Rohit hits half-century to give India a good start in Perth
January 12, 2016  10:14

- India 93-1 (20 ovs) vs Aus | SCORECARD

Boland surprises Kohli with a quick steep rising bouncer which the batsman does well to avoid as wicketkeeper Matthew Wade makes a good diving stop to his left.

Kohli guides the third ball to thirdman for a single before Rohit picks a single on the leg off the next delivery.

Faulkner also concedes just two singles in his next over before drinks are taken with India on 82 for one in 17 overs.

It's only singles at the moment with the field well spread around. Four singles from Boland's fourth over brings up the 50-run stand for the second wicket between Kohli and Rohit from 68 balls.

Faulkner tries a short ball to Rohit, who pulls it behind square on the leg side for two runs before taking a single to thirdman.

In the next over, Rohit brings up his half-century, from 63 balls with a single on the off-side. A superb knock from the right-hander, who has been one of India's most consistent performers in limited overs cricket in the last few years.

Kohli watchfully plays out the rest of the over, taking a single from the last ball to keep strike.

India have progressed well to take their score to 93 for one in 20 overs. Rohit is batting well on 50 from 63 balls, while Kohli is batting on 27 from 35 balls.
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