting on 46 runs off 23 balls (4 sixes) while Stoinis managed to score 31 off 18 balls (3 fours and only six).
The match resumed around one hour later with three overs cut of each innings and that means Australia had to play only five more balls in that innings. Australia added five more runs in the last period and lost the wicket of Maxwell (46 off 24 balls). Stoinis remained unbeaten on 33 off 19 balls and Ben McDermott was not out on 2 runs.
Among the Indian bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav (2/24) picked up two wickets while Jasprit Burmah (1/21) and Khaleel Ahmed (1/42) claimed one wicket each.
Here are some Twitter reactions:
Typical Gabba wicket. Lovely carry, ball coming on but little sideways movement. Batsmen able to hit through the line as Pandya and Khaleel learnt.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 21, 2018
Bhuvi, Bumrah and Kuldeep made up for the profligacy of Khaleel and Pandya and the poor fielding. But even 174 in 17 overs is a daunting target
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 21, 2018
Did you know I saw #spidercam for the first time in USA and introduced for the Indian Cricket League in 2007. @Gmaxi_32 you can buy me a beer later! 🤣🤣 #AUSvIND #t20
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) November 21, 2018
👉1st Wicket: c Kuldeep b Khaleel
👉2nd Wicket: c Khaleel b Kuldeep
👉3rd Wicket: c&b Kuldeep YadavSeems India Is Playing With Only 2 Players On Field, Others Are Watching #Zero In Dressing Room 🤔😂😭 #INDvAUS #AUSvIND #INDvsAUS
— Sir Jadeja (@SirJadeja) November 21, 2018
Rain exploits the whole high scorer match 😡😡😡😡 #INDvAUS #AUSvIND
— Virender Singh वीरेन्द्र सिंह 🇮🇳 (@Virende67211971) November 21, 2018
Kohli the captain has only one plan on feild.
No plan B , no improvisation according to situation. Strategy should be applied while situation demands. Dressing room discussion won't work Everytime.#INDvAUS— …🙇… (@CricFreak_rd) November 21, 2018
1 wicket for Krunal Pandya in 4 matches that he has played so far…
Bowling avg-133.Economy-8.31.
He is playing as a second spinner instead of Chahal..
His batting is a advantage I know but he bats at no 7..& most of the days he will not get to bat.@cricketaakash#INDvAUS— Bishal Pandey (@BishalPandey07) November 21, 2018
Kp 😐what are you doing man
In Wi series I Trolled jaddu too much
I want you over Jaddu
But ye to mujhe he sharminda kr raha hai
😑Ok this is just the 1st match in overseas #INDvAUS— Riya (@Riya44101916) November 21, 2018
Every win in rohit's international capacity column is the win that doesn't interest Virat to add in his column. #INDvAUS
— sky (@BigIndianBalls) November 21, 2018
