Kohli, Dhoni steady India

January 18, 2019 14:20

India 104-2 (27 ovs) vs Aus 230 | Scorecard

Dhoni showing some positive intent as he hammers a full delivery from Stoinis powerfully down the ground past mid-on for a four but the pacer does well to bowl three dot balls in a row to end the over.

Zampa keeps India's batsmen tied, especially Dhoni, who plays four dot balls from the leggie before taking one from the last ball.

Dhoni has made 18 from 32 balls as he takes his time like always to get going and he can afford to take time as the pressure of asking rate is not much at the moment.

Siddle comes back into the attack. He bowls it on the pads as Dhoni clips it through midwicket for two runs. The next ball is short and Dhoni is able to swat it over the leg side for a four before he takes one and Kohli keeps strike with a single from the last ball.

India are 93 for two in 25 overs at the halfway stage, needing another 138 runs for victory at under six per over.

Zampa overpitches as Kohli drives it through the covers for two runs and then takes a single, followed by two more off the last two balls.

Dhoni continues to take risks with his running as he attempts a quick single to mid-on and manages to make his crease despite the fielder charging in quickly as India bring up their 100, in the 27th over.

Siddle goes short as Dhoni again plays the pull shot for three runs through midwicket.

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