Kohli on the charge; lead goes past 500
November 24, 2024 14:29Virat Kohli
Ind 459-6 (131 ovs) & 150 vs Aus 104 | Scorecard
The tactics have changed definitely for India. Kohli now on the attack as he lofts Lyon back over his head for a straight six but is beaten next ball by one which goes straight.
Kohli sweeps the fourth ball for a single to deep square leg and Reddy takes one to mid-off.
Part-time pacer Labuschagne back into the attack. A high bouncer which sails high over Reddy as the wicketkeeper gets a glove on it, to concede a bye.
Kohli on the charge now! He plays a thumping pull shot off the short ball, smashing it in the gap perfectly through midwicket for a four to take his score into the 80s.
Kohli looking to make most of batting against the part-timer. He backs away to club Labuschagne past mid-on for another boundary as lead goes past 500.
Jasprit Bumrah, who was getting ready for batting, has apparently taken off his arm guard as India are likely to declare soon in the next few overs.