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2nd T20I, Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur , Sep 23, 2022
India India
92/4 (7.2/8)
Australia Australia
90/5 (8.0/8)
India beat Australia by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Rohit Sharma
    46(20)
That is it from Nagpur where we have had a short but exciting encounter. India have leveled the series 1-1 and now the focus shifts to the decider in the third and final T20I which is going to be played at Hyderabad on Sunday, 25th September. The match will start at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT) but as always do join us early for the build-up. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Rohit Sharma the skipper of India is the Player of the Match as well for his 46 runs in 20 balls. He says he was quite surprised with the way the ball was hitting the bat and he is glad about the way it went. Claims that in the last few games he has been playing in the same way and they can't plan too much in such a game, just use the conditions to their advantage. Tells that the bowlers did well initially but with dew coming in they were not able to grip the ball but feels they will learn from these tough conditions. He Mentions Jasprit Bumrah coming back after months and that back injuries are tricky but does not want to analyze much. He adds that he is happy he got a crucial wicket and is slowly getting into his rhythm. About Axar Patel, he says that he has fulfilled the role of Jadeja well and can bowl in any phase of the game bringing a lot to the table. About Dinesh Karthik he claims that he is glad he could play and got time in the middle and they hope he can continue to play the finishing role. Credits the ground staff who have been there since afternoon and praises them for getting the game going for the crowd.
Aaron Finch the captain of Australia says that they just went out and executed their plans. Informs that he is enjoying his time with the bat up top. Praises Rohit Sharma for his brisk innings and also Axar Patel with the ball. Says that they proved to be the difference. Adds that Matthew Wade has really grown in the finishing role. Says that when Adam Zampa took consecutive wickets, they had an outside chance and should've picked up more wickets at regular intervals to take the game away from India.
Time for the presentations...
Dinesh Karthik is up for a chat. He says that there wasn't too much chat. He made his plan on the spot and is glad he executed it really well. Mentions it feels good to get the winning runs. Adds Rohit Sharma stood out with the blade and Axar Patel with the ball. He says they have a solid squad and it is all about making the most of the momentum. Says that he is really happy they can put out a show in front of an amazing crowd in Nagpur.
India began the game well claiming Australian wickets early courtesy of Axar Patel who bowled an outstanding spell but cameos from Aaron Finch and Matthew Wade pushed them to a reasonable total. However, the run chase was all about Rohit Sharma who played through the inning and sealed a comprehensive win.
India got off to a flier courtesy of Rohit Sharma who looked to be dealing only in sixes and along with KL Rahul put on 30 runs in the two overs of the Powerplay. Adam Zampa was brought into the attack and claimed the wicket of KL Rahul in his first over. He turned the game on its head when he dismissed Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav in quick succession in his second over but India were still ahead of the required rate. It gave Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma time to consolidate the inning but the former departed in the penultimate over. Rohit Sharma stayed unbeaten on 46 in just 20 deliveries to take his team home along with Dinesh Karthik. Adam Zampa was by far the pick of the bowlers claiming three wickets and conceding just 16 runs in his 2 overs.
This is why Dinesh Karthik is known as India’s finisher! He needed just 2 deliveries to close out this game. However, the credit goes to Rohit Sharma who has powered India to a 6-wicket win with 4 balls to spare (D/L method) and they have now leveled the series going into the third and final game. Australia did not start well in the Powerplay and despite picking wickets in quick succession found themselves behind in the game. They will not make much of this result though with the game being shortened and will be glad they were able to have a close contest out there.
End Of The Over 7.2 : 92/4
10 Runs
  • 67.1
  • 47.2
D. Karthik
10 (2)
R. Sharma
46 (20)
D. Sams
1.2-0-20-0
7.2
4
Daniel Sams To Dinesh Karthik
FOUR! That's it Dinesh Karthik needed only two shots to finish things off. It is a short ball, on off. Dinesh Karthik stands tall and pulls it to deep mid-wicket. He pierces the gap in the deep and finds the boundary. India win the game by 6 wickets.
7.1
6
Daniel Sams To Dinesh Karthik
SIX! Dinesh Karthik doing what he does best. It is full, on leg stump. Dinesh Karthik gets low and slogs it over the fine leg fence for a maximum.
End Of The Over 7 : 82/4
13 Runs
  • 1 WD 6.1
  • 16.1
  • 46.2
  • 26.3
  • 06.4
  • W 6.5
  • 1 WD 6.6
  • 46.6
R. Sharma
46 (20)
D. Karthik
0 (0)
P. Cummins
2-0-23-1
6.6
4
Pat Cummins To Rohit Sharma
FOUR! Beautiful shot! A boundary to end the over. Rohit Sharma is certainly leading from the front here. It is a good-length ball, outside off. Rohit Sharma steers it through point. It goes through the gap and races away. 9 needed in the final over.
6.6
wd
Pat Cummins To Rohit Sharma
WIDE! Cummins serves it full, wide outside off, shaping away. This one moves past the tramline. Wide called.
6.5
W
Pat Cummins To Hardik Pandya OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Hardik Pandya tries to break his shackles but holes out instead. It is a short ball, on off. Hardik Pandya moves back and looks to heave it across the line. It takes the top-edge and goes towards extra cover. Aaron Finch there settles under it and takes a dolly. Australia are still in the game. 14 runs now needed in 7 balls. Dinesh Karthik is the new man in.
6.4
0
Pat Cummins To Hardik Pandya
A dot this time! Pace on, Cummins goes full, outside off. Pandya looks to chase it but connects with thin air.
6.3
2
Pat Cummins To Hardik Pandya
Great running! It is full, wide outside off. Pandya shuffles across and slices it to deep point. It lands safely and they take a brace.
6.2
4
Pat Cummins To Hardik Pandya
FOUR! Hardik Pandya now shifting gears! A full-length ball, wide outside off. Hardik Pandya stands tall and smacks it over covers. One bounce and over the ropes.
6.1
1
Pat Cummins To Rohit Sharma
A short ball, outside off. Sharma pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one. Does not hit it cleanly though.
6.1
wd
Pat Cummins To Rohit Sharma
WIDE! Pat Cummins has to reload this delivery. It is a length ball, outside the tramline. Rohit Sharma lets it be. Wided.
End Of The Over 6 : 69/3
11 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 45.4
  • 1 WD 5.5
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
H. Pandya
3 (5)
R. Sharma
41 (18)
S. Abbott
1-0-11-0
5.6
0
Sean Abbott To Hardik Pandya
A dot to end the over! Hardik Pandya is still finding his feet it. A wide yorker this time. Hardik Pandya fails to dig it out. A good finish to the over, although the damage was already done. 11 runs off it.
5.5
1
Sean Abbott To Rohit Sharma
Back of a length, outside off. Rohit Sharma punches it to deep point for one.
5.5
wd
Sean Abbott To Rohit Sharma
WIDE! Abbott errs in his line this time. It is full, wide outside off, moving away. It goes past the tramline. Sharma tries to reach out but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
5.4
4
Sean Abbott To Rohit Sharma
FOUR! Sharma finds the gap yet again. It is a slower ball, on the body. Rohit Sharma pulls it past the man at short fine leg. It races away to the boundary. 23 runs now needed in 14 balls.
5.3
4
Sean Abbott To Rohit Sharma
FOUR! This should release some pressure. It is a half voller, around off. Rohit Sharma lofts it inside-out over covers. It is in the gap and into the boundary.
5.2
1
Sean Abbott To Hardik Pandya
Full length, wide outside off. Hardik Pandya hits it through the gap at point for a single.
5.1
0
Sean Abbott To Hardik Pandya
Swing and a miss! Good-length ball, outside off. Hardik Pandya looks to chase it but misses.
End Of The Over 5 : 58/3
7 Runs
  • 44.1
  • W 4.2
  • W 4.3
  • 14.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
H. Pandya
2 (2)
R. Sharma
32 (15)
A. Zampa
2-0-16-3
4.6
1
Adam Zampa To Hardik Pandya
Darted on the pads, Pandya hangs back and flicks it towards long on. They take one more. A great over from Zampa comes to an end. 7 runs and two wickets off it.
4.5
1
Adam Zampa To Rohit Sharma
Full, on the pads, Sharma flicks it to wide long on and crosses for a single.
4.4
1
Adam Zampa To Hardik Pandya
He misses out on his Hat Trick. Flatter, outside off. Pandya pushes it through point for one.
Hardik Pandya India's top-scorer in the last match makes his way out to the crease.
4.3
W
Adam Zampa To Suryakumar Yadav OUT!
OUT! LBW! This is plumb! Suryakumar Yadav has a chat with his skipper at the other end who suggests to go against the review. Suryakumar Yadav trudges back to the dugout on a golden duck here. Adam Zampa is turning the game on its head here. It is fuller, on off. Suryakumar Yadav gets down on one knee and looks to go for the sweep. He misses and gets pinged. Adam Zampa appeals and the finger goes up in a flash. Adam Zampa is on a Hat-Trick now!
Suryakumar Yadav makes his way out to the middle as India stick to their batting order.
4.2
W
Adam Zampa To Virat Kohli OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! It is Adam Zampa again to get the breakthrough. India lose their second wicket. Virat Kohli's cameo comes to an end. Adam Zampa has the last laugh here. He goes full, around leg. Kohli comes down the track, looks to flick it away but ends up playing all around it. The ball sneaks through his defense and hit the top of leg.
4.1
4
Adam Zampa To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Virat Kohli seems to be in good touch here. Pressure right on the bowler. It is short, on off. Kohli dances down the track and smacks it down the ground for four.
End Of The Over 4 : 51/1
11 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 03.3
  • 1 LB 3.4
  • 43.5
  • 13.6
V. Kohli
7 (4)
R. Sharma
31 (14)
D. Sams
1-0-10-0
3.6
1
Daniel Sams To Virat Kohli
Shorter, on the body. Kohli miscues his pull to square leg. They take a single.
3.5
4
Daniel Sams To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Over the bowler! Kohli gets his first boundary of the chase and 50 comes up for India in no time. It is a length ball, on middle and leg. Kohli goes back and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
3.4
lb
Daniel Sams To Rohit Sharma
LEG BYE! Good length, around off. Sharma goes for the pull but misses. It goes to the leg side off his waist. They cross for a leg bye.
3.3
0
Daniel Sams To Rohit Sharma
A length ball, around off, this one keeps low off the deck. Sharma awkwardly gets it back to the bowler.
3.2
4
Daniel Sams To Rohit Sharma
FOUR! Nicely played! A slower, short ball, wide of off. Rohit Sharma reaches out and places it down to third man. It races away to the boundary.
3.1
1
Daniel Sams To Virat Kohli
A short ball, on off. Kohli comes down the track and whips it to long on. They take one.
End Of The Over 3 : 40/1
10 Runs
  • 1 B 2.1
  • 12.2
  • 62.3
  • 12.4
  • W 2.5
  • 12.6
V. Kohli
1 (1)
R. Sharma
27 (11)
A. Zampa
1-0-9-1
2.6
1
Adam Zampa To Virat Kohli
Kohli gets off the mark! It is pushed through, on the pads. Kohli tucks it to mid-wicket and crosses for one. A wicket-taking over by Zampa comes to an end.
Virat Kohli comes in at number 3.
2.5
W
Adam Zampa To KL Rahul OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Adam Zampa has got the breakthrough and KL Rahul has to depart! Zampa bowls a skidder full and in line with the off stump. Rahul looks to slog sweep across the line of the ball but he misses and the ball goes on to hit the off pole. Rahul looks disappointed but will have to make the long walk back to the shed. Is this the opening Australia needed?
2.4
1
Adam Zampa To Rohit Sharma
Another full delivery bowled outside the off pole, Rohit Sharma clips this to long on for a single.
2.3
6
Adam Zampa To Rohit Sharma
SIX! BOOM! Fourth maximum for Sharma. It is full, outside off. Rohit Sharma makes room and smokes it over the wide long off fence for a maximum.
2.2
1
Adam Zampa To KL Rahul
Adam Zampa flights this full and in line with the stumps, KL Rahul shimmies down the wicket and gets an inside edge onto his pads. They take a single as the ball rolls to the off side.
2.1
b
Adam Zampa To Rohit Sharma
Adam Zampa floats this one full and outside the off stump, Rohit Sharma looks to slog this but gets beaten. Matthew Wade does not collect the ball and they get a bye.
End Of The Over 2 : 30/0
10 Runs
  • 1 WD 1.1
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 61.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 21.6
KL Rahul
9 (4)
R. Sharma
20 (8)
P. Cummins
1-0-10-0
1.6
2
Pat Cummins To KL Rahul
Continues bowling short and outside off, KL Rahul drags the ball towards mid-wicket for a single. There is a direct hit from the deep but the batter is well in. The ball hits the stumps and they take an extra overthrow run. India are 30 for no loss after the Powerplay.
1.5
0
Pat Cummins To KL Rahul
Another slower delivery bowled on a good length and well outside the off pole. KL Rahul reaches for it but misses.
1.4
1
Pat Cummins To Rohit Sharma
Bowls this back of a length and outside off, the ball sticks into the pitch and Rohit Sharma is early into his shot. Gets the ball to deep square leg for a run.
1.3
6
Pat Cummins To Rohit Sharma
SIX! Rohit Sharma is dealing in biggies here! Pat Cummins bowls this one is shorter and angled into the batter. Rohit Sharma is in position straight away to pull this over the deep square leg boundary for his third maximum.
1.2
0
Pat Cummins To Rohit Sharma
Bangs this one in short and going down leg, Rohit Sharma pre-meditates and goes across the stumps to paddle it. Misses the ball as it goes through to the keeper.
1.1
0
Pat Cummins To Rohit Sharma
Takes pace off the ball and serves this on a good length, outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to pull but is early into the shot and gets beaten.
1.1
wd
Pat Cummins To Rohit Sharma
WIDE! Pat Cummins bowls this back of a length and angles this down leg. This has been called wide.
Pat Cummins to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 20/0
20 Runs
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 60.3
  • 60.4
  • 10.5
  • 60.6
KL Rahul
7 (2)
R. Sharma
13 (4)
J. Hazlewood
1-0-20-0
0.6
6
Josh Hazlewood To KL Rahul
SIX! KL Rahul joins the party now! Josh Hazlewood goes full once again and strays onto the pads, KL Rahul keeps his head still and flicks this over deep mid-wicket for the third six of the over. India have 20 runs on the board after the first over.
0.5
1
Josh Hazlewood To Rohit Sharma
Goes full this time and slightly outside off, Rohit Sharma digs this out to cover and takes a run.
0.4
6
Josh Hazlewood To Rohit Sharma
SIX! Consecutive biggies! A short ball this time, on leg. Rohit Sharma swivels and smokes it over the square leg fence for a maximum.
0.3
6
Josh Hazlewood To Rohit Sharma
SIX! This has been dispatched! Josh Hazlewood serves this on a good length and just outside off, Rohit Sharma rocks back and thumps this over deep mid-wicket to get off the mark with a maximum.
0.2
0
Josh Hazlewood To Rohit Sharma
Good swing here! Bowls this on a good length and gets the ball to move away sharply from outside off, Rohit Sharma feels for this and gets beaten.
0.1
1
Josh Hazlewood To KL Rahul
Josh Hazlewood begins with a good length delivery served outside off, KL Rahul taps this towards deep point and takes a single to get off the mark.
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Match Info
  • Venue Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss India won the toss and elected to field
  • Result India beat Australia by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Rohit Sharma
  • Umpire KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Nitin Menon (IND) and Virender Sharma (IND)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Australia 90/5 in 8.0 overs
  • Australia 50/4 in 5.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-2): Australia 19/2
  • India 50/1 in 3.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-2): India 30/0
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Player Runs Avg.
Cameron Green AUS 118 39.33
Suryakumar Yadav IND 115 38.33
Hardik Pandya IND 105 105.00
Matthew Wade AUS 89 89.00
Virat Kohli IND 76 25.33
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Axar Patel IND 8 6.30
Nathan Ellis AUS 3 7.50
Josh Hazlewood AUS 3 11.00
Adam Zampa AUS 3 9.60
Umesh Yadav IND 2 13.50
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