Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground Richmond
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October 31, 2025 5:13 pm
Josh Hazlewood has been awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, which was instrumental in Australia's victory. His contribution was key to their success in this thrilling encounter.
October 31, 2025 5:05 pm
Australia defeated India by 4 wickets in a dramatic finish. Despite a late surge of wickets from India, Australia managed to chase down the target with Marcus Stoinis scoring the winning runs.
October 31, 2025 5:05 pm
Australia chased down the target of 126 runs in 13.2 overs with 4 wickets in hand. Mitchell Marsh was the top scorer with 46 runs, while Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav picked up 2 wickets each for India.
October 31, 2025 5:04 pm
Marcus Stoinis scores the winning runs, securing a dramatic 4-wicket victory for Australia. After a late surge from India, Australia held their nerve to chase down the target of 125.
October 31, 2025 4:59 pm
Jasprit Bumrah delivers a peach of a delivery, bowling Matthew Short for a duck! What a turnaround! Australia loses its sixth wicket, and the pressure is immense. Bumrah is on fire!
October 31, 2025 4:57 pm
Mitchell Owen is caught by Sanju Samson off Jasprit Bumrah for 14 runs off 10 balls, adding a dramatic twist to the chase. Australia loses its fifth wicket, needing just 2 runs to win.
October 31, 2025 4:57 pm
Jasprit Bumrah begins his spell with a dot ball, immediately putting pressure on Marcus Stoinis. A crucial bowling change for India.
October 31, 2025 4:57 pm
Mitchell Owen hits his second consecutive six off Kuldeep Yadav, sending the ball soaring over the ropes! This powerful hitting is putting Australia firmly in control of the chase.
October 31, 2025 4:53 pm
Mitchell Owen launches Kuldeep Yadav for a massive six! This powerful hit brings Australia closer to the target and shifts momentum in their favor. Australia is now 121 for 4.
October 31, 2025 4:50 pm
Kuldeep Yadav traps Josh Inglis LBW for 20 runs off 18 balls. A crucial breakthrough for India as Inglis was looking settled at the crease.
October 31, 2025 4:39 pm
Mitchell Owen takes a single, pushing Australia past the 100-run mark. A crucial milestone in their chase, despite losing three wickets.
October 31, 2025 4:36 pm
Josh Inglis opens Kuldeep Yadav's over with a well-placed boundary, easing the pressure after recent wickets. He's looking to rebuild the innings for Australia.
October 31, 2025 4:35 pm
Varun Chakravarthy has delivered a fantastic over, picking up two crucial wickets of Tim David and Travis Head, and stemming the flow of runs. His spell has brought India right back into the game, putting immense pressure on the Australian middle order.
October 31, 2025 4:33 pm
Varun Chakravarthy takes a brilliant catch off his own bowling to dismiss Tim David for just 1 run. A crucial wicket for India, putting Australia under more pressure.
October 31, 2025 4:27 pm
Mitchell Marsh's explosive innings comes to an end! He's caught by Abhishek Sharma off Kuldeep Yadav for a blistering 46 runs off just 26 balls, including 4 sixes. A massive breakthrough for India!
October 31, 2025 4:26 pm
Mitchell Marsh smashes his fourth six of the innings off Kuldeep Yadav, showcasing immense power and aggressive intent. He's dominating the bowling attack.
October 31, 2025 4:25 pm
Mitchell Marsh continues his aggressive assault, smashing another boundary off Kuldeep Yadav. He's looking incredibly dangerous, dominating the bowling attack with powerful strokes.
October 31, 2025 4:24 pm
Mitchell Marsh smashes a massive six off Kuldeep Yadav, continuing his aggressive onslaught. This powerful hit further accelerates Australia's chase and puts immense pressure on the Indian bowlers.
October 31, 2025 4:24 pm
Mitchell Marsh welcomes Kuldeep Yadav to the crease with a superb boundary, driving the ball to the fence with confidence. This shot keeps the momentum firmly with Australia.
October 31, 2025 4:21 pm
Mitchell Marsh launches a massive six off Varun Chakravarthy, showcasing his power-hitting ability. This big hit further boosts Australia's run rate and puts pressure on the Indian bowlers. He now has 25 runs off 18 balls.
October 31, 2025 4:13 pm
Varun Chakravarthy breaks the dangerous opening partnership, getting Travis Head caught by Tilak Varma for a quickfire 28 off 15 balls. A much-needed wicket for India!
October 31, 2025 4:10 pm
Mitchell Marsh (12 runs off 11 balls) and Travis Head (28 runs off 14 balls) have brought up a sensational 50-run partnership in just 24 balls, setting a strong foundation for Australia.
October 31, 2025 4:08 pm
Mitchell Marsh dispatches Harshit Rana for a massive six, joining Travis Head in the boundary-hitting spree. This powerful stroke further accelerates Australia's dominant chase.
October 31, 2025 1:58 pm
Travis Head smashes another boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent and excellent form. He is making the chase look effortless, putting pressure on the Indian bowling attack.
October 31, 2025 2:01 pm
Travis Head unleashes a powerful six, sending the ball soaring over the ropes! This massive hit further boosts Australia's strong start in their chase, showcasing his aggressive intent.
October 31, 2025 2:08 pm
Jasprit Bumrah bowls a wide delivery that eludes the keeper and races to the boundary for five runs. A fortunate turn of events for Australia, adding valuable runs to their chase without the bat.
October 31, 2025 2:11 pm
A delivery from Jasprit Bumrah goes past the wicketkeeper for four byes, adding crucial bonus runs to Australia's total and boosting their early momentum in the chase.
October 31, 2025 2:12 pm
Travis Head smashes a superb boundary off Jasprit Bumrah, continuing his aggressive start to the innings. This shot adds crucial runs and keeps Australia's chase on track.
October 31, 2025 2:15 pm
Travis Head opens his account with a superb boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes. A confident start for Australia in their chase.
October 31, 2025 2:17 pm
Australia gets off to a cautious start in their chase of 126, scoring 4 runs in the first over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head are looking to settle in.
October 31, 2025 2:17 pm
Jasprit Bumrah bowls the first ball of Australia's chase to Mitchell Marsh, who defends it solidly. A crucial start to the innings for both sides.
October 31, 2025 2:25 pm
Jasprit Bumrah is run out by Nathan Ellis! A dramatic end to the Indian innings as they are bowled out for 125. A fantastic piece of fielding by Ellis seals the deal for Australia.
October 31, 2025 2:27 pm
Abhishek Sharma, who was playing a magnificent innings, is out LBW to Nathan Ellis for 68 runs off 36 balls. A huge blow for India as their star batsman departs.
October 31, 2025 2:33 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes a magnificent six off Xavier Bartlett, showcasing his aggressive intent despite wickets falling around him. A crucial boundary to keep India's hopes alive.
October 31, 2025 2:36 pm
Abhishek Sharma hits a crucial boundary, bringing up India's 114 runs. He continues to fight a lone battle for India, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
October 31, 2025 2:36 pm
Marcus Stoinis gets the breakthrough! Kuldeep Yadav is caught by Sean Abbott for a duck after facing 6 balls. Another crucial wicket for Australia, piling more pressure on India.
October 31, 2025 2:42 pm
Shivam Dube is caught by Josh Inglis off Xavier Bartlett for just 4 runs. A short but impactful stay at the crease comes to an end.
October 31, 2025 2:45 pm
New batsman Shivam Dube wastes no time, hitting a magnificent four off Xavier Bartlett to get off the mark in style. A confident start for the new man at the crease.
October 31, 2025 2:48 pm
Harshit Rana is caught by Tim David off the bowling of Xavier Bartlett. He departs after scoring a valuable 35 runs, breaking a crucial partnership for India.
October 31, 2025 2:53 pm
Harshit Rana unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the boundary for a massive six! This crucial hit not only boosts India's score but also brings up the team's century, injecting much-needed momentum into the innings.
October 31, 2025 2:57 pm
Abhishek Sharma and Harshit Rana have put together a crucial 50-run partnership, stabilizing India's innings after early wickets. Harshit Rana has contributed 34 runs off 30 balls, while Abhishek Sharma has scored 18 runs off 14 balls in this partnership. This stand has brought India to a respectable total.
October 31, 2025 2:58 pm
Harshit Rana strikes a crucial boundary, adding four runs to India's total. This well-timed shot keeps the momentum going after Abhishek Sharma's impressive fifty, putting pressure back on the Australian bowlers.
October 31, 2025 2:58 pm
Abhishek Sharma brings up a magnificent half-century off just 23 balls, including 7 fours and 1 six. A truly crucial innings under immense pressure, guiding India's recovery.
| Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 217.39 |
October 31, 2025 2:59 pm
Abhishek Sharma brings up a brilliant half-century off just 23 balls, a crucial innings under immense pressure. He has been the backbone of India's innings, guiding them through a tough period with resilience and skill.
October 31, 2025 3:08 pm
Abhishek Sharma moves to 49 runs, just one shy of a brilliant half-century. He has been the anchor for India, batting with great determination after early wickets.
October 31, 2025 3:08 pm
Harshit Rana hits a much-needed boundary, finding the gap with a well-timed shot. This boundary helps in releasing some pressure and keeps the scoreboard ticking for India.
October 31, 2025 3:11 pm
Harshit Rana finds the boundary after a period of dot balls, releasing some pressure on India. This crucial four keeps the scoreboard ticking.
October 31, 2025 3:13 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary, showcasing his aggressive intent and providing a crucial boost to India's innings. This boundary helps in building momentum for the team.
October 31, 2025 3:14 pm
Abhishek Sharma unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This much-needed boundary injects some momentum into India's innings after a tough start.
October 31, 2025 3:20 pm
Harshit Rana takes a single, bringing up India's 50 runs. The team has fought hard after losing five early wickets, with Abhishek Sharma playing a crucial role.
October 31, 2025 3:22 pm
Axar Patel is run out by a brilliant piece of fielding from Tim David and Josh Inglis. Trying to sneak a quick single, Axar was well short of his ground, adding to India's woes.
October 31, 2025 3:23 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary, a powerful shot that finds the fence. He is providing crucial momentum to India's innings after early wickets.
October 31, 2025 3:29 pm
Abhishek Sharma hits a crucial boundary, finding the gap with precision and sending the ball racing to the fence. This boundary provides a much-needed boost to India after losing early wickets.
October 31, 2025 3:30 pm
Josh Hazlewood picks up his third wicket, as Tilak Varma is caught by Josh Inglis. India's top order crumbles under pressure, losing another crucial batsman.
October 31, 2025 3:51 pm
Josh Hazlewood picks up another crucial wicket, as Suryakumar Yadav is caught by Josh Inglis. This is a massive blow for India, losing their third wicket early in the innings.
October 31, 2025 3:54 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes another boundary, making it two in two! He's looking aggressive and trying to shift the momentum after the fall of two quick wickets. He is currently on 20 runs from 8 balls.
October 31, 2025 3:56 pm
Abhishek Sharma strikes a beautiful boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes! This four provides some much-needed momentum for India after losing two quick wickets, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
October 31, 2025 3:59 pm
Nathan Ellis traps Sanju Samson plumb in front, and the umpire raises his finger! A crucial wicket for Australia as India loses its second wicket. Samson departs for just 2 runs.
October 31, 2025 4:02 pm
Josh Hazlewood gets the breakthrough for Australia! Shubman Gill is caught by Mitchell Marsh for 5 runs off 10 balls. A crucial early wicket for Australia.
October 31, 2025 4:02 pm
Abhishek Sharma smashes a magnificent six, the first of the innings! He's looking dangerous and has shifted the momentum with this powerful stroke. India's innings is picking up pace.
October 31, 2025 4:05 pm
Abhishek Sharma hits the first boundary of the innings with a well-timed shot, sending the ball racing to the ropes. This four will surely boost his confidence and get India going.
October 31, 2025 4:06 pm
Josh Hazlewood has delivered five consecutive dot balls to Shubman Gill, showcasing exceptional control and putting immense pressure on the Indian opener. A brilliant display of disciplined bowling to start the innings.
October 31, 2025 4:08 pm
Josh Hazlewood opens the bowling for Australia, and Shubman Gill plays a cautious defensive shot on the first ball of the innings. A steady start to what promises to be an exciting match.
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