Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Australian Men’s Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team match scorecard:
12:13 AM IST:
And that wraps up this exhilarating clash where India triumphed over Australia to book their place in the semifinals. Australia’s hopes now hinge on the final Super Eight match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh on 25th June, Monday, which will begin at 6 AM IST (12:30 AM GMT). As always, join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
12:11 AM IST:
Rohit Sharma, India’s victorious captain, is up for a chat once again. He expresses satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting the importance of understanding the opposition’s strengths. He believes that India stuck to their plans and executed them well as a team. While 200 runs was a good target, he notes the breeze made conditions tricky, and anything could happen.
Rohit credits the team’s familiarity with the conditions and mentions the importance of individuals stepping up. Regarding Kuldeep Yadav’s role, he says that despite the pace-friendly New York pitches, they knew Kuldeep would play a crucial role in the Caribbean. On their semifinal plans, Rohit says India will continue playing in the same manner, focusing on playing freely without worrying too much about the future.
12:10 AM IST:
Mitchell Marsh, Australia’s captain, admits it is disappointing but acknowledges there is still a slim chance for their progression. He praises India for being the better team and deserving the win, particularly Rohit Sharma’s explosive start. Marsh reflects on Australia’s chase, noting they lost crucial wickets at the wrong times. He ends by saying he’ll be cheering for Bangladesh in their final Super Eight match.
12:06 AM IST:
Rohit Sharma is named the Player of the Match for his brilliant 92 runs from 41 balls. He mentions the importance of playing shots to the off-side, especially against Australia’s plan of bowling with the breeze. Rohit acknowledges that it’s crucial to have an open mind and access all areas of the field. He is pleased that his aggressive approach paid off, and it worked well on the good wicket.
12:05 AM IST:
Presentation Time…
12:03 AM IST:
Earlier, India set a massive target, thanks to a brilliant 92-run knock by Rohit Sharma, along with valuable contributions from Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube. Australia struggled to contain the Indian batting onslaught. Josh Hazlewood was the standout bowler for Australia, conceding just 14 runs and taking a wicket, but Mitchell Starc and Marcus Stoinis were expensive.
In their chase, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Glenn Maxwell fought hard, but a lack of support from the lower order meant they fell short. Australia now relies on Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan, and they hope the final Super Eight match isn’t washed out.
12:00 AM IST:
India got off to a perfect start with Arshdeep Singh dismissing David Warner in the first over. However, Australia fought back through Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, stabilizing their innings. A brilliant catch by Axar Patel shifted the momentum in India’s favor, and after a couple of breakthroughs, Australia was on the back foot. Glenn Maxwell tried to keep the chase alive but was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav. Head continued to fight on, but when he fell to Jasprit Bumrah, the game was virtually sealed. India wrapped up the match as Australia couldn’t muster a successful fightback.
11:55 PM IST:
After losing David Warner early, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh steadied the ship, using the Powerplay well. Both played aggressively, ensuring that the required run rate never got out of hand. Axar Patel’s stunning catch of Marsh was a turning point. Maxwell came out with a positive approach, keeping the chase alive with a quick cameo, but lost his wicket. Marcus Stoinis couldn’t make an impact either, leaving Head to carry the burden. Despite his best efforts, Head’s dismissal against Bumrah sealed the win for India, although Australia managed to reduce the victory margin and maintain a better NRR than Afghanistan.
11:48 PM IST:
India March On to the Semis!
A comprehensive victory for the Men in Blue, who remain unbeaten in this World Cup. Australia fought hard, with Travis Head’s brilliant knock keeping them in the game. However, India’s calm and disciplined approach in the end ensured they sealed the win. Australia now has to wait for the outcome of Bangladesh’s match to see if they make it to the semis.
