England disappointed; Sharma-led India unbeaten

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

England made four changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Jason Roy, Craig Overton, Brydon Carse, and Reece Topley made way for Dawid Malan, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, and Mark Wood.

On winning the toss, Jos Buttler, England’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 35, and lost a couple of wickets.

Shubman Gill, whose 13-ball innings included a boundary, scored nine. Four overs into the match, Chris Woakes broke the 26-run stand.

Virat Kohli, who faced nine balls, D(av)id not get off the mark. Seventeen balls later, he was caught by Ben Stokes. Willey broke the one-run stand.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 145, and lost three wickets.

Shreyas Iyer, who faced 16 balls, scored just four. Thirty balls into the match, he was caught by Wood. Woakes broke the 13-run stand.

India scored 50 off 14.2 overs (86 balls). England hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

Ninety-five balls (15.5 overs) into the match, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rohit, India’s skipper and the player of the (Shar)match, was the batsman. It was upheld by South African umpire Adrian Holdstock.

Sixteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 55 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Rohit had scored 37, Lokesh Rahul had scored five.

Rohit’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 66 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 75 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 30, Rahul’s contribution to it was 23. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

India scored 100 off 25 overs (150 balls). England hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

Rahul, whose 58-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 39. A hundred and eleven balls after Shreyas’ dismissal, he was caught by Jonny Bairstow. Willey broke the 91-run partnership.

A hundred and eighty-two balls (30.2 overs) into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 131 for the loss of four wickets at that point. Rohit had scored 79.

India scored 150 off 34.1 overs (205 balls). England hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

Rohit, whose 101-ball innings included 10 boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 87. Thirty-nine balls after Rahul’s dismissal, he was caught by Liam Livingstone. Rashid broke the 33-run stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 49, and lost four wickets.

Two hundred and forty-three balls (40.3 overs) into the match, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Ravindra Jadeja, the batsman, faced 13 balls, scoring eight. Using the umpires’ call, it was stuck down by Australian umpire Rod Tucker. He was trapped leg before wicket by Rashid, who broke the 18-run stand.

Mohammed Shami, who faced five balls, scored a run. Five balls later, he was caught by Buttler. Wood broke the one-run stand.

India scored 200 off 45.1 overs (271 balls). England had conceded five extras at that point.

Suryakumar Yadav, whose 47-ball innings included four boundaries and a six, scored 49. Thirty balls after Shami’s dismissal, he was caught by Woakes. Willey broke the 25-run stand.

The ninth-wicket pair put on 21. Jasprit Bumrah, whose 25-ball innings included a boundary, scored 16. Twenty-two balls later, Buttler ran him out.

Kuldeep Yadav, whose 13-ball innings included a boundary, scored nine. He was unbeaten.

The number of extras they eventually conceded gave England no reason to be in seventh heaven. India scored 229 for the loss of nine wickets off 50 overs.

Livingstone bowled four wicketless overs, including a maiden. He conceded 29.

Moeen Ali, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 37.

Wood bowled nine overs, including a maiden. He conceded 46, picking up a wicket.

Woakes bowled nine overs, including a maiden. He conceded 33, picking up a couple of wickets.

Rashid, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 35. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Willey bowled 10 overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 45, picking up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 40, and lost four wickets.

Malan, whose 17-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 16. Twenty-nine balls into the chase, Bumrah broke the 30-run stand.

The next ball, England sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. The second-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Joe Root, the batsman, faced a ball, failing to open his account. It was stuck down by Tucker. He was trapped leg before wicket by Bumrah.

Stokes, who faced 10 balls, didn’t get off the mark. Three overs later, Shami broke the three-run stand.

Bairstow, whose 23-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 14. Shami had a reason to be in seventh heaven – he broke the six-run stand.

The second Powerplay of England’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 89, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

Thirteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. England had scored 45 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Buttler had scored five, Ali had scored four.

England scored 50 off 14.2 overs (86 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Buttler, whose 23-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 10. Thirty-six balls after Bairstow’s dismissal, Kuldeep broke the 13-run stand.

Ali, who faced 31 balls, eventually scored 15. Forty-eight balls later, he was caught by Rahul. Shami broke the 29-run stand.

Woakes, whose 20-ball innings included a boundary, scored 10. Thirty balls later, he was stumped by Rahul. Jadeja broke the 17-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. India had scored 98 for the loss of seven wickets at that point. Livingstone had scored 27.

A hundred and seventy-six balls (29.2 overs) into the match, England sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. The eighth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Livingstone, the batsman, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. His 46-ball innings included a couple of boundaries. It was stuck down by Holdstock. He was struck down by Kuldeep.

England scored 100 off 29.4 overs (178 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Willey, whose 17-ball innings included a couple of sixes, scored 16. He was unbeaten.

Rashid, whose 20-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 13. Twenty-eight balls after Livingstone’s dismissal, he was caught by Shami, who broke the 24-run stand.

Wood, who faced a ball, did not get off the mark. Five balls later, Bumrah had a reason to be in seventh heaven.

India eventually conceded eight extras. England, who were dismissed for 129 off 34.5 overs, lost by 100 runs.

Mohammed Siraj, who bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, conceded 33.

Jadeja bowled seven overs, including a maiden. He conceded 16, picking up a wicket.

Kuldeep, who bowled eight overs, conceded 24. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Bumrah bowled 6.5 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 32, picking up three wickets.

Shami bowled seven overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 22, picking up four scalps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

India, led by Sharma, (Ki)win

India made a couple of changes to their playing eleven – Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur made way for Suryakumar Yadav and Mohammed Shami, the player of the match.

New Zealand made five Cha(pma)nges to the (Micha)eleven that last played the Indians – Finn Allen, Henry Nicholls, Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, and Blair Tickner made way for Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark, Matt Henry, and Trent Boult.

On winning the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 34, and lost a couple of wickets.

Devon Conway, who faced nine balls, didn’t get off the mark. Twenty-one balls into the match, he was caught by Shreyas Iyer. Mohammed Siraj broke the nine-run stand.

Twenty-seven balls (4.3 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rachin Ravindra was the batsman. It was struck down by South African umpire Adrian Holdstock.  

Young, whose 27-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 17. Twenty-eight balls after Conway’s dismissal, Shami broke the 10-run stand.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 185, and lost a couple of wickets.

Sixty-two balls (10.2 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rachin Ravindra was the batsman. It was upheld by Holdstock.

New Zealand scored 50 off 12.3 overs (75 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Fourteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 56 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Rachin Ravindra was batting on 21, Daryl Mitchell was batting on 14.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 49 balls. While Rachin Ravindra’s contribution to the partnership was 26, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 20. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

New Zealand scored 100 off 20.5 overs (125 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Ravindra’s half-century – which (Rach)included five boundaries and a six – came off 56 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 97 balls. While Rachin Ravindra’s contribution to the partnership was 54, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 41. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

Daryl Mitchell’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 60 balls.

A hundred and seventy-three balls (28.5 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rachin Ravindra was the batsman. It was upheld by Holdstock.

New Zealand scored 150 off 30.1 overs (181 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Thirty-two overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 167 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Rachin Ravindra was batting on 74, Daryl Mitchell was batting on 69.

The third-wicket pair put on 150 off 148 balls. While the contributions of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell to the partnership were 73 apiece, extras’ contribution to the partnership gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Rachin Ravindra, whose 87-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six, eventually scored 75. A hundred and fifty-two balls after Young’s dismissal, he was caught by Shubman Gill. Shami broke the 159-run partnership.

New Zealand scored 200 off 36.1 overs (217 balls). India had conceded 14 extras at that point.

Two hundred and twenty-one balls (36.5 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Tom Latham, their skipper, was the batsman. Although his innings included a boundary, he had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored five. It was upheld by Holdstock. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep Yadav, who broke the 27-run stand.

The third Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 54, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

Daryl Mitchell’s run-a-ball ton included seven boundaries and four sixes.

Glenn Phillips, whose 26-ball innings included a six, scored 23. Forty-five balls after Latham’s dismissal, he was caught by Rohit. Kuldeep broke the 38-run stand.

New Zealand scored 250 off 46.1 overs (277 balls). India had conceded 14 extras at that point.

Chapman, who faced eight balls, scored half-a-dozen. Sixteen balls after Phillips’ dismissal, he was caught by Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah broke the 14-run stand.

Mitchell Santner, who faced a couple of balls, scored a run. Four balls later, Shami broke the three-run stand.

The eighth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Matt Henry, who faced a ball, didn’t open his account. The next ball, Shami dismissed him.

Daryl Mitchell, whose 127-ball innings included nine boundaries and five sixes, eventually scored 130. A dozen balls later, he was caught by Kohli. Shami broke the 13-run stand.

The last-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Lockie Ferguson, who faced five balls, scored a run. The next ball, Lokesh Rahul ran him out.

Boult, who faced a ball, didn’t get off the mark. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded 15 extras. New Zealand were dismissed for 273 off 50 overs.

Each of the five bowlers bowled 10 overs apiece.

Ravindra Jadeja, who was 10 wicketless, conceded 48.

Bumrah’s and Siraj’s spells included a maiden each. They concede 45, picking up a wicket apiece.

Kuldeep, who conceded 73, picked up a couple of wickets.

Shami, who conceded 54, picked up five scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 63, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 7.4 overs (46 balls). While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Gill’s contribution to it was 24. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 162, and lost five wickets.

Rohit, whose 40-ball innings included four boundaries and as many sixes, eventually scored 46. Sixty-seven balls into the chase, Ferguson broke the 71-run partnership.

Gill, who faced 31-ball innings included five boundaries, scored 26. Thirteen balls later, he was caught by Daryl Mitchell. Ferguson broke the five-run stand.

India scored 100 (for the loss of a couple of wickets) off 15.4 overs (94 balls). New Zealand hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

It was at that point that bad weather interrupted play. While Kohli was in seventh heaven, Shreyas was batting on 22.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 45 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 16, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 33. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Shreyas, whose 29-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. Forty-nine after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Conway. Boult broke the 52-run partnership.

India scored 150 off 27.5 overs (167 balls). New Zealand had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 62 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 22, Rahul’s contribution to it was 27. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Thirty-two overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 182 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 48, Rahul was batting on 27.

The next ball, New Zealand sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rahul, the batsman, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. His 35-ball innings included three boundaries. It was upheld by English umpire Michael Gough. He was trapped leg before wicket by Santner, who broke the 58-run partnership.

Kohli’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a six – came off 60 balls.

The fifth-wicket pair put on nine. Suryakumar, who faced four balls, scored a couple. Ten balls later, Santner, Boult, and Latham ran him out.

India scored 200 off 35.4 overs (214 balls). New Zealand had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The next ball, New Zealand sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Jadeja was the batsman. It was struck down by Holdstock.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 52 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Jadeja’s contribution to it was 28. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 250 off 45.2 overs (272 balls). New Zealand had conceded three extras at that point.

Kohli, whose 104-ball innings included eight boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 95. Eighty-three balls after Suryakumar’s dismissal, he was caught by Phillips. Henry broke the 78-run partnership.

Jadeja, whose 44-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, eventually scored 39. He was unbeaten, as was Shami, who faced a ball, scoring a run.

New Zealand eventually conceded five extras. India, who scored 274 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets off 48 overs, won by four wickets with a couple of overs to spare.

Phillips, who bowled a couple of overs, conceded a dozen. He was wicketless, as was Rachin Ravindra, who bowled nine overs, conceding 46.

Henry, who bowled nine overs, conceded 55. He picked up a wicket, as did Boult and Santner, who bowled 10 overs apiece. While the former conceded 60, the latter conceded 37.

Ferguson, who bowled eight overs, conceded 63. He picked up a couple of scalps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Rohit-led India triumph over Bangladesh

India made no changes to their playing eleven.

Bangladesh made five changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib made way for Najmul Hossain [who chose to bat on winning the (Shan)toss], Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Shoriful Islam, and Hasan Mahmud.

The first Powerplay of Bangladesh’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 63, without the loss of a wicket.

Bangladesh’s openers put on 50 off 9.2 overs (56 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point. While Tanzid was batting on 30, Das was batting (Litt)on 21.

The second Powerplay of Bangladesh’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 126, and lost five wickets.

Tanzid’s half-century – which included five boundaries and three sixes – came off 41 balls.

He eventually scored 51 off 43 balls. Eighty-eight balls into the match, he was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep Yadav, who broke the 93-run partnership.

Fourteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Bangladesh had scored 90 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Tanzid was batting on 50, Das was batting on 37.

Bangladesh scored 100 off 17.2 overs (104 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

Das’ half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 62 balls.

Shanto, who faced 17 balls, scored eight. Thirty-two balls after Tanzid’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Ravindra Jadeja, who broke the 17-run stand.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who faced 13 balls, scored just three. Twenty-five balls later, he was caught by Lokesh Rahul. Mohammed Siraj broke the 19-run stand.

Das eventually scored 66 off 82 balls, which included seven boundaries. Twenty-one balls later, he was caught by Shubman Gill. Jadeja broke the eight-run stand.

Thirty-one overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Bangladesh had scored 149, and lost four wickets at that point. While Hridoy had scored nine, Rahim had scored eight.

Bangladesh scored 150 off 31.1 overs (104 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

Towhid Hridoy, who faced 35 balls, scored 16. Fifty-eight balls after Das’ dismissal, he was caught by Gill. Shardul Thakur broke the 42-run stand.

The third Powerplay of Bangladesh’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 67, and lost three wickets.

Bangladesh scored 200 off 42.1 overs (253 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Mushfiqur Rahim, whose 46-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 38. Thirty-one balls after Hridoy’s dismissal, he was caught by Jadeja. Jasprit Bumrah broke the 22-run stand.

Nasum Ahmed, whose 18-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 14. Twenty-six balls later, he was caught by Rahul. Siraj broke the 32-run stand.

Two hundred and ninety-five balls (49.1 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Mahmudullah was the batsman. It was struck down by South African umpire Adrian Holdstock.

Mahmudullah, whose 36-ball innings included three boundaries and as many sixes, eventually scored 46. Fifteen balls after Nasum’s dismissal, Bumrah broke the run-a-ball stand.

Bangladesh scored 250 off 49.4 overs (298 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point. That was, incidentally the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Although he was unbeaten, Mustafizur Rahman had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored just a run.

Shoriful, whose three-ball innings included a six, had no reason to be in seventh heaven, but he was unbeaten.  

Bangladesh scored 256 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs.

Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli, the player of the match, bowled three wicketless balls apiece. While the former conceded eight, the latter conceded a couple.

Thakur, who bowled nine overs, conceded 59. He picked up a wicket, as did Kuldeep, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 47.

Siraj, Bumrah (whose spell included a maiden), and Jadeja bowled 10 overs each, picking up two scalps apiece. They conceded 60, 41, and 38, respectively.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 63, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off nine overs (54 balls). Bangladesh hadn’t conceded any extras at that point. While Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, was batting on 37, Gill was batting on 13.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 186, and lost three wickets.

Rohit, whose 40-ball innings included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 48. Seventy-eight balls into the chase, he was caught by Hridoy. Mahmud broke the 88-run partnership.

India scored 100 off 12.5 overs (79 balls). Bangladesh had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 122 and lost a wicket at that point. While Gill was batting on 47, Kohli was batting on 25.

Gill’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 52 balls.

He eventually scored 53 off 55 balls. Forty-two balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Mahmudullah. Miraz broke the 44-run stand.

India scored 150 off 22.4 overs (138 balls). Bangladesh had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a six – came off 48 balls.

Shreyas Iyer, whose 25-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 19. Sixty-one balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Mahmudullah. Miraz broke the 46-run stand.

India scored 200 off 33.3 overs (203 balls). Bangladesh had conceded three extras at that point.

Thirty-four overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 201 and lost three wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 65, Rahul was batting on 13.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 52 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 16, Rahul’s contribution to it was 33. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 250 off 40.1 overs (243 balls). Bangladesh had conceded four extras at that point. That was, incidentally the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Kohli’s ton – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and four sixes – came off 97 balls.

He eventually scored 103, and was unbeaten, as was Rahul, who scored 34. His run-a-ball innings included three boundaries and a six.

India, who scored 261 for the loss of three wickets off 41.3 overs, had a reason to be in seventh heaven – they won with 51 balls to spare.

Mahmudullah, who bowled a wicketless over, conceded half-a-dozen.

Mustafizur, who bowled five wicketless overs, conceded 29.

Shoriful, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 54.

Nasum, who bowled 9.3 wicketless overs, conceded 60.

Mahmud, who bowled eight overs, conceded 65. He picked up a wicket.

Miraz bowled 10 overs, conceding 47. He picked up two scalps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharma-led India triumph over Pakistan

India made one change to their playing eleven – Ishan Kishan made way for Shuman Gill.

Pakistan (Moham)made four changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, and Naseem Shah made way for Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Nawaz, and Hasan Ali.

On winning the toss, Rohit Sharma, India’s skipper, chose to field.

The first Powerplay of Pakistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 49, and lost a wicket.

Shafique, whose 24-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 20. Eight overs into the match, he was trapped leg before wicket by Mohammed Siraj, who broke the 41-run stand.

Pakistan scored 50 off 10.1 overs (61 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The second Powerplay of Pakistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 138, and lost seven wickets.

Imam-ul-Haq, whose 38-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries, scored 36. Twenty-seven balls after Shafique’s dismissal, he was caught by Lokesh Rahul. Hardik Pandya broke the 32-run stand.

Eighty balls (13.2 overs) into the match, Pakistan sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Mohammad Rizwan was the batsman. It was upheld by English umpire Richard Illingworth.

Fourteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Pakistan had scored 75 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Babar Azam, Pakistan’s skipper, was batting on 16, Rizwan had scored a couple.

Pakistan scored 100 off 18.3 overs (111 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 69 balls. While Azam’s contribution to the partnership was 18, Rizwan’s contribution to it was 32. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

A hundred and forty-seven balls (24.3 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Azam was the batsman. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by South African umpire Marais Erasmus.

Pakistan scored 150 off 29 overs (174 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

Azam’s half-century – which included seven boundaries – came off 57 balls.

He eventually faced 58 balls, failing to add to the aforementioned score. A hundred and three balls after Imam’s dismissal, Siraj broke the 82-run partnership.

Thirty-one overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Pakistan had scored 157 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Rizwan was batting on 47, Shakeel had scored a couple.

A hundred and ninety-four balls (32.2 overs) into the match, Pakistan sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Shakeel, the batsman, faced 10 balls, eventually scoring half-a-dozen. It was upheld by Erasmus. Kuldeep Yadav had a reason to be in seventh heaven – he trapped him leg before wicket.

Iftikhar Ahmed, who faced four balls, scored as many. His runs came by way of a boundary. Four balls later, Kuldeep broke the run-a-ball stand.

Rizwan, whose 69-ball innings included seven boundaries, eventually scored 49. An over later, Jasprit Bumrah, the player of the match, broke the two-run stand.

Shadab Khan, who faced five balls, scored a couple. Eight balls later, Bumrah broke the three-run stand.

Mohammad Nawaz, who faced 14 balls, scored just four. Twenty-eight balls later, he was caught by Bumrah. Hardik broke the 16-run stand.

The third Powerplay of Pakistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored four, and lost a couple of wickets.

The ninth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Hasan, who faced 19-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored a dozen. The next ball, he was caught by Gill off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja.

Shaheen Shah Afridi scored just a couple. He was unbea‘ten’.

Two hundred and fifty-seven balls (42.5 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. Pakistan sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Haris Rauf, the batsman, faced half-a-dozen balls, scoring just a couple. It was upheld by Erasmus. He was trapped leg be‘four’ wicket by Jadeja.

India eventually conceded four extras. Pakistan were bundled out for 191 off 42.5 overs.

Shardul Thakur, who bowled a couple of wicketless overs, conceded a dozen.

Each of the other bowlers picked up a couple of scalps apiece.

Hardik bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceding 34.

Bumrah bowled seven overs, including a maiden. conceding 19.

Siraj bowled eight overs, conceding 50.

Jadeja bowled 9.5 overs, conceding 38.

Kuldeep bowled 10 overs, conceding 35.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 79, and lost a couple of wickets.

Gill, who faced 11 balls, scored 16. His runs came by way of boundaries. Seventeen balls into the match, he was caught by Shadab. Shaheen broke the 23-run stand.

India scored 50 off 6.4 overs (40 balls). Pakistan had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 36 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 38, Virat Kohli’s contribution to it was 15. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Kohli, whose 18-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 16. Forty-two balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Nawaz. Hasan broke the 56-run stand.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 10^th and the 40^th over. They scored.

Rohit’s half-century – which included three boundaries and four sixes – came off 36 balls.

India scored 100 off 13.5 overs (83 balls). Pakistan had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 111 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Rohit was batting on 61, Shreyas Iyer was batting on 16.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 55 balls. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 23, Shreyas’ contribution to it was 27. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

India scored 150 off 20.4 overs (124 balls). Pakistan had conceded a couple of extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Rohit, whose 63-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries and as many sixes, eventually scored 86. Seventy-one balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was caught by Iftikhar. Shaheen broke the 77-run partnership.

Shreyas’ half-century – which included three boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 62 balls.

He eventually scored 53. He was unbeaten, as was Rahul, who scored 19. His 29-ball innings included a couple of boundaries.

India, who scored 192 for the loss of three wickets off 30.3 overs, had a reason to be in seventh heaven – they won with 117 balls to spare.

Shadab bowled four wicketless overs, conceding 31.

Rauf bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, conceding 43.

Nawaz bowled 8.3 wicketless overs, conceding 47.

Hasan bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceding 34. He picked up a wicket.

Shaheen bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceding 36. He picked up a couple of scalps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rohit-led India beat Afghanistan convincingly

India made one change to their playing eleven – Ravichandran Ashwin made way for Shardul Thakur.

Afghanistan made five changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Hazratullah Zazai, Gulbadin Naib, Asghar Afghan, Ikran Alikhil, and Aftab Alam made way for Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

On winning the toss, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan’s skipper, chose to bat.

The match was attended by 32,000 people.

The first Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 48, and lost a wicket.

Twenty-two balls (3.4 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Ibrahim was the batsman. It was struck down by English umpire Michael Gough.

Ibrahim, whose 28-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 22. Forty balls into the match, he was caught by Lokesh Rahul. Jasprit Bumrah broke the 32-run stand.

The second Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 163, and lost three wickets.

Afghanistan scored 50 off 10.2 overs (62 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Gurbaz, whose 28-ball innings included three boundaries and a six, eventually scored 21. Thirty-seven balls after Ibrahim’s dismissal, he was caught by Thakur. Hardik Pandya broke the 31-run stand.

Thirteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Afghanistan scored 63 for a couple of wickets at that point. While Rahmat Shah was batting on 16, Shahidi hadn’t opened his account.

Eighty balls (13.1 overs) into the match, Afghanistan sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. The third-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Shah, the batsman, didn’t add to the aforementioned score. His 22-ball innings included three boundaries. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by English umpire Michael Gough. He was trapped leg before wicket by Thakur.

Afghanistan scored 100 off 24 overs (146 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 70 balls. While Shahidi’s contribution to the partnership was 25, Omarzai’s contribution to it was 24. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Thirty overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Afghanistan scored 147 for three wickets at that point. While Shahidi was batting on 35, Omarzai was batting on 46.

Afghanistan scored 150 off 31 overs (188 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Omarzai’s half-century – which included a boundary and three sixes – came off 62 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 118 balls. While Shahidi’s contribution to the partnership was 46, Omarzai’s contribution to it was 51. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Shahidi’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 58 balls.

Omarzai, whose 69-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and four sixes, eventually scored 62. A hundred and twenty-eight balls after Shah’s dismissal, Hardik broke the 121-run partnership.

Afghanistan scored 200 off 36.4 overs (222 balls). India had conceded 11 extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of Afghanistan’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 61, and lost four wickets.

Two hundred and fifty-eight balls (42.4 overs) into the match, Afghanistan sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Shahidi, the batsman, scored 80 off 88 balls, which included eight boundaries and a six. It was struck down by Australian umpire Paul Reiffel. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep Yadav, who broke the 41-run stand.

Najibullah Zadran, who faced eight balls, scored just two. Ten balls later, he was caught by Virat Kohli. Bumrah broke the four-run stand.

Forty-five overs into the match, Afghanistan sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Mohammad Nabi, the batsman, scored 19 off 27 balls, which included a boundary. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by Reiffel. He was trapped leg before wicket by Bumrah, who broke the 10-run stand.

Afghanistan scored 250 off 47.3 overs (287 balls). India had conceded 12 extras at that point.

Rashid Khan, whose 12-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 16. Nineteen balls after Nabi’s dismissal, he was caught by Kuldeep. Bumrah broke the 26-run stand.

Off the last over of Afghanistan’s innings, India were awarded a penalty for slow over-rate. There was an extra fielder inside the circle.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, whose 12-ball innings included two boundaries, was unbea‘ten’.

Naveen-ul-Haq, whose eight-ball innings included a boundary, scored nine. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded 15 extras. Afghanistan scored 272 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs.

Ravindra Jadeja bowled eight overs, conceding 38. He was wicketless, as was Mohammed Siraj, who bowled nine overs, conceding 76.

Thakur bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceding 31. He picked up a wicket, as did Kuldeep, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 40.

Hardik, who bowled seven overs, conceded 43. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Bumrah, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 39. He picked up four scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 94, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 6.1 overs (37 balls). Afghanistan had conceded five extras at that point. While the contribution of Rohit, their skipper and the player of the (Shar)match, to the partnership was 36, Ishan Kishan was unbea‘ten’ at that point.

Rohit’s half-century – which included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 30 balls.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 179, and lost a couple of wickets.

India’s openers put on 100 off 11.5 overs (71 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave Afghanistan no reason to be in seventh heaven. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 79, Kishan’s contribution to it was 14.

Seventeen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 140 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Rohit was batting on 95, Kishan was batting on 38.

Rohit’s ton – which included a dozen boundaries and four sixes – came off 63 balls.

India’s openers put on 150 off 17.3 overs (105 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave Afghanistan no reason to be in seventh heaven. While Rohit’s contribution to the partnership was 100, Kishan’s contribution to it was 44.

Kishan, whose run-a-ball innings included five boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 47. A hundred and twelve balls into the chase, he was caught by Ibrahim. Rashid broke the 156-run partnership.

India scored 200 off 24.2 overs (146 balls). Afghanistan had conceded nine extras at that point.

Rohit, whose 84-ball innings included 16 boundaries and five sixes, eventually scored 131. Forty-two balls after Kishan’s dismissal, Rashid broke the 49-run stand.

India scored 250 off 32.1 overs (193 balls). Afghanistan had conceded 15 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 43 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 25, Shreyas Iyer’s contribution to it was 19. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was half-a-dozen.

Thirty-three overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 255 and lost a couple of wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 43, Iyer was batting on 19.

Kohli’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 55 balls.

He eventually scored 55 off 56 balls, which included half-a-dozen boundaries. He was unbeaten, as was Iyer, who eventually scored 25 off 23 balls, which included a boundary and a six.

India, who scored 272 for the loss of a couple of wickets off 35 overs, won by eight wickets with 15 overs to spare.

Omarzai and Nabi bowled four wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded 34, the latter conceded 32.

Naveen, who bowled five wicketless overs, conceded 31.

Farooqi, who bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, conceded 50.

Mujeeb, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 64.

Rashid, who bowled eight overs, conceded 57. He picked up both the wickets that fell.  

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Australia disappointed; Rohit-led India win

The match was attended by 33,190 people.

India made three changes to their playing eleven – Washington Sundar, Suryakumar Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna made way for Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Ravichandra Ashwin.

Australia made one change to the eleven that last played the Indians – Tanveer Sangha made way for Adam Zampa.

On winning the toss, Pat Cummins, Australia’s skipper, chose to bat.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 43, and lost a wicket.

Mitchell Marsh, who faced half-a-dozen balls, failed to get off the mark. Fourteen balls into the match, he was caught by Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah broke the five-run stand.

The second Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 113, and lost half-a-dozen wickets.

Australia scored 50 off 10.4 overs (64 balls). India hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 59 balls. While David Warner’s contribution to the partnership was 22, Steven Smith’s contribution to it was 28. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 71 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Warner was batting on 40, Smith was batting on 31.

Warner, whose 52-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries, eventually scored 41. Eighty-five balls after Marsh’s dismissal, he was caught by Kuldeep Yadav, who broke the 69-run partnership.

Australia scored 100 off 24.1 overs (145 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

Smith, whose 71-ball innings included five boundaries, eventually scored 46. Sixty-four balls after Warner’s dismissal, Ravindra Jadeja broke the 36-run stand.

A hundred and seventy-six balls (29.2 overs) into the match, Australia sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Marnus Labuschagne, the batsman, scored 27 off 41 balls, which included a boundary. It was struck down by English umpire Richard Kettleborough. He was caught by Lokesh Rahul, the player of the match. Jadeja broke the nine-run stand.

It was at that point that the drinks break was taken. Glenn Maxwell had scored four.

The fifth-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Alex Carey, who faced a couple of balls, didn’t open his account. A couple of balls after Labuschagne’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Jadeja.

Maxwell, whose 25-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 15. Thirty-seven balls later, Kuldeep broke the 21-run stand.

The seventh-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Cameron Green who faced 20 balls, scored just eight. Three balls later, he was caught by Hardik Pandya off the bowling of Ashwin.

Australia scored 150 off 39.3 overs (237 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 43, and lost three wickets.

Cummins, whose 24-ball innings included a boundary and a six, eventually scored 15. Thirty-six balls after Green’s dismissal, he was caught by Shreyas Iyer. Bumrah broke the 25-run stand.

Zampa, who faced 20 balls, scored just half-a-dozen. Thirty-six balls later, he was caught by Kohli. Hardik broke the 24-run stand.

Mitchell Starc, whose 35-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 28. Seven balls later, he was caught by Iyer. Mohammed Siraj broke the 10-run stand.

Josh Hazlewood, who faced a ball, scored a run. He was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded a dozen extras. Australia were dismissed for 199 off 49.3 overs.

Hardik, who bowled three overs, conceded 28. He picked up a wicket.

Siraj, who bowled 6.3 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 26, picking up a wicket.

Ashwin, who bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 34, picking up a wicket.

Kuldeep and Bumrah bowled 10 overs each, picking up a couple of wickets apiece. While the former conceded 42, the latter conceded 35.

Jadeja bowled 10 overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 28, picking up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 27, and lost three wickets.

Kishan, who faced a ball, failed to get off the mark. Four balls into the chase, he was caught by Green. Starc broke the two-run stand.

Nine balls into the chase, India sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Rohit, India’s skipper, didn’t get off the (Shar)mark. Rohit, India’s skipper. Using the umpires’ call, it was struck down by New Zealand umpire Chris Gaffaney. He was trapped leg before wicket by Hazlewood.

The third-wicket pair didn’t get off the mark. Iyer, who faced three balls, didn’t get off the mark. Three balls later, he was caught by Warner off the bowling of Hazlewood.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 155, and lost a wicket.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 49 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 31, Rahul was batting on 15.

India scored 50 off 15.2 overs (92 balls). Australia had conceded three extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 83 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Rahul’s contribution to it was 18. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 100 off 25.3 overs (153 balls). Australia had conceded three extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included three boundaries – came off 75 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 146 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 51, Rahul’s contribution to it was 48. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Rahul’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 72 balls.

Thirty overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 120 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Kohli was batting on 60, Rahul was batting on 54.

India scored 150 off 34.4 overs (209 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave Australia no reason to be in seventh heaven.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 150 off 200 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 81, Rahul’s contribution to it was 64. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

Kohli, whose 116-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries, eventually scored 85. Two hundred and fifteen balls after Iyer’s dismissal, he was caught by Labuschagne. Hazlewood broke the 165-run partnership.

India scored 200 off 41.2 overs (249 balls). Australia had conceded eight extras at that point. That was the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Rahul, whose 115-ball innings included eight boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 97. He was unbeaten, as was Hardik, who scored 11. His eight-ball innings included a six.

India, who eventually scored 201 for the loss of four wickets off 41.2 overs, won by half-a-dozen wickets with 52 balls to spare.

Green, who bowled a couple of wicketless overs, conceded 11.

Cummins, who bowled 6.2 wicketless overs, conceded 33.

Zampa and Maxwell bowled eight wicketless overs apiece. While the former conceded 53, the latter conceded 33.

Starc, who bowled eight overs, conceded 31. He picked up a wicket.

Hazlewood bowled nine overs, including a maiden. He conceded 38, picking up three scalps.