Mohammed Shami Strikes Early as Australia Stumble Against India

In an electrifying start to the match, India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami delivered an early breakthrough, dismissing Cooper Connolly for a nine-ball duck. Connolly edged one behind to wicketkeeper Lokesh Rahul, giving India their first wicket. At the end of three overs, Australia found themselves struggling at 4/1, with Travis Head battling on 1 off 9 balls and Steve Smith yet to open his account. Shami's disciplined bowling, conceding just three runs in two overs, set the tone for India’s dominance early in the innings.