India beat Australia by six wickets in rain-hit contest to level T20 series
Rohit Sharma starred as India levelled the three-match T20 international series against Australia with a six-wicket win in a match reduced to eight overs a side.
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Rohit Sharma Deals In Sixes To Guide India To Series-levelling Win vs Australia in Second T20I
Rohit Sharma displayed his six-hitting prowess with an unbeaten 46 after Axar Patel snapped two wickets in a fiery spell as India notched up a series-levelling six-wicket win over Australia in a rain hit second T20I in Nagpur on Friday. The India skipper smashed four sixes and as many fours as he single-handedly helped India chase down a target of 91 with four balls to spare in a match which was reduced to eight overs a side due to a wet outfield. Earlier, Matthew Wade smacked an unbeaten 20-ball 43 to fire Australia to a 90 for five.
India vs Australia 2nd T20I Highlights: Six-hitting Rohit Sharma guides India to series-levelling win over Australia
Rohit Sharma displayed his six-hitting prowess with an unbeaten 46 after Axar Patel snapped two wickets in a fiery spell as India notched up a series-levelling six-wicket win over Australia in a rain hit second T20I here on Friday. The India skipper smashed four sixes and as many fours as he single-handedly helped India chase down a target of 91 with four balls to spare in a match which was reduced to eight overs a side due to a wet outfield. Scorecard | As it happenedEarlier, Matthew Wade smacked an unbeaten 20-ball 43 to fire Australia to a 90 for five. Wade hit four boundaries and three towering sixes -- all in the final over off Harshal Patel (0/32) -- while skipper Aaron Finch hit 31 off 15 after Rohit invited Australia to bat in a match that was delayed by two-and-half hours. Chasing the target, Rohit made his intention clear as he went on a six-hitting spree, unleashing three monstrous hits off Josh Hazlewood in the opening over to give India's chase a flying start.
Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh Ruled Out Of T20I Series vs India With Injuries
Australia will miss the services of Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc and Marcus Stoinis in the three-match T20 International tour of India after the trio was ruled for the series on Wednesday due to injuries. While Starc has been suffering from a knee injury, Marsh and Stoinis have been ruled out due to ankle and side issues respectively. According to cricket.com.au, the injuries are minor but Cricket Australia took the decision not to risk the players keeping in mind the T20 World Cup to be played at home, starting next month.
Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis rested for India T20 tour
Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis will miss the T20 tour of India with "low level" injuries. Marsh (ankle), Stoinis (side) and Starc (knee) will be replaced by Nathan Ellis, Daniel Sams and Sean Abbott in the squad, CA said in a statement.
Australia's Starc, Marsh and Stoinis rested for India T20 tour
MELBOURNE : Cricket Australia said on Wednesday that paceman Mitchell Starc and all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis will miss the T20 tour of India with "low level" injuries.
Watch: Imran Tahir Celebrates Wicket With Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuu' Celebration
Age does not seem to be a factor for 43-year-old South African bowler Imram Tahir. While the leg-spinner has already achieved a lot in his illustrious cricket career so far, his zeal to do well in every game is still intact. Among the many impressive things about Tahir is his celebration style after taking a wicket. On Monday, the player was once again at his very best in that department as he performed Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siuu' celebration after taking the wicket of Dawid Malan in The Hundred.
Watch: Liam Livingstone's Sensational One-Handed Six In The Hundred
England batter Liam Livingstone, who represents Birmingham Phoenix in the ongoing edition of The Hundred competition, gave his fans another spectacular moment to cherish when he smashed a one handed six, to take his team across the line during the clash against Trent Rockets on Monday at Edgbaston. The match-winning six also helped Livingstone to reach his half-century in 32 balls. Chasing 146, Birmingham Phoenix claimed victory over Trent Rockets by seven wickets and 14 balls to spare.