Rahane dismissed for 17, India in trouble
March 04, 2017  13:43
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India 119-4 (48 ovs) vs Aus | Scorecard


Spin from both ends now as O'Keefe comes into the attack, to replace Hazlewood. Rahane turns the ball on the leg side for one before Rahul defends the rest of the over and Lyon follows it up with a maiden over to Rahane.

Australia's spinners will look to bowl tight and build the pressure on the Indian batsmen, who like to score freely and keep the scoreboard moving.

The field is in for Rahul as Australia tempt him to go over the top and throw his wicket away he like he did in the first innings in Pune. It remains to be seen if he will again take the risk or just bide his time.

Rahul, on 61, gets a lifeline as he plays the paddle sweep against Lyon and Warner at leg slip nearly pulls off a stunning catch but is unable to hold on. Infact, Warner did well to get his hands on it but barely had time to react and complete the catch.

In the next over, O'Keefe gifts Rahane a full toss which he flicks through midwicket for a four but that is a rare delivery as the spinners turn on the pressure with some tight overs.

Rahane, who made 17 from 42 balls, finally succumbs to the pressure. He comes down the track to Lyon but is beaten by one which goes straight on and wicketkeeper Wade, despite the initial fumble, manages to complete the stumping with Rahane struggling to make his ground despite the dive.

India in big trouble at 119 for four and they would be relieved to have included an extra specialist batsman for this match in Karun Nair, who walks in at No. 6.
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