Smith, Head keep India at bay

November 25, 2024 09:06

Aus 59-4 (20 ovs); Target to win: 534 | Scorecard

We have the first drinks break on Day 4. Australia have recovered well after the early wicket of Khawaja as Smith and Head have steadied the ship.

Sundar continues after the drinks break. Head misses the sweep to collect a leg bye before Smith takes one to long-on to bring up Australia's 50.

Extra bounce for Rana as Smith manages to keep it out, getting hit high on the bat. He drives the fifth ball square on the off-side for two runs and blocks the last ball.

Slightly short from Sundar as Head slaps the spinner through the covers for a couple of runs. The off-spinner drifts on the pads as Head sweeps it through square leg for a four to continue his positive approach.

He rocks back to slaps Sundar into the off-side for one as Australia reach 59/4 in 20 overs.

Head has looked positive to score 27, while Smith has made 16 with both batters having played 46 balls each.

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