IND vs AUS 1st T20 Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia Today Match

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Nathan Ellis has come into the attack and has picked up the wicket of Abhishek Sharma. It did seem like it hit the bat higher than what Abhishek Sharma needed to get that elevation over the mid-off fielder. Ellis has started quite well here early in his spell. It does seem to be a bit tacky on the wicket; the odd ball is stopping on the surface, and the batters are unable to get that exact timing right on the wicket. And from the other end, Mitchell Marsh has given the third over to Josh Hazlewood here in the powerplay.

While the scores have only come from Abhishek Sharma in the recent innings since both Abhishek and Gill have gotten together as an opening pair since the Asia Cup. The right-hander in the partnership has managed to contribute a start of sorts, which has let India get some sort of foundation to build on. And once again today, these two have batted for three overs and have managed to put a solid start in the powerplay and have built a base for the free-stroking batters to follow, who can express themselves.

Well, Abhishek Sharma did his thing for the first couple of balls by attacking Josh Hazlewood, who is metronomical with his lines and lengths, and it did not work out as much. However, he went off the strike and returned and slammed one through covers for a boundary to get his first one away. This might be the first time Australia is witnessing someone like Abhishek, who is a bit of a rare ilk in the Indian school of batminship. He will go after the bowling right from the word go. Shubman Gill at the other end, after a quiet ODI series, needs some runs here.

The crowd is buzzing here in Canberra, and the ground is buzzing with a brilliant DJ. Well, this is modern cricket, isn't it? T20 under lights. We are in for a lot of runs today if some of the players click from either side. Sit back, relax and enjoy a cracking game of cricket.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out for the first three T20Is. The all-rounder who was recovering from his left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide, complained of neck spasms, which has impacted his recovery and mobility. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress.

We were looking to bat first. I mean, it looks like a good wicket. And I heard from our analysts that there have not been a lot of games played here. Might get slower in the second innings. So, yeah, we wanted to bat first. (On the prep for the series) Yeah, I mean, we were here three, four days before this game. Though it was cold yesterday and today. But today, it looks good. Hopefully, we'll have a good game. (On India's good run in T20 cricket) Yeah, I mean, they know what's to be done when they go inside. They know their roles really well. Have good responsibility on their shoulders. And they just enjoy the game. (On picking the XI) Big headache, yeah. It's a good headache. It's not a bad headache. It's a good headache to have. But yeah, good to have so many options. The guys who are missing out are Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep and Nitish.

We are going to bowl first. It’s a good surface. I think most times we come to Canberra, it’s always a great surface, beautiful ground, and it’s going to be a stellar crowd, so I’m looking forward to it. (On his side playing an aggressive brand of cricket) Yeah, as do India. I think both sides just lack a lot of power. As we know, India are the number one ranked side in the world for a reason, so I’m certainly up and about for the contest. (Build up to the World Cup) Yeah, it’s exciting. I think all teams around the world now are really pushing their deal towards the World Cup, so we’re excited to test ourselves against the number one ranked side in the world. (Team combination) Eleven players - a few batters, a few bowlers, and a few all-rounders. Keep it simple (smiles)..

“This T20I series will be extremely important for Shubman Gill. It’s important for him because runs weren’t scored when he was elevated to ODI captaincy. Again, you can’t read too much into it because it’s just been one series. I get that. So it’s not like there is a question on his place,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

“I don’t know what it is about people. I’m not sure if I can call them people. Cockroaches climbing out of their holes as soon as players get towards the backend of their careers. Why? Why do you want to pour negative energy into players that have given their lives literally for their country and this beautiful game of cricket? This is the perfect time to celebrate them (and) not now when they have done well.” “Not now that they have done They have taken a lot of criticism in the last few months. Everyone is just trying to push them down for what reason, I have no idea,” de Villiers said on his 360 Live show.

“One cause of concern is skipper Surya’s batting and his form. If you see the numbers for the last few years, he had a strike rate of 166 and no one made more runs than him. Now if the average is going towards 20 and you are struggling to make runs that means your form is down. Will Surya make runs in Australia? I think the pitches should suit him. He uses the pace of the bowlers and he plays well square of the wicket, it’s ideal for Surya. If you recall, when Surya debuted, he used the pace of Jofra Archer and played a shot. If a player plays that kind of a shot, it’s his strength. If the pitches suit his strengths then it’ll be easier for him to come back to form,” Pathan said.

“Bumrah’s economy of 6 is simply unbelievable. According to me India has never had a more skillful bowler. There hasn’t been a more skillful bowler produced by India than Jasprit Bumrah. Don’t know about the future, but currently, there is no comparison. Wherever his role is very important in the T20Is, like the new ball, 1-2 overs in the middle and the at the end 1-1. Combination will be important and we’ll see how Suryakumar Yadav uses Bumrah,” said Pathan on his YouTube channel.

“This Australian tour presents an interesting scenario. While team victories often overshadow individual performances, any downturn in results will raise questions. As India’s T20I Captain and someone who’s been the number one ranked batter in T20I cricket for a long period of time, Suryakumar’s extended run without significant scores at number three will inevitably create internal scrutiny. We know his calibre and impact potential, and Australian conditions with their bounce and pace should actually benefit his batting style. Ultimately, the biggest questions will come from within, as this current output doesn’t reflect his true capabilities,” he explained

“He even had an amazing Asia Cup and to deliver under pressure in a multi-nation tournament final against Pakistan demonstrates his growing maturity. As a left-hander, who plays spin well and excels against pace with his pull shots, he adds crucial balance to our batting line-up,”

“While he’ll face challenges against bowlers like Josh Hazlewood, who consistently hit back of a length, his IPL experience against these bowlers will help. Conditions matter, but his attacking mentality can overcome them, especially during Powerplays where boundary sizes become irrelevant. If he maintains his intent and continues playing beside the line, this could be a very successful tour for him,” Nayar stated.

“These Australian conditions could suit Abhishek Sharma’s style perfectly, as he thrives on bounce and prefers playing beside the line. We’ve seen players like Travis Head succeed due to the consistent bounce."

“It’s a chance for several players to step up, gain confidence, and build momentum with runs under their belt,” he said.

The forecast for the match day at Manuka Oval, according to the AccuWeather app, indicates a varied weather pattern, starting with an expected morning rain and a cool 13 degree centigrade temperature. The conditions will become cloudy in the afternoon, with the temperature slightly rising to 14 degree centigrade. Crucially, during the evening match time, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a very low chance of rain, but the temperature will plummet to 11 degree centigrade in chilly Canberra.

The Manuka Oval pitch for the Canberra T20I is expected to be a batter's paradise, with an average first-innings score of 150 across 22 T20 matches. This high-scoring potential is a tantalizing prospect for the big-hitters on both the Australian and Indian teams. Historically, the ground offers a slight advantage to the team batting first, with 10 wins compared to 9 wins by the team chasing.

Hello and welcome to our live blog of the 1st T20I of India taking on Australia at Canberra. It is going to be a cracking series. Will it be nail-biting? We have to wait and see, but it is going to be very high-scoring with both teams having some solid players in it.

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