India A v Australia A, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 3rd unofficial ODI, Australia A tour of India, 2026

Australia A tour of India 3rd unofficial ODI: India A v Australia A at Puducherry, October 11, 2026

India A

IND-A

275/10 (47.3)

Australia A

AUS-A

226/10 (46.2)

Finished

IND-A won by 49 runs

India A InningIND-A Inning275/10 (47.3 ov)

Australia A InningAUS-A Inning226/10 (46.2 ov)

Commentary

0.1

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Josh Philippe hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

0.2

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Josh Philippe hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward long on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

0.3

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Josh Philippe goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

0.4

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Josh Philippe hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0.5

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Josh Philippe hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

0.6

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Josh Philippe goes back, dabs push with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 1 (0 runs)

Josh Philippe 0 (6)

Liam Scott 0 (0)

Australia A 0/0

Yash Thakur 1-1-0-0

1.1

Gurjapneet Singh to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.

1.2

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Josh Philippe goes back and tries push, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1.3

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Josh Philippe goes back, dabs push with soft hands toward square leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

1.4

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, no run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a gap.

1.5

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Josh Philippe hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1.6

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Josh Philippe hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

End of over 2 (9 runs)

Josh Philippe 8 (11)

Liam Scott 1 (1)

Australia A 9/0

Gurjapneet Singh 1-0-9-0

Yash Thakur 1-1-0-0

2.1

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, no run, Yash Thakur starts with a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

2.2

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps. Liam Scott goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

2.3

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2.4

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2.5

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the stumps, Liam Scott goes back and slash push towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2.6

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, 1 run, Yash Thakur lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run.

End of over 3 (5 runs)

Liam Scott 6 (7)

Josh Philippe 8 (11)

Australia A 14/0

Yash Thakur 2-1-5-0

Gurjapneet Singh 1-0-9-0

3.1

Gurjapneet Singh to Liam Scott, no run, Gurjapneet Singh lands a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run. The chase moves forward without any alarms.

3.2

Gurjapneet Singh to Liam Scott, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Liam Scott hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

3.3

Gurjapneet Singh to Liam Scott, 1 run, Dot ball !! slower ball, full length, on the stumps, Liam Scott goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

3.4

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, Six, Liam Scott goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

3.5

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, no run, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Josh Philippe goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

3.6

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, Six, Six !! What a delivery! slower ball lands right on the off stump, Josh Philippe goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

End of over 4 (13 runs)

Josh Philippe 20 (14)

Liam Scott 7 (10)

Australia A 27/0

Gurjapneet Singh 2-0-22-0

Yash Thakur 2-1-5-0

4.1

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

4.2

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, Four, Yash Thakur lands this on a good length in line with the stumps. Josh Philippe connects cleanly to send it away for four, keeping the chase moving along with ease.

4.3

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

4.4

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Liam Scott goes forward, dabs drive with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

4.5

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

4.6

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 5 (6 runs)

Liam Scott 8 (14)

Josh Philippe 25 (16)

Australia A 33/0

Yash Thakur 3-1-11-0

Gurjapneet Singh 2-0-22-0

5.1

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

5.2

Suryansh Shedge to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

5.3

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, no run, Suryansh Shedge lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping things moving along steadily in this chase.

5.4

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Josh Philippe hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

5.5

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Josh Philippe hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

5.6

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Suryansh Shedge lands this back of a length outside off, guided away to take one run. The chase remains comfortable.

End of over 6 (7 runs)

Josh Philippe 31 (21)

Liam Scott 9 (15)

Australia A 40/0

Suryansh Shedge 1-0-7-0

Yash Thakur 3-1-11-0

6.1

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an slower ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

6.2

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Liam Scott goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

6.3

6.4

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

6.5

Yash Thakur to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott goes forward to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

6.6

Yash Thakur to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 7 (5 runs)

Josh Philippe 34 (24)

Liam Scott 11 (18)

Australia A 45/0

Yash Thakur 4-1-16-0

Suryansh Shedge 1-0-7-0

7.1

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Suryansh Shedge lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one run.

7.2

Suryansh Shedge to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

7.3

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

7.4

Suryansh Shedge to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Liam Scott hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

7.5

Suryansh Shedge to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

7.6

Suryansh Shedge to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 8 (4 runs)

Liam Scott 13 (22)

Josh Philippe 36 (26)

Australia A 49/0

Suryansh Shedge 2-0-11-0

Yash Thakur 4-1-16-0

8.1

Nishant Sindhu to Liam Scott, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Liam Scott hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

8.2

Nishant Sindhu to Liam Scott, 2 runs, Nishant Sindhu serves a full length delivery around off stump, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.

8.3

Nishant Sindhu to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.4

Nishant Sindhu to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

8.5

8.6

Nishant Sindhu to Liam Scott, Four, Nishant Sindhu lands this on a good length around off stump. Liam Scott finds the fence for four to bring up the fifty partnership, keeping the chase comfortable.

End of over 9 (6 runs)

Liam Scott 19 (28)

Josh Philippe 36 (26)

Australia A 55/0

Nishant Sindhu 1-0-6-0

Suryansh Shedge 2-0-11-0

9.1

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe goes back to take bouncer of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

9.2

Suryansh Shedge to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

9.3

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, 2 runs, Josh Philippe goes forward and plays flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

9.4

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, and Josh Philippe hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

9.5

Suryansh Shedge to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

9.6

Suryansh Shedge to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

End of over 10 (6 runs)

Liam Scott 21 (30)

Josh Philippe 40 (30)

Australia A 61/0

Suryansh Shedge 3-0-17-0

Nishant Sindhu 1-0-6-0

10.1

Nishant Sindhu to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Nishant Sindhu sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Liam Scott hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

10.2

Nishant Sindhu to Liam Scott, no run, Nishant Sindhu lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping things moving along without any alarms.

10.3

Nishant Sindhu to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott goes back to take top spinner of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

10.4

Nishant Sindhu to Josh Philippe, no run, Nishant Sindhu lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping the chase moving along without any alarms.

10.5

Nishant Sindhu to Josh Philippe, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Josh Philippe goes back, hits cut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

10.6

Nishant Sindhu to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe goes forward and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an top spinner delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 11 (6 runs)

Josh Philippe 45 (33)

Liam Scott 22 (33)

Australia A 67/0

Nishant Sindhu 2-0-12-0

Suryansh Shedge 3-0-17-0

11.1

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, and Josh Philippe hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

11.2

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, 2 runs, Josh Philippe hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

11.3

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe goes back to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

11.4

Gurjapneet Singh to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

11.5

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe goes back and plays flick shot off an slower ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

11.6

Gurjapneet Singh to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 12 (5 runs)

Liam Scott 23 (35)

Josh Philippe 49 (37)

Australia A 72/0

Gurjapneet Singh 3-0-27-0

Nishant Sindhu 2-0-12-0

12.1

Vipraj Nigam to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Josh Philippe goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

12.2

Vipraj Nigam to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

12.3

Vipraj Nigam to Liam Scott, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Vipraj Nigam bowls a sharp delivery, and Liam Scott goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

12.4

Vipraj Nigam to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

12.5

Vipraj Nigam to Josh Philippe, no run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends without any alarms.

12.6

Vipraj Nigam to Josh Philippe, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 13 (3 runs)

Josh Philippe 51 (40)

Liam Scott 24 (38)

Australia A 75/0

Vipraj Nigam 1-0-3-0

Gurjapneet Singh 3-0-27-0

13.1

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, 1 run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

13.2

Gurjapneet Singh to Liam Scott, 1 run, Liam Scott goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

13.3

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Josh Philippe goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

13.4

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, no run, Gurjapneet Singh pitches this full length on off stump, and the batter defends solidly for no run. With the chase well in hand, there is no need for any rush.

13.5

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays drive to the point.

13.6

Gurjapneet Singh to Josh Philippe, no run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a full length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the chase moving along without any alarms.

End of over 14 (6 runs)

Josh Philippe 56 (45)

Liam Scott 25 (39)

Australia A 81/0

Gurjapneet Singh 4-0-33-0

Vipraj Nigam 1-0-3-0

14.1

Vipraj Nigam to Liam Scott, no run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping Australia A moving along without any alarms.

14.2

Vipraj Nigam to Liam Scott, 1 run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for one. Australia A are moving along without any alarms.

14.3

Vipraj Nigam to Josh Philippe, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Josh Philippe goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

14.4

Vipraj Nigam to Josh Philippe, no run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends without concern. Australia A remain in complete control of the chase.

14.5

Josh Philippe lbw b V Nigam 56 (48) Vipraj Nigam to Josh Philippe, no run, lbw b V Nigam, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping Australia A comfortable in the chase.

14.6

Vipraj Nigam to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Lachlan Shaw goes back, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 15 (1 runs)

Lachlan Shaw 0 (1)

Liam Scott 26 (41)

Australia A 82/1

Vipraj Nigam 2-0-4-1

Gurjapneet Singh 4-0-33-0

15.1

Liam Scott c P Singh b N Sindhu 26 (42) Nishant Sindhu to Liam Scott, no run, c P Singh b N Sindhu, Caught out!! arm ball full length on the off stump, Liam Scott hangs in the crease to take the gamble with drive towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Prabhsimran Singh. Leading to a soft dismissal.

15.2

Nishant Sindhu to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nishant Sindhu lands this on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one run.

15.3

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Lachlan Shaw hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

15.4

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Nishant Sindhu lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

15.5

Nishant Sindhu to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

15.6

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Lachlan Shaw hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 16 (3 runs)

Lachlan Shaw 1 (4)

Nathan McSweeney 2 (2)

Australia A 85/2

Nishant Sindhu 3-0-15-1

Vipraj Nigam 2-0-4-1

16.1

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a full length around off stump, and the batter defends without concern in this comfortable chase.

16.2

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.

16.3

Vipraj Nigam to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Lachlan Shaw goes back to take googly of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

16.4

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward and plays a well-timed ramp shot off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

16.5

Vipraj Nigam to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Lachlan Shaw goes forward and dabs drive with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

16.6

Vipraj Nigam to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Lachlan Shaw goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 17 (4 runs)

Lachlan Shaw 3 (7)

Nathan McSweeney 4 (5)

Australia A 89/2

Vipraj Nigam 3-0-8-1

Nishant Sindhu 3-0-15-1

17.1

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, Four, Pitched on a good length outside off stump by Nishant Sindhu. Lachlan Shaw finds the gap to collect four runs in comfortable fashion during this chase.

17.2

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Lachlan Shaw goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

17.3

Nishant Sindhu to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

17.4

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Nishant Sindhu lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.

17.5

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot Ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, and Lachlan Shaw hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

17.6

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Lachlan Shaw hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 18 (7 runs)

Lachlan Shaw 9 (12)

Nathan McSweeney 5 (6)

Australia A 96/2

Nishant Sindhu 4-0-22-1

Vipraj Nigam 3-0-8-1

18.1

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Anukul Roy begins the over with a dot ball as the batter fails to score. The chase remains comfortable.

18.2

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Anukul Roy serves a full length ball on the stumps, worked away comfortably for one.

18.3

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

18.4

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Anukul Roy bowls a tidy dot, and the batter cannot find a way through. The chase remains comfortable with plenty of overs in hand.

18.5

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Lachlan Shaw goes back, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

18.6

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Anukul Roy bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

End of over 19 (2 runs)

Lachlan Shaw 10 (17)

Nathan McSweeney 6 (7)

Australia A 98/2

Anukul Roy 1-0-2-0

Nishant Sindhu 4-0-22-1

19.1

Nishant Sindhu to Nathan McSweeney, 2 runs, Nishant Sindhu lands it on a good length on off stump, steered away cleanly to pick up two runs.

19.2

Nishant Sindhu to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

19.3

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lachlan Shaw hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

19.4

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Nishant Sindhu fires it in and the batter is unable to find a run. With the chase remaining tight, another dot ball is negotiated.

19.5

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, 2 runs, Lachlan Shaw goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an top spinner delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

19.6

Nishant Sindhu to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Lachlan Shaw goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 20 (6 runs)

Lachlan Shaw 13 (21)

Nathan McSweeney 9 (9)

Australia A 104/2

Nishant Sindhu 5-0-28-1

Anukul Roy 1-0-2-0

20.1

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Anukul Roy lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase comfortable.

20.2

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.

20.3

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

20.4

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

20.5

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

20.6

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Lachlan Shaw hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 21 (2 runs)

Lachlan Shaw 14 (23)

Nathan McSweeney 10 (13)

Australia A 106/2

Anukul Roy 2-0-4-0

Nishant Sindhu 5-0-28-1

21.1

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease and plays defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

21.2

Vipraj Nigam to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Lachlan Shaw hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

21.3

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Vipraj Nigam bowls full around off stump, and the batter defends solidly for no run. A quiet moment in this tight chase.

21.4

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Vipraj Nigam serves it on a full length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a gap as the asking rate inches upward.

21.5

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Vipraj Nigam lands a full length ball around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken in a tight chase.

21.6

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, Four, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length on the stumps. Nathan McSweeney finds the boundary to ease the chase.

End of over 22 (6 runs)

Nathan McSweeney 15 (18)

Lachlan Shaw 15 (24)

Australia A 112/2

Vipraj Nigam 4-0-14-1

Anukul Roy 2-0-4-0

22.1

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Anukul Roy lands this on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to take a run.

22.2

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Anukul Roy lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken in a tight chase.

22.3

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Lachlan Shaw goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

22.4

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

22.5

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, Four, Full length on the leg stump from Anukul Roy. Lachlan Shaw whips it away to the boundary rope to pick up four crucial runs in this tight chase.

22.6

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Lachlan Shaw goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

End of over 23 (7 runs)

Lachlan Shaw 21 (29)

Nathan McSweeney 16 (19)

Australia A 119/2

Anukul Roy 3-0-11-0

Vipraj Nigam 4-0-14-1

23.1

Vipraj Nigam to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Pushed on a good length around off stump by Vipraj Nigam, and worked away for a single.

23.2

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one run.

23.3

Vipraj Nigam to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.

23.4

23.5

Vipraj Nigam to Lachlan Shaw, 2 runs, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.

23.6

Vipraj Nigam to Lachlan Shaw, Four, Four !! googly, good length, on the off stump. Lachlan Shaw goes back and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

End of over 24 (10 runs)

Lachlan Shaw 29 (33)

Nathan McSweeney 18 (21)

Australia A 129/2

Vipraj Nigam 5-0-24-1

Anukul Roy 3-0-11-0

24.1

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Anukul Roy bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter eases it away for one run.

24.2

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lachlan Shaw hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

24.3

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Anukul Roy lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one to raise the fifty partnership.

24.4

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Anukul Roy keeps it tight, and the batter cannot find a run in this comfortable chase.

24.5

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Anukul Roy lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely.

24.6

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Anukul Roy lands this on a good length outside off stump, pushed away for one. That single brings up the fifty-run partnership.

End of over 25 (3 runs)

Nathan McSweeney 20 (25)

Lachlan Shaw 30 (35)

Australia A 132/2

Anukul Roy 4-0-14-0

Vipraj Nigam 5-0-24-1

25.1

Suryansh Shedge to Nathan McSweeney, 2 runs, Suryansh Shedge lands this on a good length outside off stump, and he pushes it away to pick up two.

25.2

Suryansh Shedge to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Suryansh Shedge keeps it tight, and the batter cannot beat the infield for no run. The chase remains comfortable.

25.3

Suryansh Shedge to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

25.4

Suryansh Shedge to Nathan McSweeney, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length outside off stump by Suryansh Shedge, and the batter punches it away for two.

25.5

Suryansh Shedge to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

25.6

Suryansh Shedge to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 26 (5 runs)

Nathan McSweeney 25 (31)

Lachlan Shaw 30 (35)

Australia A 137/2

Suryansh Shedge 4-0-22-0

Anukul Roy 4-0-14-0

26.1

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

26.2

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Lachlan Shaw goes back and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

26.3

Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump by Anukul Roy, and worked away for a single.

26.4

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

26.5

Lachlan Shaw c N Sindhu b AS Roy 31 (38) Anukul Roy to Lachlan Shaw, no run, c N Sindhu b AS Roy, Caught out !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Lachlan Shaw hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards mid off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Nishant Sindhu, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Lachlan Shaw.

26.6

Anukul Roy to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

End of over 27 (3 runs)

Nikhil Chaudhary 0 (1)

Nathan McSweeney 27 (33)

Australia A 140/3

Anukul Roy 5-0-17-1

Suryansh Shedge 4-0-22-0

27.1

Suryansh Shedge to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Suryansh Shedge lands this back of a length outside off stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, keeping the chase tight.

27.2

Suryansh Shedge to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

27.3

Suryansh Shedge to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

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27.4

Suryansh Shedge to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 wide, bouncer, short length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Nikhil Chaudhary's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

27.4

Suryansh Shedge to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

27.5

Suryansh Shedge to Nikhil Chaudhary, 2 runs, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 2 runs.

27.6

Suryansh Shedge to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

End of over 28 (5 runs)

Nikhil Chaudhary 3 (5)

Nathan McSweeney 28 (35)

Australia A 145/3

Suryansh Shedge 5-0-27-0

Anukul Roy 5-0-17-1

28.1

Anukul Roy to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, and Nikhil Chaudhary hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

28.2

Anukul Roy to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Anukul Roy lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken in a tight chase.

28.3

Anukul Roy to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease and dabs push with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

28.4

Anukul Roy to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

28.5

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Anukul Roy lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken in a tight chase.

28.6

Anukul Roy to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Anukul Roy, knocked away to collect one run in this tight chase.

End of over 29 (2 runs)

Nathan McSweeney 29 (37)

Nikhil Chaudhary 4 (9)

Australia A 147/3

Anukul Roy 6-0-19-1

Suryansh Shedge 5-0-27-0

29.1

Yash Thakur to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Yash Thakur lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly. No run taken in a tight chase.

29.2

Yash Thakur to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Yash Thakur delivers a dot ball as the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

29.3

Yash Thakur to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Yash Thakur lands this on a good length targeting the stumps, worked away for one.

29.4

Yash Thakur to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

29.5

Yash Thakur to Nikhil Chaudhary, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease, hits push in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

29.6

Yash Thakur to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 30 (6 runs)

Nikhil Chaudhary 9 (12)

Nathan McSweeney 30 (40)

Australia A 153/3

Yash Thakur 5-1-22-0

Anukul Roy 6-0-19-1

30.1

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

30.2

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a full length around off stump. He defends watchfully in this tight chase, offering no run.

30.3

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

30.4

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an googly delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

30.5

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease, trying to hit reverse sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

30.6

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

End of over 31 (3 runs)

Nikhil Chaudhary 11 (15)

Nathan McSweeney 31 (43)

Australia A 156/3

Vipraj Nigam 6-0-27-1

Yash Thakur 5-1-22-0

31.1

Yash Thakur to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Nikhil Chaudhary goes back, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

31.2

Yash Thakur to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Yash Thakur sends it down, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

31.3

Yash Thakur to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, An accurately pitched bouncer on the off stump, Nikhil Chaudhary goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

31.4

Yash Thakur to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

31.5

Yash Thakur to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan McSweeney goes forward and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

31.6

Yash Thakur to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes back to take slower ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

End of over 32 (2 runs)

Nathan McSweeney 32 (46)

Nikhil Chaudhary 12 (18)

Australia A 158/3

Yash Thakur 6-1-24-0

Vipraj Nigam 6-0-27-1

32.1

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a full length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

32.2

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

32.3

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

32.4

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one.

32.5

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump. He defends watchfully, unable to break the tight hold as the required rate keeps creeping up.

32.6

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

End of over 33 (3 runs)

Nikhil Chaudhary 13 (22)

Nathan McSweeney 34 (48)

Australia A 161/3

Vipraj Nigam 7-0-30-1

Yash Thakur 6-1-24-0

33.1

Gurjapneet Singh to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Nathan McSweeney goes back, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward short fine leg, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball. Dropped catch

33.2

Gurjapneet Singh to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

33.3

Gurjapneet Singh to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run in this tight chase.

33.4

Gurjapneet Singh to Nikhil Chaudhary, 2 runs, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

33.5

Gurjapneet Singh to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

33.6

Gurjapneet Singh to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Gurjapneet Singh drops it short of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for a single.

End of over 34 (5 runs)

Nathan McSweeney 36 (52)

Nikhil Chaudhary 16 (24)

Australia A 166/3

Gurjapneet Singh 5-0-38-0

Vipraj Nigam 7-0-30-1

34.1

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run in this tight chase.

34.2

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, Four, Vipraj Nigam serves a full length delivery outside the off-stump. Nikhil Chaudhary gets forward and sends it away to the ropes for four, bringing much-needed relief in a tight chase. MISS FIELD

34.3

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

34.4

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Nathan McSweeney hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

34.5

Vipraj Nigam to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Nathan McSweeney goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

34.6

Vipraj Nigam to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Vipraj Nigam bowls full on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run in this tight chase.

End of over 35 (8 runs)

Nikhil Chaudhary 22 (27)

Nathan McSweeney 38 (55)

Australia A 174/3

Vipraj Nigam 8-0-38-1

Gurjapneet Singh 5-0-38-0

35.1

Gurjapneet Singh to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

35.2

Gurjapneet Singh to Nathan McSweeney, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Nathan McSweeney goes back, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

35.3

Gurjapneet Singh to Nathan McSweeney, 1 run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away to take one run.

35.4

Gurjapneet Singh to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an slower ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

35.5

Nathan McSweeney c (sub K Kushagra) b G Singh 39 (58) Gurjapneet Singh to Nathan McSweeney, no run, c (sub K Kushagra) b G Singh, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a good length around off stump and gets the breakthrough. Nathan McSweeney edges behind to Prabhsimran Singh, departing for 39 off 58 deliveries. That tilts this tight chase further against the batting side.

35.6

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 36 (3 runs)

Mitchell Owen 0 (1)

Nikhil Chaudhary 24 (29)

Australia A 177/4

Gurjapneet Singh 6-0-41-1

Vipraj Nigam 8-0-38-1

36.1

Nishant Sindhu to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nishant Sindhu lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

36.2

Nishant Sindhu to Mitchell Owen, 1 run, Nishant Sindhu lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run in this tight chase.

36.3

Nishant Sindhu to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nishant Sindhu concedes a single as the batter works it away to turn the strike over in this tight chase.

36.4

Nishant Sindhu to Mitchell Owen, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

36.5

Nishant Sindhu to Mitchell Owen, 2 runs, Mitchell Owen goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

36.6

Nishant Sindhu to Mitchell Owen, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 37 (5 runs)

Mitchell Owen 3 (5)

Nikhil Chaudhary 26 (31)

Australia A 182/4

Nishant Sindhu 6-0-33-1

Gurjapneet Singh 6-0-41-1

37.1

Gurjapneet Singh to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Nikhil Chaudhary hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep point for 1 run.

37.2

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, no run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the chase tightens.

37.3

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Mitchell Owen goes back and slash push towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

37.4

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, 1 run, Mitchell Owen goes back and plays pull off an bouncer delivers at a back of length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.

37.5

Gurjapneet Singh to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Gurjapneet Singh lands a yorker outside off stump, and the batter squeezes it away to take one run.

37.6

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, no run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball to close the over, keeping the required rate climbing in this steep chase.

End of over 38 (3 runs)

Mitchell Owen 4 (9)

Nikhil Chaudhary 28 (33)

Australia A 185/4

Gurjapneet Singh 7-0-44-1

Nishant Sindhu 6-0-33-1

38.1

Nishant Sindhu to Nikhil Chaudhary, 1 run, Nikhil Chaudhary goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

38.2

Nishant Sindhu to Mitchell Owen, no run, Nishant Sindhu fires a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball that keeps the required rate climbing steeply.

38.3

Nikhil Chaudhary runout (N Sindhu) 29 (34) Nishant Sindhu to Mitchell Owen, no run, runout (N Sindhu), Run out !! top spinner, full length, on the off stump, It was an unfortunate way to go for the batter. Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease to play sloge sweep, set off for a run, but Nishant Sindhu direct hit left with no chance of making it back in time. Run out. The fielding side is ecstatic!

38.4

Nishant Sindhu to Mitchell Owen, 1 run, Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

38.5

Nishant Sindhu to Will Sutherland, 1 run, Nishant Sindhu lands this on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run. The chase remains a steep one.

38.6

Nishant Sindhu to Mitchell Owen, no run, Nishant Sindhu lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the required rate keeps climbing.

End of over 39 (3 runs)

Mitchell Owen 5 (13)

Will Sutherland 1 (1)

Australia A 188/5

Nishant Sindhu 7-0-36-1

Gurjapneet Singh 7-0-44-1

39.1

Vipraj Nigam to Will Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Will Sutherland goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

39.2

Vipraj Nigam to Will Sutherland, 1 run, Will Sutherland goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

39.3

Vipraj Nigam to Mitchell Owen, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Vipraj Nigam sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

39.4

Vipraj Nigam to Mitchell Owen, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Mitchell Owen goes back, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

39.5

Vipraj Nigam to Mitchell Owen, Four, Four !! googly, good length, on the stumps. Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

39.6

Vipraj Nigam to Mitchell Owen, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End of over 40 (5 runs)

Mitchell Owen 9 (17)

Will Sutherland 2 (3)

Australia A 193/5

Vipraj Nigam 9-0-43-1

Nishant Sindhu 7-0-36-1

40.1

Nishant Sindhu to Will Sutherland, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Will Sutherland goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

40.2

Nishant Sindhu to Will Sutherland, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, and Will Sutherland hangs on and tries to hit sloge sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

40.3

Nishant Sindhu to Will Sutherland, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Will Sutherland goes forward, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

40.4

Nishant Sindhu to Will Sutherland, 1 run, Will Sutherland goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

40.5

Nishant Sindhu to Mitchell Owen, 1 run, Nishant Sindhu fires a full-length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield.

40.6

Will Sutherland b N Sindhu 7 (8) Nishant Sindhu to Will Sutherland, no run, b N Sindhu, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Will Sutherland hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

End of over 41 (6 runs)

Will Sutherland 7 (8)

Mitchell Owen 10 (18)

Australia A 199/6

Nishant Sindhu 8-0-42-2

Vipraj Nigam 9-0-43-1

41.1

Vipraj Nigam to Mitchell Owen, 1 run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away for a single.

41.2

Vipraj Nigam to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run, Worked away into the gap, and he scampers across to take one as the required rate continues to climb.

41.3

Vipraj Nigam to Mitchell Owen, 1 run, Mitchell Owen goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an googly delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

41.4

Vipraj Nigam to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, yorker, on the stumps, Ben Dwarshuis hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

41.5

Vipraj Nigam to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot Ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, and Ben Dwarshuis hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

41.6

Vipraj Nigam to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run, Vipraj Nigam lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run. The chase remains a steep one.

End of over 42 (4 runs)

Ben Dwarshuis 2 (4)

Mitchell Owen 12 (20)

Australia A 203/6

Vipraj Nigam 10-0-47-1

Nishant Sindhu 8-0-42-2

42.1

Yash Thakur to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run, Yash Thakur lands this on a good length outside off stump, and the strike is rotated for one. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

42.2

Yash Thakur to Mitchell Owen, 2 runs, Yash Thakur lands this back of a length outside off stump, tapped away for one run as the steep chase continues.

42.3

Yash Thakur to Mitchell Owen, 1 run, Yash Thakur delivers fast ball at full length, Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Mitchell Owen to just 1 run.

42.4

Yash Thakur to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Ben Dwarshuis hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

42.5

Yash Thakur to Ben Dwarshuis, 2 runs, Ben Dwarshuis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

42.6

Ben Dwarshuis c AS Roy b YS Thakur 5 (8) Yash Thakur to Ben Dwarshuis, no run, c AS Roy b YS Thakur, Yash Thakur lands this on a good length around off stump and breaks through. Ben Dwarshuis miscues it straight to Anukul Roy to depart for five off eight balls. That pushes the steep chase further out of reach.

End of over 43 (6 runs)

Ben Dwarshuis 5 (8)

Mitchell Owen 15 (22)

Australia A 209/7

Yash Thakur 7-1-30-1

Vipraj Nigam 10-0-47-1

43.1

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, no run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run as the asking rate climbs.

43.2

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, 1 run, Gurjapneet Singh lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter punches a single.

43.3

Gurjapneet Singh to Todd Murphy, 1 run, Todd Murphy goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

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43.4

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, 1 wide, bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Mitchell Owen's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

43.4

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, no run, Gurjapneet Singh lands a full length delivery on off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the steep required rate climbs further.

43.5

Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Mitchell Owen hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

43.6

Mitchell Owen c (sub K Kushagra) b G Singh 20 (27) Gurjapneet Singh to Mitchell Owen, no run, c (sub K Kushagra) b G Singh, Gurjapneet Singh lands a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball as the required rate keeps climbing in this steep chase.

End of over 44 (7 runs)

Mitchell Owen 20 (27)

Todd Murphy 1 (1)

Australia A 216/8

Gurjapneet Singh 8-0-51-2

Yash Thakur 7-1-30-1

44.1

Yash Thakur to Todd Murphy, 1 run, Todd Murphy hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

44.2

Yash Thakur to Tanveer Sangha, 1 run, Yash Thakur lands this back of a length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run. The chase remains steep.

44.3

Yash Thakur to Todd Murphy, 1 run, Todd Murphy goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

44.4

Yash Thakur to Tanveer Sangha, 1 run, Tanveer Sangha hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

44.5

Yash Thakur to Todd Murphy, 1 run, Todd Murphy goes back and plays a well-timed uppercut off an bouncer delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

44.6

Yash Thakur to Tanveer Sangha, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Yash Thakur sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Tanveer Sangha hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

End of over 45 (5 runs)

Tanveer Sangha 2 (3)

Todd Murphy 4 (4)

Australia A 221/8

Yash Thakur 8-1-35-1

Gurjapneet Singh 8-0-51-2

45.1

Gurjapneet Singh to Todd Murphy, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Todd Murphy goes back, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

45.2

Gurjapneet Singh to Todd Murphy, 1 run, Todd Murphy hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

45.3

Gurjapneet Singh to Tanveer Sangha, 2 runs, Tanveer Sangha goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an slower ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 2 runs.

45.4

Tanveer Sangha b G Singh 4 (5) Gurjapneet Singh to Tanveer Sangha, no run, b G Singh, Bowled out !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Tanveer Sangha goes back and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

45.5

Gurjapneet Singh to Mahli Beardman, 1 run, Mahli Beardman goes back to take bouncer of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

45.6

Gurjapneet Singh to Todd Murphy, 1 run, Todd Murphy hangs in the crease to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

End of over 46 (5 runs)

Todd Murphy 6 (7)

Mahli Beardman 1 (1)

Australia A 226/9

Gurjapneet Singh 9-0-56-3

Yash Thakur 8-1-35-1

46.1

Yash Thakur to Todd Murphy, no run, Yash Thakur lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run. An improbable chase continues.

46.2

Todd Murphy c D Padikkal b YS Thakur 6 (9) Yash Thakur to Todd Murphy, no run, c D Padikkal b YS Thakur, Caught out !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Todd Murphy hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Devdutt Padikkal, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Todd Murphy.

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