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AUS • 1st innings

236/10

IND • 2nd innings

237/1

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38.1

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Back of a length and on middle, slower too, Virat Kohli punches it to long on for a single.

38.2

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Fuller and on middle, Rohit Sharma flicks it to deep square leg for a run. India just one hit away from the victory now.

38.3

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

FOUR! Done and dusted! Virat Kohli hits the winning runs! Nathan Ellis bangs in a bouncer, on middle. Kohli waits for it, opens his bat face like a frying pan, and ramps it over the keeper's head for a boundary. INDIA WIN BY 9 WICKETS!

37.1

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Short and on middle, Rohit Sharma nudges it to short mid-wicket.

37.2

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

SIX! BOOM! Rohit Sharma has played the sweep shot excellently in this game! Flighted, full and around middle, Rohit goes down on one knee and slog sweeps it powerfully over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie.

37.3

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Short again and on middle, Rohit Sharma pats it back to the bowler.

37.4

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Rohit Sharma looks in a hurry now! Flatter, full and on middle and leg, Rohit goes down one again for the slog sweep. He connects well but this time the ball just bounces inside for a one-bounce four. Just 8 runs needed to win now.

37.5

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Flatter, full and on leg, Rohit Sharma works it through mid-wicket for one.

37.6

Matthew Short to Virat Kohli

Short and on leg, Virat Kohli nudges it through square leg for one more.

Till Now Score: 231/1

(38 Overs)

V Kohli

69(79)

R Sharma

120(124)

M Short

4-0-29-0

Over 38 ·231 Runs

36.1

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Slower one, full and on middle, Virat Kohli uses his feet but yorks himself. He jams it out towards mid off.

36.2

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Short of a length and on off, Virat Kohli dabs it down to point.

36.3

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Back of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it through square leg for a single.

36.4

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

In the air....SAFE! Nathan Ellis bangs this one into the pitch, on middle, gets some extra bounce. Rohit Sharma looks to pull it away, but the ball gets big on him and takes the top edge. It goes high in the air, Josh Hazlewood at mid on thinks it is Ellis's catch, and starts to run forward a bit late. He then has to slide in and tries to grab it with his outstretched left hand, but fails to hold onto it. Might have hurt his fingers as well. And he is going off the field, as there has been a bit of bleeding on one of his fingers on his left hand. Looks like Xavier Bartlett is in for Hazlewood as the substitute fielder.

36.5

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Pitched up and on middle, Rohit Sharma clips it through mid-wicket for one.

36.6

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

FOUR! Pure timing! Nathan Ellis goes full again, on middle, pace on. Virat Kohli brings his wrists into play and whips it away with amazing timing. There is a fielder at deep square leg. He runs to his left, but the timing is so good that the ball wins the race to the fence. This also brings up the 150-run partnership between Virat and Rohit.

Till Now Score: 219/1

(37 Overs)

V Kohli

68(78)

R Sharma

109(119)

N Ellis

7-0-54-0

Over 37 ·219 Runs

35.1

1WD

Matthew Short to Virat Kohli

WIDE! Short and way down the leg side, Virat Kohli tries to hook it away but fails to reach it. Wided.

35.1

Matthew Short to Virat Kohli

Flighted, full and on off, Virat Kohli pushes it through covers for a single.

35.2

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Short drags the length back, but slides this down leg. Rohit gets inside the line and leaves. Carey collects it to his left. Not called a wide under the new ICC regulations. Previously, any delivery passing down the leg side was automatically given as a wide. The updated rule introduces two additional guideline markings on the crease, one each for left and right-handed batters. These lines are positioned slightly closer to the leg stump, making the wide ball law more precise and efficient.

35.3

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Drags his length back and around off, Rohit Sharma punches it to extra covers.

35.4

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Superb shot! Tossed up, full and around middle, Rohit Sharma goes down on one knee and sweeps it right off the middle of the bat. It flies towards the deep mid-wicket fence and lands just in front of the cushion for a boundary. The replay confirms it.

35.5

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Flatter, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma drills it to long on for a run.

35.6

Matthew Short to Virat Kohli

Tossed up, full and on off, Virat Kohli eases it to long off for one. India needs just 24 runs to win now!

Till Now Score: 213/1

(36 Overs)

V Kohli

63(74)

R Sharma

108(117)

M Short

3-0-17-0

Over 36 ·213 Runs

1WD

34.1

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Shorter in length and outside off, turns away, Rohit Sharma slaps it hard but straight to extra covers.

34.2

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Floated, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma eases it to long on for a single.

34.3

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Fires in a yorker, on middle, Virat Kohli digs it out down the pitch.

34.4

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Quicker, short and on leg, Virat Kohli stays back and clips it to square leg.

34.5

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

A googly, full and on middle, turns in, Virat Kohli works it through square leg for a run.

34.6

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flatter, short and on middle, angles in sharply, Rohit Sharma looks to nudge it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Adam Zampa finishes his spell wicketless with figures of 10-0-50-0.

Till Now Score: 205/1

(35 Overs)

R Sharma

103(113)

V Kohli

61(72)

A Zampa

10-0-50-0

Over 35 ·205 Runs

33.1

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Flighted, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma tucks it to short mid-wicket.

33.2

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Flatter, full and on leg, Rohit Sharma clips it to square leg.

33.3

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Fires one full, on middle, Rohit Sharma drills it to long on for a single.

33.4

Matthew Short to Virat Kohli

Short and on off, Virat Kohli moves back and punches it through covers for a run.

33.5

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Beautifully bowled! Tossed up, full and on off, goes straight. Rohit Sharma looks to loft it away and plays for the turn, but misses. He also loses his balance a bit, but Alex Carey fails to gather it cleanly and lets go of a stumping chance.

33.6

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Drags his length back, on middle, Rohit Sharma forces it down to long on for one.

Till Now Score: 203/1

(34 Overs)

R Sharma

102(110)

V Kohli

60(69)

M Short

2-0-9-0

Over 34 ·203 Runs

32.1

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flatter, full and on off, Rohit Sharma stays back and guides it off the outer half of the bat past short third. Mitchell Starc chases after it and collects it. Two taken.

32.2

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flighted, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma absolutely drills it down the pitch. He has hit it so hard that Virat Kohli does not even get time to move away and the ball hits his pads and says put.

32.3

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Tossed up, full and on off, Rohit Sharma pushes it towards cover-point for a quick single. He moves to 99 now.

32.4

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Goes a bit short and outside off, Virat Kohli punches it through extra covers for a run.

32.5

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Looped up, full and around off, Rohit Sharma steers it towards short third.

32.6

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

HUNDRED FOR ROHIT! Century number 33 for the 'Hit-man' and 9th against Australia in ODI cricket, and his second ton at the Sydney Cricket Ground in this format. Also, this is his second ODI century in this calendar year. He has looked so assured in this innings and never gave away any chance to the bowlers. A knock from the top drawer. Coming to the delivery, it is floated, full and on off, Rohit Sharma eases it to long off for one. Rohit looks up to the heavens and raises his bat to soak in all the applause. Also, gets a warm hug from Virat Kohli. With that, 200 is up for India as well.

Till Now Score: 200/1

(33 Overs)

R Sharma

100(105)

V Kohli

59(68)

A Zampa

9-0-48-0

Over 33 ·200 Runs

31.1

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Short and on off, Rohit Sharma punches it to sweeper covers for a single. He moves to 91.

31.2

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Floated, full and on off, Virat Kohli pushes it to short covers.

31.3

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Flatter, short and on leg, Virat Kohli moves back and flicks it through square leg for a run. With that, Kohli becomes the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs ever, surpassing the Sri Lankan legend, Kumar Sangakkara (14,234 runs), and just behind the great Sachin Tendulkar.

31.4

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Nicely done! Flighted, full and around middle, Rohit Sharma goes down on one knee and nails the sweep to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

31.5

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Quicker, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma eases it to long on for one. He is just one hit away from a hundred now.

31.6

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

FOUR! Virat Kohli's turn now! Shorter in length and outside off, Virat Kohli rocks back and crunches it through point for another boundary.

Till Now Score: 195/1

(32 Overs)

V Kohli

58(67)

R Sharma

96(100)

C Connolly

5-0-36-0

Over 32 ·195 Runs

30.1

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Floated, full and on off, Rohit Sharma gets forward and taps it to short covers.

30.2

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Tossed up, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma blocks it down the pitch.

30.3

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flatter delivery, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma defends it on the front foot.

30.4

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Slower through the air, shortish and on middle, sticks to the surface a bit. Rohit Sharma pushes it a bit uppishly but safely towards the bowler.

30.5

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flighted, full and on off, Rohit Sharma goes inside out and lofts it wide of long off for a single.

30.6

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

RIPPER! Loopy delivery, full and on off, gets it to turn away a bit. Virat Kohli gets drawn forward as he tries to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Till Now Score: 184/1

(31 Overs)

V Kohli

53(64)

R Sharma

90(97)

A Zampa

8-0-43-0

Over 31 ·184 Runs

29.1

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Fuller one, on off, Rohit pushes it back to Connolly.

29.2

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Swept away neatly! Serves it full and on middle. Rohit Sharma reads the length early and sweeps it along the SCG carpet, beating deep mid-wicket to his right for a boundary.

29.3

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Pushed fuller, around off, Rohit drives it straight down the ground. Connolly with a diving stop to his left.

29.4

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Lands full, around off, Rohit Sharma leans ahead and drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

29.5

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and drives it back to Cooper.

29.6

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Slightly fuller and around off, Kohli plays off the front foot and knocks it to extra cover.

Till Now Score: 183/1

(30 Overs)

V Kohli

53(63)

R Sharma

89(92)

C Connolly

4-0-25-0

Over 30 ·183 Runs

28.1

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Crunched away! Pitched full and outside off, Rohit gets on the front foot, uses the width and slaps it to the left of the diving extra cover fielder for a boundary.

28.2

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flatter and quicker, outside off, Rohit steers it to deep backward point for a single.

28.3

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Short and outside off, Kohli waits back and guides it to short third.

28.4

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Pushed through, full and on off, Virat carves it to mid off.

28.5

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Touch short on middle, Virat Kohli goes deep in the crease and tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

28.6

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Fullish delivery, sliding on the leg stump at 84 kph. Rohit Sharma slogs it over mid-wicket for an easy single. 7 runs off this over. Adam Zampa's figures read 7-0-42-0.

Till Now Score: 178/1

(29 Overs)

R Sharma

84(88)

V Kohli

53(61)

A Zampa

7-0-42-0

Over 29 ·178 Runs

27.1

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Dropped fuller and just around off, Virat Kohli carves it through extra cover for a couple of runs as deep point cuts it off to his right. Kohli on 49!

27.2

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Length ball, sliding in on the pads, Kohli stands tall and tucks it to mid-wicket.

27.3

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

FIFTY FOR VIRAT KOHLI! His 75th half century in ODIs. The crowd is up, chanting, cheering and appreciating a classy knock from the chase maestro. Full and on the pads, Virat Kohli flicks it to the left of deep square leg for an easy single. This is Kohli's second fifty in ODIs at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Gets a hug from Rohit and calmly lifts his bat to celebrate his milestone. This has been a typical Virat Kohli fifty in a run chase. Nothing flashy, just straightforward cricket.

27.4

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Milestones keep coming, as this brings up the 100-run partnership between Ro-Ko. Full and on the stumps, driven down the ground to the left of long on for a single.

27.5

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Short and outside off, Kohli hangs back and cuts it to widish point. Rohit wants a single, but Kohli sends him back as the fielder is quick to cut it off to his right.

27.6

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Fuller one, on the stumps, Kohli lunges ahead and flicks it to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Till Now Score: 171/1

(28 Overs)

V Kohli

52(58)

R Sharma

78(85)

C Connolly

3-0-20-0

Over 28 ·171 Runs

26.1

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

SIX! SAILS ALL THE WAY! Zampa serves it into the slot, full and around off. Rohit Sharma nicely gets under it and slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a massive six.

26.2

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flattens it up, does Zampa. Short and on the pads, Rohit nudges around the corner on the leg side for a single.

26.3

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Fires in a full toss, at the pads, Virat misses to flick it off the front foot and is struck low on the front pad. Zampa appeals for LBW, but not given.

26.4

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

At 92.5 kph, this is full and around off, Virat eases it into the off side with soft hands.

26.5

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Lower trajectory, full and on off, Virat Kohli leans forward and drives it to the left of mid off for a single.

26.6

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Quicker one at 93.8 kph, on a length around middle, Rohit Sharma hangs back and tucks it to mid-wicket. India need 72 runs to win off 138 balls.

Till Now Score: 165/1

(27 Overs)

R Sharma

77(84)

V Kohli

47(53)

A Zampa

6-0-35-0

Over 27 ·165 Runs

25.1

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Fuller and on middle, Virat Kohli drives it wide of mid on for a quick single.

25.2

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Pitched up and on leg, Rohit Sharma clips it through square leg for a run.

25.3

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

FOUR! All class! Short ball from Ellis, on top of the off pole. Virat Kohli gets himself into a good position and pulls it perfectly between deep square leg and deep fine leg for a boundary. Virat moves to 45 off 49.

25.4

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Similar line and length, Virat pulls it a bit squarer this time to deep square leg for a single.

25.5

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Races away! Around the wicket, full and on the leg stump. Rohit Sharma heaves it over mid-wicket for a cracking boundary. Runs coming at ease and at will for the Indians.

25.6

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Attacks the stumps, does Ellis. on a length, and skidding a bit. Rohit Sharma uses his wrists to steer it away to deep square leg for a single. Another costly over from Ellis. 12 runs off it.

Till Now Score: 157/1

(26 Overs)

R Sharma

70(81)

V Kohli

46(50)

N Ellis

6-0-48-0

Over 26 ·157 Runs

24.1

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

On a dragged length, outside off, Rohit stands deep in the crease and cuts it to deep point for one more.

24.2

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Flatter and shorter, on middle, Virat Kohli uses the depth of the crease and knocks it to deep square leg for a single.

24.3

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Fractionally fuller, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma gently pushes it back to the bowler.

24.4

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Leg break, on a length, on off, Rohit hangs back and punches it to extra cover.

24.5

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flighted, full and outside off, Rohit Sharma slices it thorugh point for a single.

24.6

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Quicker, full and on middle, Virat Kohli clips it through mid-wicket for one.

Till Now Score: 145/1

(25 Overs)

V Kohli

40(47)

R Sharma

64(78)

A Zampa

5-0-27-0

Over 25 ·145 Runs

23.1

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

A length ball, outside off, Virat Kohli dabs it off the back foot to backward point.

23.2

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

That appeared so close in real time! This one skids through and just doesn't rise enough from the good length, on middle. Virat Kohli shapes to play the pull shot, but the ball passes close to the inside edge and thuds his thigh pad. A huge appeal for LBW, but not given. Marsh rolls the dice here and takes a review. UltraEdge shows nothing and Ball Tracking saves Kohli as the ball is clipping the top of the middle and leg stumps on the umpire's call. Kohli survives.

23.3

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Fuller one, outside off, Rohit waits and steers it behind square on the off side for a single.

23.4

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Short ball, on top of the stumps, Kohli rises with the bounce and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for an easy single.

23.5

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Full, on off, Rohit opens the bat face at the last second and steers it through backward point for a single. Uh, oh! Ellis has overstepped and it is signaled No Ball. Free Hit to follow...

23.5

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

PUT DOWN! It wouldn't have mattered whatsoever as it was a Free Hit. Short ball, on the middle stump line. Kohli shapes to pull and plays it aerially, but straight to deep square leg. The ball dips in front of the fielder patrolling that area. Owen bends low to gather it, but shells it in the end. A single taken.

23.6

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Back of a length, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma works it to the right of square leg for a single.

Till Now Score: 141/1

(24 Overs)

R Sharma

62(74)

V Kohli

38(45)

N Ellis

5-0-36-0

Over 24 ·141 Runs

22.1

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Slider, full and on middle, Virat lunges forward and drives it to long off for an easy single.

22.2

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flipper on a fuller length, Rohit Sharma works it along the ground to mid off.

22.3

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Pitched full and in front of the sticks, Rohit flicks it through mid on for a single.

22.4

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Nice bit of loop, full and on off, Virat Kohli gets forward and drills it using his wrists to long on. Another single milked.

22.5

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flatter one, short and on middle, Rohit hangs back and tucks it to mid on.

22.6

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Streaky, but that races away! A drifter on the leg stump line, full in length. Rohit Sharma gets down on a knee to sweep it away, but gets a thick inside edge and the ball races behind to the deep fine leg for a boundary.

Till Now Score: 134/1

(23 Overs)

R Sharma

59(71)

V Kohli

36(41)

A Zampa

4-0-23-0

Over 23 ·134 Runs

21.1

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Matthew Short is into the attack now. Full and tossed up on the stumps, Rohit works it along the ground for a single at long on.

21.2

Matthew Short to Virat Kohli

Flatter ball, full and on off, Virat looks to work it to the leg side, but gets a leading edge through mid off for a single.

21.3

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Drops it short on middle, Rohit presses back and nudges it with soft hands to deep square leg for a single.

21.4

Matthew Short to Virat Kohli

Full and on middle and leg, Virat Kohli leans forward and clips it along the ground to deep square leg for one more.

21.5

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma

Slides it on the leg stump line, Rohit tickles it behind to deep fine leg for a single.

21.6

Matthew Short to Virat Kohli

Drag-downer, on middle, Virat Kohli stands tall and punches it down to long off for a single. The Indian train keeps cruising with 6 singles coming off this over.

Till Now Score: 127/1

(22 Overs)

V Kohli

34(39)

R Sharma

54(67)

M Short

1-0-6-0

Over 22 ·127 Runs

20.1

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Nagging length, on middle, pulled off the back foot to mid-wicket by Virat.

20.2

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Back of a length, on the stumps. Virat waits back and nudges it to square leg.

20.3

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Short of a good length, on top of middle, Virat Kohli stands tall and short-arm jabs it to the left of deep square leg for a single.

20.4

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

FIFTY FOR ROHIT SHARMA! His 60th half century in ODIs, and his love affair with the SCG continues as this is his third half century at this venue. Full and straight at the stumps, Rohit flicks it to deep square leg for a single to get to his milestone. Back-to-back fifties for Rohit in this series. He has hardly been troubled by any bowler this evening and has batted like home. Also, this brings up the 50-run partnership between Rohit and Virat.

20.5

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Sharp short ball, Kohli pulls it to the mid-wicket region for a single.

20.6

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Short of a length, on the leg stump, Rohit works it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Till Now Score: 121/1

(21 Overs)

R Sharma

51(64)

V Kohli

31(36)

N Ellis

4-0-30-0

Over 21 ·121 Runs

19.1

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma

Good length and on off, takes pace off, Rohit Sharma gets into his defensive stroke a bit early but adjusts well to keep it down on the off side.

19.2

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma

Bangs in a good bumper, outside off, Rohit Sharma winds up for the pull but then drops his hands to let it go.

19.3

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma

Fuller and on off, Rohit Sharma guides it off the outer half of the bat towards short third.

19.4

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma

Pitched up and on middle, Rohit Sharma knocks it to mid on. He moves to 49 now.

19.5

Mitchell Owen to Virat Kohli

Fuller again and on off, Virat Kohli drives it to mid off.

19.6

Mitchell Owen to Virat Kohli

Short of a length and outside off, Virat Kohli reaches out and cuts it towards deep point for one. Just 2 runs off the Owen's first over!

Till Now Score: 117/1

(20 Overs)

V Kohli

29(32)

R Sharma

49(62)

M Owen

1-0-2-0

Over 20 ·117 Runs

18.1

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

On a length and on middle, Virat Kohli flicks it through square leg for a single.

18.2

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

A big shout for LBW, but turned down! Good length and on middle, shaping in a bit, Rohit Sharma looks to clip it away but looks like he misses and gets hit high on the pads. Mitchell Marsh signals bat and does not take the review. He is correct, as the replay and Snicko confirm an inside edge there.

18.3

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Back of a length and around off, Rohit Sharma punches it through cover-point for a run. All 1's on the board, as India are 111/1!

18.4

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Short of a length and on middle, Virat Kohli rolls his wrists and pulls it to deep square leg for another run.

18.5

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Touch fuller and on middle, Rohit Sharma tucks it through square leg for one.

18.6

Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli

Short again and outside off, Virat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and steers it towards deep point for a brace.

Till Now Score: 115/1

(19 Overs)

V Kohli

28(30)

R Sharma

48(58)

N Ellis

3-0-26-0

Over 19 ·115 Runs

17.1

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Flatter, full and around leg, Rohit Sharma goes down to swipe it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

17.2

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Flighted, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma works it off the bottom half of the bat towards long on for a single.

17.3

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Floated, full and on leg, Virat Kohli drills it to long on for a run.

17.4

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Shorter in length, on middle, Rohit Sharma flicks if off the back foot through square leg for another run.

17.5

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Arm ball, full and on middle, goes in with the arm. Virat Kohli fails to clip it away and gets hit on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down. Going down the leg stump line, this one.

17.6

Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli

Looped up, full and on off, Virat Kohli eases it towards long off for one. Ro-Ko are milking the singles pretty comfortably here.

Till Now Score: 109/1

(18 Overs)

V Kohli

24(27)

R Sharma

46(55)

C Connolly

2-0-14-0

Over 18 ·109 Runs

16.1

1WD

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

WIDE! Just loses his line a bit and serves this full, but down the leg side. Rohit Sharma fails to glance it away. Wided.

16.1

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Short of a length and on off, Rohit Sharma hops up to get on top of it and dabs it down to point.

16.2

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Hard-length delivery around off, angling away, Rohit Sharma steers it towards short third.

16.3

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Back of a length and on off, Rohit Sharma runs it down to thrid man for a single.

16.4

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli

Good-length delivery and just outside off, Virat Kohli guides it towards point.

16.5

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli

On a length and on middle, Virat Kohli nudges it to mid-wicket.

16.6

1WD

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli

WIDE! Length again but down the leg side, Virat Kohli misses his flick. Second wide of the over.

16.6

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli

Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Virat Kohli gets on top of it and pats it towards point. He wants the run but is sent back.

Till Now Score: 105/1

(17 Overs)

V Kohli

22(24)

R Sharma

44(52)

M Starc

5-0-31-0

Over 17 ·105 Runs

1WD

15.1

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flighted, full and on off, Rohit Sharma waits for it and steers it towards cover-point.

15.2

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Tossed up, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma eases it to long off for a single. 100 UP FOR INDIA!

15.3

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Floated, full and around off, Virat Kohli drills it wide of short covers, where the fielder dives to his left to stop it well.

15.4

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Slows it up, full and on off, Virat Kohli strides out and pushes it towards short covers again. Cooper Connolly once again makes a fine stop, diving to his left.

15.5

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Looped up, full and on off, Virat Kohli drives it to long off for one.

15.6

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Gives it more air on this one, full and around off, Rohit Sharma guides it past point for one more.

Till Now Score: 102/1

(16 Overs)

R Sharma

43(49)

V Kohli

22(21)

A Zampa

3-0-16-0

Over 16 ·102 Runs

14.1

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli

FOUR! Classy from Virat Kohli! Fuller in length and on middle, Kohli presents the full face of the bat and plays a textbook straight drive. With a high elbow, steady head, and perfect balance, he times it past the bowler. The ball teases Mitchell Marsh's chase all the way before going all the way to the long off fence for a boundary.

14.2

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli

Good cricket! Back of a length and on off, Virat Kohli drops it to the off side for a quick single.

14.3

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Fuller one and outside off, Rohit Sharma reaches out a bit and pushes it through covers for a run.

14.4

Mitchell Starc to Virat Kohli

Pitched up and on off, Virat Kohli drills it to mid off for a quick run.

14.5

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Goes fuller again, on off, Rohit Sharma takes a couple of steps forward and across to block it out.

14.6

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Overpitched and on off, Rohit Sharma drives it wide of mid off for one.

Till Now Score: 99/1

(15 Overs)

R Sharma

41(46)

V Kohli

21(18)

M Starc

4-0-28-0

Over 15 ·99 Runs

13.1

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Flighted, full and on off, Rohit Sharma strides out and blocks it out.

13.2

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

SIX! Shot of the chase so far! Tossed up, full and on off, turns away too. Rohit Sharma goes a bit inside out, extends his arms, and lofts it beautifully. He does not try to ht it too hard, and the timing is so good that it sails over the wide long off fence for a biggie. Effortless!

13.3

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Short and on off, Rohit Sharma punches it through covers for a single.

13.4

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Floated, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it to short mid-wicket.

13.5

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Slows it up a bit, full and on off, Virat Kohli defends it on the front foot.

13.6

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Darts this one full, on middle, angling in. Virat Kohli looks to push it away but gets an inside edge thorugh square leg for one.

Till Now Score: 91/1

(14 Overs)

V Kohli

15(15)

R Sharma

39(43)

A Zampa

2-0-13-0

Over 14 ·91 Runs

12.1

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli

Back of a length and on off, Virat Kohli rides the bounce well and blocks it out.

12.2

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli

Short of a length and around off, Virat Kohli dabs it in front of point and wants the run, but is sent back.

12.3

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli

Excellent bowling from Josh Hazlewood! He hits the length hard this time and on the sixth stump line. Puts in the extra effort and gets some purchase off the deck. Virat Kohli looks to drive it on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge.

12.4

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli

FOUR! In the air...SAFE! Josh Hazlewood bangs in a sharp bouncer, on middle, Virat Kohli looks to pull it away, but the ball comes at him a lot quicker than he expects. He gets hurried as the ball takes the top edge and flies behind towards the deep fine fence for a boundary.

12.5

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli

Fuller one and on middle, angling into the pads, Virat Kohli flicks it away nicely wide of deep square leg. The fielder runs to his left and dives to make a good stop. Two taken.

12.6

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli

Full again and around off, Virat Kohli opens the face of his bat and pushes it between covers and point for a couple of more runs. 8 runs off the over!

Till Now Score: 83/1

(13 Overs)

V Kohli

14(12)

R Sharma

32(40)

J Hazlewood

6-1-23-1

Over 13 ·83 Runs

11.1

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Tossed up, full and on off, turns away, Virat Kohli prods forward and taps it towards short covers.

11.2

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Goes short and on middle, Virat Kohli moves back and nudges it to short mid-wicket.

11.3

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

Floated, full and on middle, Virat Kohli defends it on the front foot.

11.4

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

FOUR! Gets it away! Slightly shorter from Adam Zampa, just outside off. Virat Kohli moves back to cut it away but gets a bit of a top edge. The ball flies in the air but beats the dive of the point fielder and races to the fence for a boundary.

11.5

Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli

A googly now, full and on middle, turns in, Virat Kohli clips it through square leg for a single.

11.6

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma

Another short delivery, on off, Rohit Sharma stays back and keeps it out to the off side. 5 runs from Zampa's first over!

Till Now Score: 75/1

(12 Overs)

R Sharma

32(40)

V Kohli

6(6)

A Zampa

1-0-5-0

Over 12 ·75 Runs

10.1

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Fuller one and on middle, Rohit Sharma clips t away to deep square leg for a single.

10.2

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Josh Hazlewood strikes! India picked up their first wicket in the 10th over, Australia get it in the 11th over. This is bowled on a good length and in the corridor of uncertainty, holding its line. Shubman Gill stays back and has a tentative poke at it but gets a thin outside edge behind, where Alex Carey makes no mistake. Gill departs for 24 off 26, and India are 69/1 chasing 237 runs!

10.3

Josh Hazlewood to Virat Kohli

A huge roar from the crowd! Fuller and on middle, Virat Kohli confidently works it away towards long on for his first runs of this series. He playfully punches the air to acknowledge it as well.

10.4

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Back of a length and on off, Rohit Sharma dabs it down towards point.

10.5

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

On a length and on middle, Rohit Sharma nudges it to square leg.

10.6

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Short of a length and just outside off, kicks off the deck, Rohit Sharma watches it through and leaves it alone.

Till Now Score: 70/1

(11 Overs)

R Sharma

32(39)

V Kohli

1(1)

J Hazlewood

5-1-15-1

Over 11 ·70 Runs

9.1

Cooper Connolly to Shubman Gill

Slides it on middle, Shubman Gill works this full ball to the right of mid on for a single.

9.2

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma

Drops it flat and full, around off, Rohit Sharma carves it to deep extra cover for a single.

9.3

Cooper Connolly to Shubman Gill

Almost like a top-spinner, full and outside off, Gill presses back and cuts it to point.

9.4

Cooper Connolly to Shubman Gill

Arm ball, full and on the leg stump. Gill gets on the front foot and flicks it to deep mid-wicket. The call is for two and get it as deep square leg cuts it off to his left.

9.5

Cooper Connolly to Shubman Gill

Tossed up at 82.6 kph, full and on middle, Gill lunges forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

9.6

Cooper Connolly to Shubman Gill

SIX! That has traveled a long way into the stands! A juicy half volley from Connolly, sliding onto the leg stump line. Shubman Gill gets down on a knee and sweeps it powerfully behind deep square leg for a massive six. 10 runs off the 10th over. India end their Powerplay strongly with 68/0 on the board.

Till Now Score: 68/0

(10 Overs)

S Gill

24(25)

R Sharma

31(35)

C Connolly

1-0-10-0

Over 10 ·68 Runs

8.1

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Nips in a touch, on a length, Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and punches it to the off side with soft hands.

8.2

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Skids through, around off, Rohit gets on the back foot and dabs it to backward point.

8.3

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Number six for Rohit, and that has been blasted off the middle! Straightish delivery, on off, on a back of a length. Rohit Sharma picks the length in a trice. The weight is going forward, but he magnificently pulls it over mid-wicket for a cracking boundary. 50 UP FOR INDIA!

8.4

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Length-delivery, outside off, Rohit waits for it and steers it behind to deep third for a single.

8.5

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

FOUR! Nicely timed! Hard length, outside off, Gill weighs on the back foot and jabs it through the cover and point gap for a boundary.

8.6

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

Fuller ball, on off, Gill presses forward and opens the bat face deliberately at the last second to guide the ball through short third for a single. Another productive over for India. 10 runs off it. 21 from the last 2 overs.

Till Now Score: 58/0

(9 Overs)

S Gill

15(20)

R Sharma

30(34)

J Hazlewood

4-1-13-0

Over 9 ·58 Runs

7.1

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Aims the sticks, on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma gets across and flicks it to deep square leg. The fielder from deep fine leg, Josh Hazlewood, sprints to his left, and makes a diving interception. Two taken. Rohit is keen for the third, but Gill is going nowehere.

7.2

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Back of a length, on off, Rohit defends it off the back foot. Gill rushes to pinch in a single, but Rohit sends him back instantly.

7.3

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

FOUR LEG BYES! Ellis is appealing for LBW, but it is well down leg. He hasn't got his radar right so far. Pitches it full and angled on the pads. The ball nips in a touch and makes Rohit miss on the flick. The ball deflects off the front pad, goes wide of the diving Carey to his left, and shoots behind to the deep fine leg fence.

7.4

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Touch full and on the stumps, Rohit flicks it to mid-wicket.

7.5

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Easy-peasy! Around the off stump, a back-of-the-hand slower one. Rohit reads the pace off well, has ample of time before he gets in position and lofts it cleanly over mid off for a boundary.

7.6

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Back of a length, outside off, Rohit waits back and taps it wide of backward point for a single.

Till Now Score: 48/0

(8 Overs)

R Sharma

25(30)

S Gill

10(18)

N Ellis

2-0-20-0

Over 8 ·48 Runs

6.1

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

Much fuller, on off, Gill drills it to the right of mid off. Marsh moves to his right and cuts it off. Gill steals a single. Marsh is seen limping a bit after that stop. Might have just tweaked his ankle a bit.

6.2

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

At the stumps, on a length, Rohit defends off the inside edge and the ball rolls through backward square leg for a single.

6.3

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

Back of a length, shaping away with some bounce, outside off. Gill with a watcful leave.

6.4

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

A tinge of away curve from a good length, around off. A tight leave by Gill.

6.5

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

Way outside off, on a length, left alone.

6.6

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

Nagging length, outside off, no shot offered.

Till Now Score: 37/0

(7 Overs)

S Gill

10(18)

R Sharma

18(24)

J Hazlewood

3-1-3-0

Over 7 ·37 Runs

5.1

Nathan Ellis to Shubman Gill

Begins with a length ball, on off, Gill gets on top of it and bunts it down the pitch.

5.2

Nathan Ellis to Shubman Gill

FIVE WIDES! Dear me! That has gone massively wrong for Ellis. Misses his radar and spills it miles down leg. Gill is not playing at it and the ball beats the diving Alex Carey to his left before running to the fence behind.

5.2

Nathan Ellis to Shubman Gill

FOUR! Helped away! Back of a length, and going down leg. Shubman Gill gets inside the line and plays it fine to collect a boundary at deep fine leg.

5.3

Nathan Ellis to Shubman Gill

Good response! This straightens off the deck from a good length, around off. Shubman Gill presses forward to defend, but plays inside the line and gets beaten on the outside edge.

5.4

Nathan Ellis to Shubman Gill

Fuller ball on the stumps, Shubman Gill flicks it to Travis Head at mid-wicket. Head fumbles to stop and parries the ball behind him for a single.

5.5

Nathan Ellis to Rohit Sharma

Short of a good length, on top of middle, Shubman Gill hangs back and nudges it to the right of mid-wicket for a quick single.

5.6

1WD

Nathan Ellis to Shubman Gill

WIDE! Misses his radar again. Down leg on a length. Shubman Gill gets inside the line to let it pass. Wide called.

5.6

Nathan Ellis to Shubman Gill

Fuller one on the stumps, Shubman Gill prods forward and defends it off the inner half of the bat. The ball rolls through the vacant square leg region for a quick single. Expensive start for Ellis as he goes for 13 runs in his opener.

Till Now Score: 35/0

(6 Overs)

S Gill

9(13)

R Sharma

17(23)

N Ellis

1-0-13-0

Over 6 ·35 Runs

1WD

4.1

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill

Bangs it on a length, outside off, Shubman Gill plays off the back foot, opens the bat face late and guides it to deep third for a single.

4.2

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Angling outside off, on a good length, Rohit covers the stumps before leaving it alone.

4.3

1WD

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

WIDE! Reload! Sprays it wide across the batter, and beyond the tramline on the off side. Left by Rohit. Wide given.

4.3

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Around off, full, Rohit responds with a firm front foot block to mid off.

4.4

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Through the gap! Width offered on a good length. Rohit Sharma munches on it and cracks the back foot square cut, through cover and point for a boundary. Looks in good touch, does Rohit.

4.5

1WD

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

WIDE! Bangs it short and beyond the guideline on the off side. Rohit lets it pass. Wide called.

4.5

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Hard length, outside off, Rohit Sharma punches it on the up to cover-point.

4.6

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Boundary number 4 for Rohit! A low full toss from Starc, on off. Rohit Sharma lofts it over extra cover, and despite one hand coming off the handle, he powers it away for a boundary. 11 runs off this over.

Till Now Score: 22/0

(5 Overs)

R Sharma

16(22)

S Gill

3(8)

M Starc

3-0-20-0

Over 5 ·22 Runs

1WD

3.1

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Hard length, just outside off, Rohit leaves.

3.2

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

That just took off from the runway! Hits the crack on thereabouts of good length, just around off. Rohit Sharma steps down the track and loft it downtown, but the ball springs up and flies back to the keeper. Alex Carey leaps and gathers it over his head. Wry smiles all around.

3.3

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Full and straight on the stumps, Rohit confidently blocks off the front foot.

3.4

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Back of a length, outside off at 137.8 kph. Rohit does not poke at it.

3.5

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Fuller on middle, Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and forces it down to mid off.

3.6

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Another one bashed on a length, outside off, Sharma offers no shot. MAIDEN FROM JOSH HAZLEWOOD!

Till Now Score: 11/0

(4 Overs)

R Sharma

8(17)

S Gill

2(7)

J Hazlewood

2-1-1-0

Over 4 ·11 Runs

2.1

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill

Full and straight on off, Shubman Gill drives it firmly straight down the ground. Stopped by Starc on his follow-through, to his right.

2.2

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill

Slanted across off on a fuller length. Shubman Gill strides across and decides to leave.

2.3

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill

Full and wide outside off, Shubman Gill leans on it and carresses it between mid off and cover. The mid off fielder runs across to his left and cuts it off. A single taken.

2.4

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! Cracking stroke! Back of a length from Starc, outside off. Rohit Sharma punches it on the rise. A bit uppish but through the cover and point gap for a boundary.

2.5

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

A muted appeal for LBW, but not given. Going down leg clearly. Tails in from the leg stump line, on a tad fuller length. Rohit misses to flick it and wears on the front pad. The ball rolls wide of square leg and they cross for a leg bye.

2.6

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill

Full and outside off, Shubman Gill cracks the cover drive, but straight to extra cover at the border of the inner ring.

Till Now Score: 11/0

(3 Overs)

S Gill

2(7)

R Sharma

8(11)

M Starc

2-0-9-0

Over 3 ·11 Runs

1.1

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

Jags back in a long way, outside off, on a good length. Gill watches it closely and leaves.

1.2

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

Fullish, outside off, Gill leaves this harmless delivery.

1.3

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill

Gill is off the mark! Fuller ball, wobbles into the batter, on off. Shubman Gill pushes at it with hard hands, and gets it off the inner half of the bat to forward square leg, where Nathan Ellis fumbles to stop and allows the batters to cross over.

1.4

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Spits up from the deck, outside off, on a good length. Rohit Sharma does not offer a shot.

1.5

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

Full and around off, Rohit Sharma draws the front foot ahead and blocks it solidly.

1.6

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma

On an inviting line outside off, good length. This goes straight on and Rohit leaves it alone.

Till Now Score: 5/0

(2 Overs)

R Sharma

4(9)

S Gill

1(3)

J Hazlewood

1-0-1-0

Over 2 ·5 Runs

Josh Hazlewood to take the other new ball.

India have got to a decent start here. Rohit Sharma is looking good and will be aiming for another big score here.

End of Powerplay 1! Australia can now have a maximum of four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over. India has dominated the first ten overs, scoring over nearly 7 runs per over, without losing a wicket. They are well on course in this chase, while the Aussies are desperate for a breakthrough here.

The crowd is up in unison. Lots of cheers and chants as Virat Kohli makes his way to the middle at number 3.

Adam Zampa is brought into the attack, replacing Cooper Connolly. Kohli to face.

Mitchell Starc (3-0-20-0) returns for another spell, replacing Josh Hazlewood.

India's 99/1 meets Australia's 88/1 after 15 overs. India need 138 runs off 35 overs. Adam Zampa (2-0-13-0) to continue.

DRINKS BREAK. Despite losing the skipper Shubman Gill, India are in complete control of the chase in Sydney. Two of the biggest stalwarts of the team, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are farming it nicely in the middle, having already added almost a run-a-ball 33-run partnership. Australia is in search of wickets, and they need them in heaps, in a quick time now. It has been a fairly decent batting track, with not much happening from a bowler's perspective. Can they change the course of the game post the break? Let's find out. Mitchell Starc (4-0-28-0) to continue his spell.

Nathan Ellis (2-0-20-0) is back on, replacing Mitchell Starc.

A decently productive phase of 11-20 overs for India. They lost one wicket and scored 49 runs, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma looking ominous for Australia.

Mitchell Marsh is ringing in the bowling changes, but nothing is working for Australia at the moment.

Is that out? Virat Kohli is the man in question here for an LBW appeal. The on-field call is Not Out. Snicko confirms no bat involved, but Ball Tracking shows it to be just clipping the stumps. Umpire's call saves Kohli here.

Virat Kohli is closing in on his fifty here and with every run, the cheers get louder. The duo of Kohli and Rohit Sharma are putting on a show here for a sell-out Sydney crowd.

An important update from the Indian camp. Shreyas Iyer has picked up a left rib cage injury while taking the catch of Alex Carey while fielding in the first innings, and has been taken to the hospital for scans and further assessment.

DRINKS BREAK. This innings has brought a flurry of milestones for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have batted with absolute ease in this moderate chase. India are just a stone's throw away from saving themselves from a whitewash in this series as they need just 37 runs to win and have nine wickets in hand. The Aussie camp looks deflated, for the first time in this series, with no real intensity or urgency to force a breakthrough, just waiting for the inevitable. Here's Matthew Short into the attack. Went for 6 runs off his first over. He replaces Cooper Connolly.

Right, this draws this highly anticipated ODI series to a close. Now, the attention turns towards the shortest format as a spicy 5-match T20I series awaits. It all begins with the first T20I at the Manuka Oval in the capital city of Canberra. It will be played on Wednesday, 29th October, and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 1.45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT). But do join us for all the pre-match buzz and analysis an hour earlier. We hope that you liked our coverage of this series as we wrap. Join us for the T20Is, but there is plenty of cricketing action going on elsewhere to follow. But from this match center, it is a goodbye, only to meet soon. Take care, cheers.

0.1

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Starc begins with a full ball, outside off, Rohit drives it to point, where Cooper Connolly moves to his right and deflects it to the extra cover region.

0.2

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Back of a length, outside off, Rohit lets it be.

0.3

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

FOUR! India and Rohit Sharma are underway in the chase! Full from Starc, with just a microscopic inward shape on middle. Rohit Sharma uses his wrists, gets on top of it and flicks all along the ground through wide square leg for a boundary.

0.4

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Fuller, around off, Rohit Sharma presses forward and eases it to cover-point.

0.5

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Angling outside off, on a good length. This doesn't carry and skids low on the bounce. Rohit opts to let it pass alone.

0.6

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma

Kicks off the deck this time around. At 144.7 kph, outside off, Rohit Sharma does not chase it and leaves it alone. 4 off the first over then. A tidy start from Starc.

Till Now Score: 4/0

(1 Overs)

R Sharma

4(6)

S Gill

0(0)

M Starc

1-0-4-0

Over 1 ·4 Runs