India was too good for Australia chasing down a total of 264 with four wickets so spare.
India was too good for Australia chasing down a total of 264 with four wickets so spare.
Australia has a score to defend but they will need regular wickets to have a chance at winning this match.
As well as Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61) batted, they couldn’t stay together and build a 100 plus run partnership and that, ultimately, was why Australia couldn’t post a score beyond 280 like they were projecting to do while those two were together.
If Australia consistently breaks up the partnerships for India, they will have a chance.
This pitch is taking spin so Zampa, Singh and probably Maxwell and even Labuschagne could be needed although its worth noting fast bowler Mohammad Shami was India’s best so Nathan Ellis and Ben Dwarshuis also have a big role to play.
Connolly was hit around a bit last over as Kohli and Shreyas tried to keep the run rate improving.
Now the 10 overs are done, Adam Zampa is into the attack.
India are 2-55 from 10 overs chasing 265 to win.
Rohit Sharma was dropped twice but he is out lbw to Cooper Connolly.
The young Aussie had a horrific innings with the bat and dropped Sharma earlier in the innings.
Now he has the Indian captain in his first over bowling.
2-43 from 7.5 overs with Shreyas joining Kohi at the crease.
Rohit Sharma looked to be trapped in front by Connolly.
He was called out but has asked for DRS.
Matthew Hayden has called Australia’s 264 a “par score” but one that is 20 runs behind what is needed for victory.
Those words seem pretty spot on with the way Sharma and Kohli are batting so far but Cooper Connolly has been called on to bowl.
Let’s see how he goes.
India are 1-42 from seven overs.
Huge moment as Ben Dwarshuis forces Gil to knock the ball onto his stumps.
He chops it onto his stumps and he goes out.
That keeps Australia in this match but here comes Kohli.
India are 1-30 after five overs chasing 265 to win.
This time Marnus Labuschagne had to sprint backwards to get to a lofted shot from Sharma and he dived, got both hands to the ball but dropped the catch.
It was a tough chance but one you would usually back him to catch.
Another huge moment, another drop from Australia.
India are 0-17 from three overs.
Catches win matches and Australia have dropped Rohit Sharma in the second over.
Cooper Connolly was at backward point and dived low to catch Sharma and the ball spilled out.
Ellis had his hands on his head. He knows it was a huge moment.
India are 0-15 from two overs chasing 265 to win.
Rohit Sharma was aggressive against Dwarshuis in that first over taking India to 0-7.
Nathan Ellis is bowling now. Australia needs a brilliant 10 overs from him.
India are 0-7 from one over chasing 265 to win.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gil will open the batting for India.
Ben Dwarshuis will bowl the first over for Australia.
India need 265 to make the Champions Trophy final.
Australia are ready to take the field for their fielding innings, they are just waiting for India’s openers.