India vs Australia is usually a heavyweight match, but few expected it to put pressure on one of the teams when the Super 8 groups were announced. Australia's setback to Afghanistan before this game has put them on unstable ground, and things might become a lot worse if they don't win India today. However, it is not just Rohit Sharma and co. that are threatening them now. On the eve of the match, St. Lucia had heavy rain, and more is predicted during the actual game.
A defeat or a washout would result in Australia finishing the Super 8 with two or three points, respectively. This implies that Afghanistan would advance and Australia would be eliminated if they defeated Bangladesh later on in a match that begins at 6 a.m. IST. Australia is aiming to pull off the rare trifecta of simultaneously owning global titles in all three formats. They currently possess the global Test Championship and ODI World Cup crowns.
Stay informed with the latest ICC T20 WC 2024 Match No.51 latest updates between India & Australia
Match Result: A revenge well taken, as India beats Australia by 24 runs. They maintain their unbeaten streak as they will now meet England in the semis. Australia's dreams of a semi-final slot now rest in the hands of Bangladesh.
BUMRAH STRIKES!!! The only hope for the Aussies Travis Head departs to a beauty of a catch by Rohit Sharma as Bumrah strikes his first wicket for the day. After 16.3 overs AUS is 150/5. They need 56 runs in 21 balls.
OUT!!! It is Axar this time who has struck the wicket of the destructive Marcus Stoinis. India is now making an impactful comeback in the game.
MAXWELL GOES!!! Kuldeep strikes again as the good-looking Glenn Maxwell departs. Still, India needs a big wicket of Head to seal the victory. After 13.1 overs AUS is 128/2
FIFTY UP!!! Travis Head is still in his IPL form as he hits a brilliant fifty in just 24 balls he is inching toward a big total. After 10.0 overs AUS is 99/2
WICKET!!! Travis Head & skipper Marsh took down the Indian Bowlers as they were hitting it straight out of the park before Axar Patel took a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss the Aussie skipper. After 9.0 overs AUS is 87/2.
END OF POWERPLAY!!! Head & Marsh build a crucial partnership after losing an early wicket as they chase a mammoth total. After 6.0 overs AUS is 65/1
EARLY WICKET!!! Aussies lose their power hitter and opener David Warner early on as Arshdeep Singh Strikes the first wicket for India.
So this is what happens when Rohit Sharma bats beyond the powerplay in an important World Cup. A knock of paramount promotions has pulverized Australia into a pulp and made the memories of 19th November seem a little less gloomy for the time being. India set a mammoth 206-run target for the Aussies. Exciting Chase loading...
FINAL FOUR!!! With the last four overs to go, India looks in a strong position with Hardik & Shivam Dube two power hitters on the strike. As INDIA looks at a mammoth total. After 16.0 overs INDIA is 166/4
BIG WICKET!!! Skipper Rohit Sharma nearly misses out on his 5th T20 century, as Mitchell Starc strikes the big wicket as he returns to the spell. After 12.0 overs IND is 131/2
WICKET!!! Marcus Stoinis breaks a crucial partnership as he strikes the crucial wicket of Rishab Pant. On the other hand, skipper Sharma is hitting it out of the park. After 8.0 overs IND is 93/2
END OF POWERPLAY!! Excellent start for India s they score 60 runs in the powerplay after losing the early wicket of Virat Kohli.
FASTEST FIFTY!! Fifty for the skipper as he is leading from the front. Brings it up in 19 balls and within the powerplay. Has been a pretty rollicking inning already.
RAIN INTERRUPTED THE PLAY!!! The rain interrupted the play for a bit but The sun has come out in St. Lucia and the covers are coming off too. The play is to resume soon.
HITMAN HITTING HARD!!! Rohit Sharma looks in the mood here and the Indian fans in the stands are loving it. A big over of 29 runs come from Rohit's bat. After 4.0 overs IND is 37/1
BIG BLOW!!! Virat Kohli departs as Josh Hazelwood strikes the big wicket in the very second over, Expertly caught by Tim David. After 2.0 over IND is 6/1
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh(c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
TOSS UPDATE!!! Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh wins the toss and elects to bowl first against the unbeaten Indian side.
Pitch Report: The curator at St Lucia has stated that the pitch is good and hard and should remain the same during the day game. "The squad with the best bats should score 180–200. England did not do well at bat. The ball was not coming on as the pitch became a little more difficult.
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