Smith, Head keep India at bay

November 25, 2024 09:23

Aus 77-4 (23 ovs); Target to win: 534 | Scorecard

Counter punch from Australia as Head crashes Rana through the covers for a four. But is beaten next ball as he misses the cut shot, courtesy of some extra bounce.

Head looking good as he drives the third ball straight back, past mid-off for two runs. The next ball again kicks off length as Head manages to fend it away with the ball going over the slips for two runs.

Rana oversteps as Head punches it through the off-side for two runs.

Smith happy to play the supporting role as he clips Sunder off his pads for one. Sundar drops it short as Head punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Head has stroked his way to 38 from 56 balls, as he once again enjoys against the Indian bowlers.

Siraj back into the attack. He makes the mistake of giving Head width, as he despatches it through point for a four and takes one off the next.

While Head has played a few cracking shots, Smith has struggled to get going and is happy to bide his time. He is yet to hit a boundary in 53 balls, scoring just 17.

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