Shreyas Iyer walks in at No 3.
Gaikwad flicks it towards midwicket for a single. Iyer defends the first and is off the next with a single. They exchange a few more singles. After 7 overs India are 55-1.
Sangha is introduced into the attack, and Gaikwad nudges the ball towards point for a single. Iyer slams it towards mid-on, grabbing a couple of runs. After a couple more runs, Iyer attempts a big shot but holes out to Green at long-on! Sangha generously tosses it up on the off stump, and although Iyer usually backs himself to hit spin, he fails to find enough elevation this time. Green, the debutant, secures the catch, and Iyer departs for 8 off 7 balls.
SKY steps in as the new batter and opens his account with a single. After 8 overs, India stands at 63-2.
Dwarshuis makes a return to the attack, and it results in an edge and dismissal! SKY attempts a flat-footed push, snicking it behind to Wade. The skipper departs for 1 off 2 balls.
Rinku Singh is the new batter, and he opens his account with a single.
He slams a boundary to ease pressure. 7 runs and a wicket came off it, after 9 overs India are 70-3.
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