Lyon starts the over, and Jadeja defends the first two deliveries. He works the third ball through the leg side for a single. Siraj sees off the remaining three balls with a solid defense. After 61 overs, India are 195-7.
Cummins continues from the other end. Jadeja fends off the first ball and refuses a single. The next delivery is punched towards midwicket, and they look for two runs. The throw comes in at the non-striker's end as Labuschagne collects and whips the bails off. Siraj dives to make his ground, but the third umpire is called in to check if the bat is grounded. A tense moment for India, but Not Out flashes on the big screen, greeted by loud cheers from the Indian fans.
Cummins beats Jadeja with a beauty next up! Jadeja then lofts one just over the fielder at cover, and they run three.
Drama continues as Siraj survives another run-out scare!
Miscommunication sees Siraj looking for a single, but Jadeja sends him back. Cummins runs in, has a shy at the stumps at the striker’s end, but misses. The ball rolls away, and they steal an overthrow.
After 62 overs, India are 201-7.
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