In an intense ODI contest, Australia managed to post a total of 264 in 49.3 overs against India. Steve Smith led the charge with a gritty 73 off 96 balls, while Alex Carey provided late momentum with a quickfire 61 off 56. However, regular wickets hampered Australia's progress.
Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler for India, claiming 3/48 in his 10 overs. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with two wickets each, while Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya kept the pressure on.
Australia’s innings saw key wickets fall at crucial moments, with Travis Head (39) and Marnus Labuschagne (29) unable to convert their starts. Despite some lower-order resistance, India’s disciplined bowling attack ensured Australia couldn’t bat out their full quota.
With 265 needed for victory, the focus now shifts to India’s batting lineup as they look to chase down the target in what promises to be an exciting contest.