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Inglis departs; David heads to the crease
Axar Patel has bowled Josh Inglis (12) but this has brought the big-hitting Tim David to the crease. If the tourists can quickly dismiss David, they will be well and truly in this contest.
Australia are 2-69 after nine overs
Skipper leads the way
Man on a mission: Mitch Marsh.Credit: Getty Images
India review fails
India are disappointed that a review for an edge off Josh Inglis off the spin of Axar was not over-turned. Indeed, they are filthy. Replays indicated there were two noises.
Axar makes breakthrough, Short departs
Matt Short’s exciting knock (25 off 19 deliveries) has ended, trapped lbw attempting to sweep left-arm spinner Axar Patel. The initial soft decision was not out, but this was over-turned on review, the ball pitching just outside the line but hitting enough of the stumps.
Australia are 1-40 in the sixth over
Major issues for India
Matt Short has plonked the medium-paced spin of Varun Chakaravarthy for six over mid-wicket, taking the home team to 0-32 in the fourth over.
Aussies make quick start
After three overs, Australia are 0-26. I dare suggest Arshdeep Singh (0-21 after two overs) will be replaced.
The long – and Short – of it
Matt Short puts the foot down and thumps the left-armed Arshdeep Singh back over his head for six. Two deliveries later, Short goes aerial through mid-off for four. India need a breakthrough.
In the groove: Xavier Bartlett.Credit: Getty Images
Marsh handles Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah concedes only five off his first over, four coming from a push through the gully region by Mitch Marsh.
Australia are 0-11 after two overs
Short, Marsh at the top of Australia’s order
Matt Short has clipped left-armed paceman Arshdeep Singh for four to get the home team off to a good start. While Australia appears to be favourites to win this, much will depend on what Jasprit Bumrah can concoct. The great Bumrah has the ball now.
Relive Tim David’s catch
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