India vs Prime Minister's XI, Warm-up Match Day 2 Highlights: India failed to get match practice on the opening day due to rain, so there was a 46-overs-a-side contest on the second day to make sure the visitors get all-round game time. Pacer Harshit Rana shone with figures of 4 for 44 as India bundled out Australia Prime Minister's XI for 240 after opting to bowl. Since, captain and regular opener Rohit Sharma is back in the squad, India decided to experiment him at the number 4 batting position. It did not come out well for the visitors as Rohit fell for 3 off 11 balls. Shubman Gill (retired hurt on 50) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (45) were the top-scorers for India. The Rohit-led side won the game by 6 wickets, but the Indian innings continued till their quota of 46 overs as it was a practice match. (Scorecard)
Here are the Highlights of India vs Prime Minister's XI, Warm-up Match Day 2 -
- 16:18 (IST)India vs Australia PM's XI Live: OUT, Gill retired hurtOUT!!! Nitish Reddy gets clean bowled by Lloyd Pope for 42. Pope has provided Australia with their third wicket. After completing his half-century, Shubman Gill also walks back and Washington Sundar replaces him at the crease. Ravindra Jadeja has joined after the dismissal of Reddy.
- 16:14 (IST)India vs Australia PM's XI Live: Gill hits 50FIFTY!!! Shubman Gill takes a single off Aidan O Connor's delivery and brings up his half-century. He takes 62 balls top complete his half-century. Both Gill and Nitish Reddy are forming a valuable partnership for India and taking them ahead in the game.
- 16:00 (IST)India vs Australia PM's XI Live: 12 runs off the overThe partnership between Shubman Gill and Nitish Kumar Reddy is proving to be really fruitful for India. In the previous over of Lloyd Pope, the duo scores 12 runs, which include three boundaries from Reddy. Brilliant batting from both the batters, especially Reddy.
- 15:45 (IST)India vs Australia PM's XI Live: Gill-Reddy solidDespite losing two wickets, India are still in a comfortable position as Shubman Gill and Nitish Reddy are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Scott Boland, the duo scores five runs. The duo is looking is good touch with the bat and will aim for some boundaries in the upcoming overs.
- 15:32 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: 12 runs off the overAfter the dismissal of Rohit Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy has joined Shubman Gill at the crease and the duo is now forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Hanno Jacobs, the duo scores 12 runs, which include a boundary from Reddy and two no-balls. India need more boundaries in the upcoming overs.
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- 15:08 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: KL Rahul retired hurtAfter the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Shubman Gill walked in to bat. However, after an over, KL Rahul gets retired hurt. In his place, skipper Rohit Sharma walks in to bat and joins Shubman Gill at the crease. The team is playing a tactical game, in order to prepare for the upcoming second Test against Australia in Adelaide.
- 14:59 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: OUTOUT!!! OHH!!! This can be a twist in the tale as Charlie Anderson draws the first blood and dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal for 45. Jasiwal, who was inching closer towards his half-century, runs out of his luck and he tries to go for a big hit but Jack Clayton takes a good catch. First wicket gone for India.
- 14:47 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: Jaiswal nears 50Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul show no mercy to Mahli Beardman and steals 13 runs from his previous over. The over includes two stunning boundaries from Rahul and one boundary from Jaiswal. With this, Jaiswal has crossed the 35-run mark and inching closer towards his half-century.
- 14:42 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: Jaiswal on fireWOAHHH!!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal goes on a rampage mode and thrashes Charlies Anderson. In the previous over of Anderson, Jasiwal unleashes his fury and hammers three boundaries. In total, the Australian leaks 12 runs. What a batting performance from Jaiswal as Australia struggle to get their first wicket.
- 14:34 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: 3 runs off the overThe opening partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul is proving to be really fruitful for India. The duo is hitting boundaries at regular intervals and also rotating the strike. They aim for more boundaries in the upcoming overs.
- 14:19 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: Rahul changes gearAfter getting a slow start, KL Rahul also changes gear and provides a good support to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rahul first hits a boundary in the previous over of Scott Boland and then goes on to hit another one in his next over. Good batting from Rahul and Jaiswal as India are in a good position.
- 14:08 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: 8 runs off the overYashasvi Jaiswal is at his attacking best as he continues his powerful game. In the previous over of Jack Nisbet, Jaiswal hammers two boundaries as the Australian pacer leaks 8 runs. Great batting from Jaiswal. KL Rahul, on the other hand, s carefully moving ahead in the game.
- 13:59 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: Rahul-Jaiswal steadyYashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are forming a steady partnership. The duo is steadily taking India ahead in the chase of 241. Scott Boland bowls a maiden and gives Australia a sigh of relief. The hosts are now eyeing some quick wickets, in order to gain an upper hand in the match.
- 13:47 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: Boundary from JaiswalAfter showing a cautious approach in the first over by Scott Boland, India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul start with their business in the second over. Yashasvi Jaiswal opens his arms and hits a stunning boundary off Jack Nisbet. In total, the Australian pacer leaks six runs.
- 13:35 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: We are backWe are back with India's chase of 241 runs in 26 overs against Australia Prime Minister's XI. For India, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have started the proceedings as the visitors need some game time with pink-ball. The duo needs to form a stable opening partnership for India. On the other hand, Scott Boland will be bowling the first over for Australia.
- 13:09 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: Australia bundled out for 240India have bundled out Australia PM's XI for 240 in the pink-ball warmup match in Canberra. For Australia, Sam Konstas scores 107 while Hanno Jacobs scores 61. Apart from them, Jack Clayton scores 40 off 52 balls. For India, Harshit Rana was the star bowler as he scalped four wickets while Akash Deep took two. Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Prasidh Krishna took one wicket each. India now need 241 runs in 46 overs to win the match.
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- 12:37 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: Konstas hits tonCENTURY!!!! Sam Konstas takes a single off Ravindra Jadeja's delivery and brings up his century in style. He takes 90 deliveries to reach the triple figures. Brilliant batting from the opener as Australia are giving a tough fight despite losing seven wickets. On the other hand, India are looking to bundle out Australia at the earliest.
- 12:34 (IST)Australia's PM XI vs India Live: Australia gain momentum againAustralia are slowly gaining the momentum, courtesy of Sam Konstas and Hannon Jacobs' partnership. Both the players are regularly rotating the strike and also stealing boundaries. In the previous over of Akash Deep, Jacobs hits a boundary as the India pacer leaks seven runs.
- 12:26 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: Konstas in 90sSam Konstas in standing like the sole fighter for Australia PM's XI. He is currently batting at 91 and inching closer towards his century. He is also getting a good support from Hannon Jacobs, who is rotating the strike regularly. India need to dismiss Sam Konstas at the earliest.
- 12:10 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: 10 runs off the overDespite losing wickets in a quick succession, Australia are still showing some attacking cricket. In the previous over of Washington Sundar, Hannon Jacobs hits a massive six as the all-rounder concedes 10 runs. Australia need more of such overs, in order to post a good total.
- 12:04 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: OUTOUT!!! Prasidh Krishna has joined the party in style as India get their seventh wicket of the day. In his previous over, he dismisses Aidan O Connor for four, who was caught by Nitish Kumar Reddy. India are showing their dominance as Australia PM's XI struggle for a partnership.
- 11:53 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: Harshit takes 2 moreWOAHHH!!!! Harshit Rana, You Beauty!!! After scalping two wickets in his previous, Rana delivers the same and takes two more. This time, he dismisses Australia skipper Jack Edwards for 1, followed by Sam Harper for duck. India are now back on the driver's seat as Rohit Sharma and co are dominating the game. Sixth wicket gone for Australia PM's XI.
- 11:41 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: OUTOUT!!! Harshit Rana strikes in style as he dismisses Jack Clayton for 40. After leaking too many boundaries, Rana stuns Clayton with his pace. Clayton gets completely bamboozled as the ball rattles up the stumps. Third wickets gone for Australia PM's XI.
- 11:30 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: Konstas eyes tonThe partnership between Sam Konstas and Jack Clayton proves to be really fruitful for Australia PM's XI. The duo is thrashing every Indian bowler and taking Australia ahead in the game. In the previous over of Prasidh Krishna, the duo scores 13 runs. Konstas is currently batting at 68 and inching closer towards his half-century.
- 11:16 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: Konstas on fireSam Konstas continues his fiery performance as Indian bowlers look completely clueless against him. He once again unleashes his fury on Harshit Rana and hammers two brilliant boundaries in his previous over. Rana ends up leaking 11 runs as Australia have now gained an upper hand over India in this warm-up game.
- 11:06 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: Konstas hits 50WOAHHH!!! That was some powerful hitting from Sam Konstas, who ruthlessly hammers boundaries and a six and brings up his half-century in style. He takes only 49 deliveries to brings up his fifty. In total, Harshit Rana leaks 10 runs as Konstas continues to deal in boundaries. In the previous over of Prasidh Krishna, he hit two fours.
- 10:57 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: Harshit Rana into the attackIndia skipper Rohit Sharma beings-in pacer Harshit Rana into the attack. However, that decision starts on an expensive note as Rana concedes eight runs in his first over. This includes two brilliant boundaries from Jack Clayton.
- 10:48 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: Will Rohit look for Plan B?After Sam Konstas, Jack Clayton goes on and hammers two boundaries off Akash Deep's delivery. Akash ends up leaking 11 runs in his previous over. India skipper Rohit Sharma would now be turning up to his star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is yet to bowl his first over. Australia have gained the momentum and will aim to maintain this.
- 10:41 (IST)Australia'a PM XI vs India Live: 9 runs off the overSam Konstas has provided Australia with the much-needed momentum. In the previous of Mohammed Siraj, Konstas hammers two brilliant boundaries as the India pacer leaks nine runs. Australia need more of these to change the momentum of the game.
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