Match Overview
Venue: Carrara
Result: india defeated australia by 48 runs
Series: india took a 2-1 lead in the five-match t20 series
India’s Total: 168
Australia’s Response: Fell short due to disciplined indian bowling
Suryakumar Yadav on the Team’s Performance
India skipper suryakumar yadav credited the team’s tactical awareness with both bat and ball.
He praised Shubman Gill and abhishek Sharma for their sensible approach early in the innings.
Noted that the players understood pitch conditions and avoided going for a 200-plus total on a challenging surface.
Stressed that it was a complete team effort, with contributions from every batter.
Bowling Brilliance
Indian bowlers displayed discipline and adaptability, all contributing with wickets.
Shivam Dube (2/20) and washington sundar (3/3) shared five wickets, tightening the grip on Australia.
Suryakumar emphasized the importance of flexibility in bowling combinations, saying:
“Always good to have bowlers give you 2-3 overs. This combination suits us.”
He highlighted that bowlers quickly adjusted to dew conditions, ensuring control through the innings.
Gautam Gambhir’s Role
Suryakumar revealed that he and gautam gambhir (Gauti bhai) were on the same page regarding tactics and strategy.
Their aligned thinking helped the team maintain clarity and consistency in approach.
Australia’s Response
Mitchell Marsh, the Australian skipper, admitted that 167 was a par score, but his side couldn’t execute plans effectively.
He praised India’s world-class performance and acknowledged the team’s quality under pressure.
With key players preparing for the Ashes, australia fielded a rotated squad, giving opportunities to new faces.
Player of the Match: Axar Patel
Axar patel (2/20 and 21 off 11 balls) earned the Player of the Match award.
He assessed pitch conditions before batting, exploiting bounce and timing his shots well.
While bowling, Axar focused on targeting batters’ strengths and sticking to a good length.
His late cameo helped india post a competitive total, setting the stage for the victory.
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