India left frustrated
January 17, 2020 19:36
Aus 150-2 (25 ovs) vs Ind 340-6 (50 ovs) | Scorecard
Australia now adding to India's frustration by keeping the runs ticking even though the run-rate is on the higher side.
The Aussie pair of Smith and Labuschagne have quietly completed a 50-run stand, getting the runs through singles and twos.
Jadeja back in the attack and the batsmen take six runs off him, including a boundary.
Navdeep back in the attack and the batsmen are happy to just knock the ball around and take the singles as 6 come in the over.
Kuldeep continues and after three dots, Labuschagne gets a couple off a paddle sweep past the keeper and then Labuschagne gets to the pitch of the widish ball and whacks it past Pandey at mid-wicket for four.
Beaten all ends up the next delivery but he lives to fight on as 6 come off the over.
Shami continues and Smith plays a pull and gets a single to start the over.
Shami bowls a wide in the over and the Aussies will happily take it.
Again the runs come in singles and twos and another 5 runs added to the Aussie kitty.
After a tentative start, Smith records his fifty in 47 balls. A good innings so far.
Kuldeep continues and Labuschagne starts with sweeping the ball fine for a couple.
Next ball big shout but it's a rubbish appeal as even the umpire is not interested.
The Aussies are playing smart to manipulate the strike and keep it moving. Smith gets to fifty off a single off the final ball of the over.