Rahul, Jadeja bat with intent

Tue, 17 December 2024

07:47

India 132-5 (42 Ovs) vs Aus 445 | Scorecard

Starc continues, and Rahul defends the first ball. That was closehe nearly dribbled it back onto the stumps! He sweeps the next delivery for a single. Jadeja leaves the following ball and then plays towards midwicket for a quick single. Rahul ends the over with a couple. After 40 overs, India is 136-5.

Lyon continues. A length ball is played by Jadeja towards backward point, where McSweeney chases it down. Jadeja collects three runs. Rahul defends the next two balls before taking a single. Jadeja then defends the last two balls. After 41 overs, India is 140-5.

Cummins replaces Starc. Rahul defends the first ball, then ducks under a bouncer. He swings at the next one and gets just one. Jadeja defends the final two balls. After 42 overs, India is 141-5.

India trails by 304 runs.

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