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India vs Australia:
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first.
India started strong with Rohit Sharma scoring 92 and Suryakumar Yadav adding 31. Kohli once again disappointed fans. India kept scoring and set a target of 206 runs at the loss of 5 wickets. Starc and Stoinis both took 2 wickets each.
Australia’s top order collapsed, except for Travis Head who scored 76 runs. The others contributed between 10 and 30 runs each, resulting in a total of 181 runs. Arshdeep Singh took 3 wickets and Kuldeep Yadav claimed 2 wickets.
What went wrong for Australia:
Australia’s middle order failed to perform, and Maxwell got out attempting a switch hit instead of playing a big innings. Stoinis also failed, and Tim David managed only fifteen runs off eleven balls. Warner’s early dismissal in the first over was crucial, but Head and Marsh played well during the power play. Marsh’s exceptional catch was a turning point.
Maxwell came in and scored boundaries in his first over, making sixty-three runs, suggesting India might face difficulties. However, Maxwell was dismissed Kuldeep’s last over, but he had plenty of opportunities afterwards. He did what Imran Khan did against India, emerging from the fog to attempt a shot and get caught out.
Head played well, but over 200 runs did not come from one player; it required a collective effort from three to four players. Marsh and Maxwell contributed somewhat, but it wasn’t sufficient.
Credit goes to India’s spin bowling, particularly to Kuldeep Yadav, who bowled exceptionally well, taking two crucial wickets for just twenty runs in four overs, dismissing Maxwell and Marsh. Patel had a poor first over, but he recovered with two excellent overs under pressure, leading Maxwell to play a risky shot and Stoinis to lose his wicket.
Bumrah once again proved dangerous and economical, applying pressure consistently. A team with a bowler like Bumrah finds victories easier. He was also effective with the new ball and relieved pressure on fellow bowlers in the death overs. Rashid also performed well, despite conceding runs, he took important wickets. Hardik Pandya’s performance was particularly impressive throughout the match.
Australia lost this match due to their bowling, which was below par, especially disappointing was Zampa’s performance. In batting, good partnerships were needed to guide Australia to victory, with Travis Head leading the charge. The exceptional catch off Marsh’s shot and Maxwell’s dismissal proved costly for Australia.
Now, they await the result of tomorrow’s match. If Afghanistan beats Bangladesh, Australia will be knocked out of the semifinals. It’s disappointing for cricket fans to see a strong team exit, but ultimately, the better-playing team wins.
Courtesy: Aamir Khakwani
