So here we are again. It’s the T20 World Cup. It’s India vs Australia. India have been unbeaten in the tournament so far and today they have a chance to knock Australia out of the tournament.
The Aussies were exposed by Afghanistan just a couple of days back, but that was in the absence of their spearhead - Mitchell Starc. There’s a massive difference between a team with and without Mitchell Starc.
It’s a must-win situation for Australia so you can expect the fiery pacer to deliver the goods once again. The Indian top order hasn’t been at its best in the tournament either. And we all know India’s vulnerability against left-arm pacers, especially in major ICC events.
Toss Update:Toss Update:
Australia have won the toss and have opted to field
Teams:Teams:
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
Pitch and Conditions:Pitch and Conditions:
St Lucia has continued to remain the most humid of all islands throughout while being the best place to bat in during this World Cup. In a tournament, where the vagaries in conditions have had quite a say, the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground has been one where most teams have thrived, and it serves as probably the best venue to host this highly-billed battle, especially now with the stakes so high.
There was a heavy shower overnight in the island but it is expected to clear out even if it is set to be a rather windy morning.
Let me know which side you're, throw in any questions and confusions, I'll be most happy to reply all of them.
Welcome to live updates.....
Who will be the highest run scorer? (200 Sats, only one entry)Who will be the highest run scorer? (200 Sats, only one entry)
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Rohit sharma
Rohit
Rohit Sharma
Travis Head
Rohit Sharma
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Very late... It's like copying and pasting..
No problem I will delete.
No don't delete ... Let it be here ..
Too late. Haha.
Rohit Sharma 89(37). When he gets going, there's no stopping ...
India is on fire. Good thing since I cannot afford anymore losses.
One of the best knocks of this World Cup. Put Aussies on the backfoot from the start.
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Predict India's total Score!!Predict India's total Score!!
Win 500 Sats!!Win 500 Sats!!
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Predicting exact number is quite tricky you know. One should be allowed to pick range like from 180-190. At least 10 runs margin.
You're right but that would be too easy ..
That would still be hard but you can change other rules to accommodate like prediction window shuts when match starts. Don’t allow any prediction after the start, then it won’t be easy.
215
You missed it by 10 runs!
The closest one was mine
208
India innings is already finished at 205 runs!!
🫡😂
178
190
176
188
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Is Australia eliminated or can they still get in if AFG loses?
They can if Bangladesh beat Afghanistan but there's still some Maths involved.
Infact, an emphatic win for Bangladesh can hand them a ticket to the semis as well.
It'll be fun today. Australia lose and Afghanistan go to semifinals...
Who will get most number of wickets?Who will get most number of wickets?
It was Arshdeep
Bumrah
Hardik pandya
Kuldeep Yadav.. may be??
Pat Cummins
Bumrah
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Who will hit maximum boundaries (4s)?Who will hit maximum boundaries (4s)?
Sharma
Sharma and any other Indian player don't count now. You can only pick an Australian now..
Warner
0.6
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Arshdeep Singh to Warner, out Caught by Suryakumar Yadav!! Edged and gone!!
Rohit sharma
Travis Head...
Mitchell Marsh
Rohit
Who'll hit highest number of 6s?Who'll hit highest number of 6s?
Rohit sharma
Rohit
Stoinis
Rohit Sharma
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India qualify for the semi-final, they are on their way to Guyana!! India win by 24 runs!! Our MVP Rohit Sharma ...India qualify for the semi-final, they are on their way to Guyana!! India win by 24 runs!! Our MVP Rohit Sharma ...
17.5
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Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, out Caught by Bumrah!! Gone! There goes the last proper Aussies batter.
Australia need 39 runs in 2 overs. Still possible but it's a far cry!!Australia need 39 runs in 2 overs. Still possible but it's a far cry!!
16.3
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Head departs. Australia are 150/5.
Australia need 71 runs in 36 ballsAustralia need 71 runs in 36 balls
Score: 135/3 in 14 oversScore: 135/3 in 14 overs
Stoinis walks back. Out to Axar Patel!!Stoinis walks back. Out to Axar Patel!!
Australia are 141/4 now..
Only 3 runs from Axar's over. Australia are 128/3 in 13 overs.Only 3 runs from Axar's over. Australia are 128/3 in 13 overs.
And now a wicket!!! It's a wicket to previous over. Maxwell is Out to Kuldeep Yadav.And now a wicket!!! It's a wicket to previous over. Maxwell is Out to Kuldeep Yadav.
11.6 6 Kuldeep Yadav to Head, SIX, just over.... It felt like long-off had a sniff but just like it has been the case so often, Travis Head teases the Indian fielders and gets away with it.
Australia are 125/2 in 12 overs.Australia are 125/2 in 12 overs.
Over Summary: 6-10Over Summary: 6-10
9.4
Fifty for headFifty for head
Hardik Pandya to Head, FOUR, to long-on
Australia are 99/2 after 9.5 oversAustralia are 99/2 after 9.5 overs
8.6
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Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Marsh, out Caught by Axar!! Wow what a spectacular catch!!
India need to turn the momentum around here.India need to turn the momentum around here.
Australia going along well in the chase. They have maximised the powerplay and are in check with the asking rate. If they can play the spinners shrewdly, this game could slip away from India...
A good over from Kuldeep. No boundry in this! Australia are 69/1 after 7 overs.A good over from Kuldeep. No boundry in this! Australia are 69/1 after 7 overs.
17 runs in the sixth over and Australia are riding high!!! Score is 67/1 after powerplay17 runs in the sixth over and Australia are riding high!!! Score is 67/1 after powerplay
Kuldeep comes into attack. He may be India's game changer in the match!
Australia are 48 for 1 in 5 overs. They were only 22 in 3 overs!!Australia are 48 for 1 in 5 overs. They were only 22 in 3 overs!!
2 fours in 2 balls! Head is turning it on!2 fours in 2 balls! Head is turning it on!
Mitch Marsh has been dropped twice! Now he is hitting it again and again... Australia are 22/1 in 3 oversMitch Marsh has been dropped twice! Now he is hitting it again and again... Australia are 22/1 in 3 overs
0.6
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Arshdeep Singh to Warner, out Caught by Suryakumar Yadav!! Edged and gone!!
Australia need 206 runs in 20 overs! Big chase coming up! Australia won't surrender without a fight, for sure!Australia need 206 runs in 20 overs! Big chase coming up! Australia won't surrender without a fight, for sure!
19.4
66
Cummins to Jadeja, SIX, launched!! Ver full and angling back in onto the boots.
India reaches 200
Bang! Two 6s in two balls
Single
Then,
18.4
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Stoinis to Shivam Dube, out Caught by Warner!! Holes out!!
Will 215 be the score? 20 required in last over
IND
171-4 in (17) overs171-4 in (17) overs
Australia have made a come backkkk
Surprise!!!Surprise!!!
Hazlewood ends his spell with 1/14 on a night most of his pals are going at 10s and 12s every over.Hazlewood ends his spell with 1/14 on a night most of his pals are going at 10s and 12s every over.
14.3
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Mitchell Starc to Suryakumar Yadav, out Caught by Wade!!
India are 161/4
13.4 6 Stoinis to Suryakumar Yadav, SIX, to long-on
150 up for India .150 up for India .
11.2
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Mitchell Starc to Rohit, out Bowled!! You miss, I hit! Rohit departs after playing a spectacular knock!
IND 131-3 in 12 oversIND 131-3 in 12 overs
10.5
44
Cummins to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR, to deep square leg.
Don't count Surya less than Rohit...Don't count Surya less than Rohit...
Drinks are on the field now.. A much needed break for Australia. Rohit Sharma has raced away to 89* off just 37 balls. India are 114/2 after 10 overs.Drinks are on the field now.. A much needed break for Australia. Rohit Sharma has raced away to 89* off just 37 balls. India are 114/2 after 10 overs.
7.6
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Stoinis to Pant, out Caught by Hazlewood!! Stoinis breaks the partnership.
India are 106/2India are 106/2
4.6
Fifty for RohitFifty for Rohit
Cummins to Rohit, 1 run, fifty for Rohit! Brings it up in 19 balls and within the powerplay. Has been a pretty rollicking innings already.
Over Summary (1-5) - 52/1:Over Summary (1-5) - 52/1:
Just when it was raining sixes, the heavens have opened up. The groundstaff charge in with the covers as the players are off the field. Hopefully just a passing shower and nothing more..Just when it was raining sixes, the heavens have opened up. The groundstaff charge in with the covers as the players are off the field. Hopefully just a passing shower and nothing more..
1.4
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Hazlewood to Kohli, out Caught by Tim David!! Hazlewood strikes in the first over, Kohli departs without troubling the scorers!
Kohli Gone!!!
0.3
44
Mitchell Starc to Rohit, FOUR, stylish shot. Pitched up by the bowler on middle and leg, hint of inswing and Rohit whips it over wide mid-on with nonchalance.
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