India 5-352 (Dhawan 117, Kohli 82, Sharma 57, Stoinis 2-62) def Australia 316 (Smith 69, Warner 56, Carey 55 not out 42, Bumrah 3-61).
London: Australia have much to ponder after their World Cup hopes were given a reality check with bat and ball in a 36-run loss to India this morning.
Australia's Usman Khawaja is bowled by India's Jasprit Bumrah.Credit:AP
In what was a chance to make a major statement in front of a sea of blue at The Oval, the Australians were powerless as India stormed to 5-352, their fourth-highest total in World Cup history and, conversely, Australia's worst performance with the ball ever in this tournament.
In response, Australia were more tug boat than cruiser, a lack of urgency – and disciplined bowling – having them capsize for 316 on the final ball of the day under the grey skies of South London, ensuring their first defeat in three matches.
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David Warner was once a bull with the bat but the new-look and less menacing version seen in this tournament soaked up 84 balls for his 56, including have 14 straight dot balls at one stage.
There was no vintage display from Steve Smith against India on Sunday.Credit:AP
The former vice-captain has yet to regain his touch at the international level since returning from a year-long suspension, with former England captain Michael Vaughan noting he had little or no rhythm or power in this latest knock.
Steve Smith (69 off 70) was elevated to No.3, perhaps because skipper Aaron Finch (36 off 35 balls) was the first to be dismissed, after a slight mix up with Warner, and the Australians had wanted to retain a right-handed and left-handed combination. Whatever the reasoning, it was debatable as to whether it was a vote of confidence in Usman Khawaja (42 off 39), who did come in at No.4, when the more-attacking Glenn Maxwell may have been the better option.
While the required run-rate blew out to more than 11 with 15 overs remaining, Smith was again in good touch, supplying five boundaries and a six. But when India successfully reviewed an lbw appeal that had not been upheld, Smith had already started to walk before the replay process was finished.
Heading into Wednesday's clash against Pakistan in Taunton, Nathan Coulter-Nile's role at first change faces debate. He finished with 1-63 off 10 overs, and fought back from having 14 taken from his second over, but problems arise when Mitchell Starc (1-74 off 10) and Pat Cummins (1-55) do not strike early.
Starc went from a five-wicket haul against the West Indies to 1-74 off 10 overs – the third most expensive innings of his career. This included 20 off his final over.
The Australians will weigh up whether fellow quicks Kane Richardson, a good death bowler, or left-armer Jason Behrendorff, or off-spinner Nathan Lyon need to have a role ahead of Behrendorff.
India's Shikhar Dhawan did all the early damage against Australia at the Oval in London on Sunday.Credit:AP
This is where the loss of Jhye Richardson has hurt, the paceman having to pull out of the squad on the eve of leaving for England because of a shoulder injury. The selectors had felt Josh Hazlewood had not done enough bowling to claim his spot but he will be in England this month with the Australia A squad. However, he could only join the World Cup squad as an injury replacement.
In front of a sea of blue shirts, Shikhar Dhawan (107 off 109) and Rohit Sharma (57 off 70) shared in their sixth century stand against Australia – equalling the record for most century opening partnerships against one particular nation.
They were typically cautious early, but accelerated and provided platforms for Virat Kohli (82 off 77), Hardik Pandya (48 off 27) and MS Dhoni (27 off 14).
There was footage of Adam Zampa putting his hands in his pocket before he bowled but the Australian camp clarified this because he was using a hand warmer. The footage, which went viral, had sparked suggestions of something untoward.
What a zinger
Warner became the fourth batsman to profit from the bails failing to dislodge when he survived an inside edge off the first ball he had faced from Jasprit Bumrah before he had scored. Bumrah had banged an angled ball in, only for Warner's push to cannon into the stumps. However, the high-tech zing bails – which flash when knocked – did not dislodge, prompting outrage from former stars Michael Vaughan, Nasser Hussain and Shaoib Akhtar.
David Warner got a second life after the ball hit the stumps but failed to dislodge the bails.Credit:AP
"That thudded into leg stump … that should have been a dismissal," Vaughan said on Test Match Special.
"It was a fair blow,Read More – Source
India 5-352 (Dhawan 117, Kohli 82, Sharma 57, Stoinis 2-62) def Australia 316 (Smith 69, Warner 56, Carey 55 not out 42, Bumrah 3-61).
London: Australia have much to ponder after their World Cup hopes were given a reality check with bat and ball in a 36-run loss to India this morning.
Australia's Usman Khawaja is bowled by India's Jasprit Bumrah.Credit:AP
In what was a chance to make a major statement in front of a sea of blue at The Oval, the Australians were powerless as India stormed to 5-352, their fourth-highest total in World Cup history and, conversely, Australia's worst performance with the ball ever in this tournament.
In response, Australia were more tug boat than cruiser, a lack of urgency – and disciplined bowling – having them capsize for 316 on the final ball of the day under the grey skies of South London, ensuring their first defeat in three matches.
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David Warner was once a bull with the bat but the new-look and less menacing version seen in this tournament soaked up 84 balls for his 56, including have 14 straight dot balls at one stage.
There was no vintage display from Steve Smith against India on Sunday.Credit:AP
The former vice-captain has yet to regain his touch at the international level since returning from a year-long suspension, with former England captain Michael Vaughan noting he had little or no rhythm or power in this latest knock.
Steve Smith (69 off 70) was elevated to No.3, perhaps because skipper Aaron Finch (36 off 35 balls) was the first to be dismissed, after a slight mix up with Warner, and the Australians had wanted to retain a right-handed and left-handed combination. Whatever the reasoning, it was debatable as to whether it was a vote of confidence in Usman Khawaja (42 off 39), who did come in at No.4, when the more-attacking Glenn Maxwell may have been the better option.
While the required run-rate blew out to more than 11 with 15 overs remaining, Smith was again in good touch, supplying five boundaries and a six. But when India successfully reviewed an lbw appeal that had not been upheld, Smith had already started to walk before the replay process was finished.
Heading into Wednesday's clash against Pakistan in Taunton, Nathan Coulter-Nile's role at first change faces debate. He finished with 1-63 off 10 overs, and fought back from having 14 taken from his second over, but problems arise when Mitchell Starc (1-74 off 10) and Pat Cummins (1-55) do not strike early.
Starc went from a five-wicket haul against the West Indies to 1-74 off 10 overs – the third most expensive innings of his career. This included 20 off his final over.
The Australians will weigh up whether fellow quicks Kane Richardson, a good death bowler, or left-armer Jason Behrendorff, or off-spinner Nathan Lyon need to have a role ahead of Behrendorff.
India's Shikhar Dhawan did all the early damage against Australia at the Oval in London on Sunday.Credit:AP
This is where the loss of Jhye Richardson has hurt, the paceman having to pull out of the squad on the eve of leaving for England because of a shoulder injury. The selectors had felt Josh Hazlewood had not done enough bowling to claim his spot but he will be in England this month with the Australia A squad. However, he could only join the World Cup squad as an injury replacement.
In front of a sea of blue shirts, Shikhar Dhawan (107 off 109) and Rohit Sharma (57 off 70) shared in their sixth century stand against Australia – equalling the record for most century opening partnerships against one particular nation.
They were typically cautious early, but accelerated and provided platforms for Virat Kohli (82 off 77), Hardik Pandya (48 off 27) and MS Dhoni (27 off 14).
There was footage of Adam Zampa putting his hands in his pocket before he bowled but the Australian camp clarified this because he was using a hand warmer. The footage, which went viral, had sparked suggestions of something untoward.
What a zinger
Warner became the fourth batsman to profit from the bails failing to dislodge when he survived an inside edge off the first ball he had faced from Jasprit Bumrah before he had scored. Bumrah had banged an angled ball in, only for Warner's push to cannon into the stumps. However, the high-tech zing bails – which flash when knocked – did not dislodge, prompting outrage from former stars Michael Vaughan, Nasser Hussain and Shaoib Akhtar.
David Warner got a second life after the ball hit the stumps but failed to dislodge the bails.Credit:AP
"That thudded into leg stump … that should have been a dismissal," Vaughan said on Test Match Special.
"It was a fair blow,Read More – Source
