Australia vs India Super-Eight---Match-11 Results

Right then, that is it from this big clash where India defeated Australia to go through to the semis while the hopes of the Aussies rely on the last Super Eight game. That match is between Afghanistan and Bangladesh on 25th June, Monday. It will begin at 6 am IST (12.30 am GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the same. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Rohit Sharma, the victorious skipper of India is up for a chat once again. He says that it is quite satisfying when you play like that. Adds that they know the opposition and the threat they bring. Feels that they kept doing the things they needed to do as a team. Mentions that 200 is a good score but when you are playing here with breeze being a big factor, anything can happen. Shares that they are used to conditions really well, and it was about individuals doing their job. Tells that they know the strength Kuldeep Yadav has, but need to use him when necessary. Adds that with the pitches in New York being pace-friendly, Kuldeep had to miss out but they knew he had a big role to play out here in the Caribbean. When asked about their plans for the semifinal, he replies that they don't want to do anything different and play the same way. Tells that it will be important to play freely and not think too much about the future.

Mitchell Marsh, the captain of Australia says that it is disappointing but technically there is still a chance for them to go through. Adds that India were the better team and deserved the win. Mentions that we all know what Rohit Sharma can do in that kind of a mood and he got off to a flier here. Says that they were in the chase, but lost a bit too many wickets at the wrong time. Ends by saying that he will be cheering for Bangladesh.

Rohit Sharma is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant knock of 92 runs from 41 balls. He says that he says that it was important for him to open up the off side also due to Australia's plan of bowling against the breeze. Feels that you have to factor in the breeze, and understand that the bowlers are smart as well. Adds that keeping an open mind will help you in accessing all areas of the field. Tells that it was a good wicket, and you want to try and back yourself to play those kinds of shots. Further says that he is glad that it came off for him in this game.

Presentation Time...

Earlier in the game, India posted a huge total on the board courtesy of a stunning 92 from Rohit Sharma along with some fine contributions from Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube. Australia were not at their usual best and took a pounding. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers who conceded just 14 runs and picked up a wicket. Mitchell Starc and Marcus Stoinis got a couple each but were very expensive. While chasing, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Glenn Maxwell tried their best, but the lack of support from the others meant that they had to face another defeat. Now Australia is at the mercy of Bangladesh. With their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread, the 2021 champions will hope that Bangladesh somehow manage to defeat Afghanistan, even if it be by the barest of margins, also additionally hoping that the last match of the Super 8 is not washed out.

India, on the other hand, got off to the perfect start when Arshdeep Singh got rid of David Warner in the very first over. However, they couldn't really build on that and allowed the Aussies to counter-attack and get back in the chase. Then a moment of brilliance from Axar Patel in the field got them the breakthrough and they were able to slow down the run flow. Glenn Maxwell was looking dangerous but Kuldeep Yadav deceived him with a googly and got the breakthrough and Axar followed it up with another wicket. However, Head was still proving to be a thorn for them but Jasprit Bumrah finally got rid of him to all but secure the win as after that no other batter could really get going.

Despite losing David Warner early on, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh got through a tricky period and made sure that they fully utilized the Powerplay. The duo kept on going hard at the bowlers and did not let the asking rate get out of reach. However, a stunning catch in the deep by Axar Patel sent the Aussie skipper back to the hut. After that, Glenn Maxwell came out with a positive intent and played a breezy little cameo to keep them in the hunt but lost his wicket and Marcus Stoinis also couldn't make much of an impact. Head though stood like a firm rock on one end and kept scoring at a good rate as he loves to do against this opposition. With the asking rate creeping up, Head also fell trying to up the ante against Jasprit Bumrah and it was all India after that. Australia, though managed to reduce the victory margin and keep their NRR above Afghanistan.

INDIA MARCH ONTO THE SEMIS! A comprehensive win for the Men in Blue and they remain unbeaten in this World Cup. Australia were in the chase for a long time when Travis Head was batting and the Indian players would have had flashbacks from that ODI World Cup final, but this time, they were able to keep their calm and got the job done in the end.

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc, 1 run.THAT'S IT! INDIA WIN BY 24 RUNS! Angling away, on a back of a length, slower and outside off, Mitchell Starc waits back in his crease and can only punch it in front of extra cover for a single.

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc, No run.Trifecta of play and misses! Pandya continues to take pace off and goes short again, on off, Mitchell Starc waits on the back foot to get the pull shot away but for the third time in a row, he fails to pick the change of pace and misses as he swings way too early.

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc, No run.And again! Pace-off and it is on a shortish length again, outside off, Mitchell Starc hops back as he attempts the pull but swings way too early and fails to connect.

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Starc, No run.Swing and a miss! Slower and into the wicket by Hardik, on off, Mitchell Starc swings for the pull but gets undone by the slowness of the delivery and connects with thin air.

Hardik Pandya to Pat Cummins, 1 run.DROPPED! Ravindra Jadeja goes at it casually and puts it down! He could have taken a couple of steps forward and made it to a safe catch.

Hardik Pandya to Pat Cummins, 2 runs.Pandya bangs it on a hard length, on off, Pat Cummins hangs back and slaps it to the left of long on and comes back for the second run.

Hardik Pandya to bowl the last over. He has conceded 43 in his three overs.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, 2 runs.Overpitched and on middle, Mitchell Starc drills it wide of long on for a brace.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, 1 run.Another good yorker, on middle, angling in, Pat Cummins manages to get bat on this and jams it out through point for one more.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, No run.Nails the yorker this time, on off, Pat Cummins fails to dig it out.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, Six!SIX! Great shot! Pitched up and on off, slower again, Pat Cummins tries to go for the big shot but goes through it a bit early, he drags it towards the wide long on fence where the wind takes it over for a biggie.

Jasprit Bumrah to Pat Cummins, No run.Change of pace, back of a length and on off, Pat Cummins swings across the line but fails to connect.

Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Starc, Bye.Bye! Full and angling across, outside off, Mitchell Starc swings to go downtown but misses. Rishabh Pant fails to gather it cleanly and concedes an extra.

Arshdeep Singh to Mitchell Starc, 1 run.Another full toss, at the pads, Mitchell Starc swipes it through square leg for a single.

Mitchell Starc is the next man in.

Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, OUT! c Jasprit Bumrah b Arshdeep Singh.OUT! CAUGHT! Not a wicket-taking delivery but Arshdeep Singh won't mind one bit! The yorker goes wrong again by Arshdeep, full toss, at the stumps, Tim David has a swipe across the line but the ball catches the leading edge and it goes straight to short third where Jasprit Bumrah takes it safely near his waist.

Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Six!SIX! Arshdeep Singh misses but Tim David doesn't! Arshdeep errs in length as he slips in a thigh-high full toss, outside off, Tim David frees his arms and launches it back over the bowler's head for a biggie.

Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Wide!WIDE! Too straight, full and on the pads, Tim David fails to tickle it fine as it goes down leg. There is a noise as the ball passes the pads but the umpire signals a wide.

Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Four!FOUR! Good effort by Kohli but in vain! Lands it on a length, on middle, Tim David swings through the line and lofts it back over the bowler's head. Virat Kohli sprints and dives to his right but fails to cut it off. It seems like an excellent stop as he gets up quickly and the fielder from long on too, rushes in quickly to try and return the ball. But all a bit too late. By the time Kohli can get up or the long on fielder can get to the ball, it trickles into the ropes, deflecting off Kohli's right hand while making the dive

Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, Wide!WIDE! Bangs it into the deck but it is down leg, Tim David lets it go through for a wide.

Arshdeep Singh to Pat Cummins, 1 run.Angling across, on a good length, on middle, Pat Cummins shapes up to go back over the bowler's head but gets this one high on the bat. It lands well wide of Virat Kohli at long off for a single.

Pat Cummins comes out to the middle now. As per the on-air commentators, Australia need to get at least 176 to keep their NRR better than Afghanistan.

Arshdeep Singh to Matthew Wade, OUT! c Kuldeep Yadav b Arshdeep Singh.OUT! CAUGHT! Fine catch by Kuldeep Yadav! Arshdeep Singh strikes now as India strengthens their grip on the game even more. Arshdeep bowls it on a back of a length but the width is there for the batter to cash in. Wade tries to latch onto the width and throws his hands at it. Gets an outside edge that goes low to the right of short third where Kuldeep Yadav reacts quickly and dives low to grab it inches off the turf. Now, Wade is not going anywhere, as he reckons that the ball has been grassed. The two umpires get together and send the matter upstairs for the final verdict. The very first replay is good enough to show that the catch is clean, but the third umpire takes a couple of more looks and eventually, rules it in favour of the fielding side. That should be the final nail in the coffin for Australia.

Jasprit Bumrah to Tim David, 2 runs.Zoning in at the stumps, on a length, Tim David steps out and works it to the right of long on and that allows him to come back for the second run. Just 5 runs and a massive wicket of Head for India. 53 needed now off 18 by Australia.

Jasprit Bumrah to Tim David, No run.Hurls it in the channel on off, on a good length, Tim David uses his feet as he looks to drive it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Jasprit Bumrah to Matthew Wade, 1 run.Serves it on a back of a length, on off, Matthew Wade dabs it wide of point and gets to the other end.

Matthew Wade walks out to bat now.

Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, OUT! c Rohit Sharma b Jasprit Bumrah.OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Jasprit Bumrah gets the big fish! India get the wicket they were after. Bumrah comes from around the wicket for the left-hander and serves it on a good length, angling in, on middle and leg. Takes pace off does Bumrah and Travis Head backs away to go big on the off side but goes through his shot early. Ends up slicing it straight up towards extra cover where Rohit Sharma settles under it and does the rest. End of a fine knock by Head though.

Jasprit Bumrah to Tim David, 1 run.Hurls it in at the stumps, fuller in length, Tim David clips it wide of long on and gets to the other end.

Jasprit Bumrah to Travis Head, 1 run.Bumrah takes pace off straight away and lands it on a back of a length, over middle, Travis Head backs away and drags the shot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Travis Head, 1 run.Just one! Arshdeep nails the yorker, angling in, at the toes, Travis Head jams it out to deep mid-wicket for a single. Just 7 runs off the over, not enough for Australia as the required rate climbs to 14.5.

Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, 1 run.Lands it on a back of a length, over middle, Tim David is hurried on the pull and mistimes the shot through square leg for a single. 6 runs off the over so far. How many can Head can get off the last ball?

Arshdeep Singh to Tim David, No run.A hint of reverse swing from the over-the-wicket angle for Arshdeep, full and aimed at the stumps, Tim David gets his bat out in front of the front pad and keeps it out.

Arshdeep Singh to Travis Head, 1 run.Attempts the yorker again but it comes out as a low full toss, on middle, Travis Head knocks it down to long on for a single.

Arshdeep Singh to Travis Head, 4 Byes.FOUR BYES! Oh, this has gone past everyone! Tailing in, low full toss, around leg, Travis Head clears his front leg to whack it away. Gets beaten on the inside edge and it sneaks just past the leg pole. Rishabh Pant is late to get down low to his right and the ball races past him for a boundary.

Arshdeep Singh to Travis Head, No run.Well struck but equally well fielded! Arshdeep goes very full, on off, Travis Head gets deep in his crease and drills it towards extra cover where Rohit Sharma makes a sharp stop low to his right.

Axar Patel to Travis Head, 1 run.Darts this one full and on off, Travis Head forces it towards long off for one.

Axar Patel to Travis Head, Four!FOUR! Nothing seems to bother Travis Head here! Axar Patel drags his length back and around off, Travis Head moves back quickly and smashes it past extra covers for a boundary.

Axar Patel to Tim David, 1 run.Floated, full and on off, Tim David drills it down to long off for a run.

Axar Patel to Tim David, No run.Quicker, short and outside off, Tim David is late on his cut shot and misses.

Axar Patel to Tim David, No run.Flighted, full and on off, Tim David pushes it straight to short covers.

Tim David comes in at number 6.

Axar Patel to Marcus Stoinis, OUT! c Hardik Pandya b Axar Patel.OUT! STRAIGHT TO THE FIELDER! Axar Patel gets his first now! As they say, 'One brings two' and that is exactly what has happened here. Tossed up, full and around middle, Marcus Stoinis goes down for the reverse sweep, connects well but unfortunately for him, he finds Hardik Pandya at backward point who juggles it but grabs it in the end, nonchalantly with his left hand.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run.Googly again, short and around leg, Marcus Stoinis works it through square leg for one more. End of a successful over for India!

Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, 1 run.Another short delivery, on middle, Travis Head backs away and cuts it towards deep point for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Four!FOUR! Put away! Kuldeep Yadav goes short again and around middle, Travis Head rocks back and thrashes it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Head looks in some touch here!

Kuldeep Yadav to Marcus Stoinis, 1 run.Shortish and around off, Marcus Stoinis drags it down to long on for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Marcus Stoinis, No run.Floated, full and on middle, Marcus Stoinis blocks it out.

Marcus Stoinis makes his way out to the centre.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! b Kuldeep Yadav.OUT! BOWLED'EM! Kuldeep Yadav gets the explosive Glenn Maxwell! He serves a fine googly here, slower through the air as well, full and on middle and leg, turns away a shy bit, Glenn Maxwell walks down the track to slog it away but gets beaten by the flight and the turn as the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. India will be relieved to see the back of Glenn Maxwell here!

Axar Patel to Travis Head, No run.Drags his length back once more, on off, Travis Head stabs it to short covers. Excellent over, just 3 runs off it!

Axar Patel to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run.Darts this one full and on off, Glenn Maxwell goes down and whips it hard towards deep mid-wicket for just one.

Axar Patel to Travis Head, 1 run.Another short delivery, on off, angling away, Travis Head punches it through covers for a run.

Axar Patel to Travis Head, No run.Goes short again, outside off, Travis Head cuts it away but fails to beat point.

Axar Patel to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run.Floated, full and on middle, Glenn Maxwell swipes it away towards deep square leg for a single.

Axar Patel to Glenn Maxwell, No run.Flatter, short and outside off, Glenn Maxwell tries to cut but gets an outside edge along the ground to short third.

Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, Six!SIX! That spoils the over! Kuldeep Yadav gives this one some more air, full and around off, Travis Head goes down, reaches out for it and flat bats it towards the long off fence. Hardik Pandya looks interested but only watches the ball sail over his head for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, No run.Pushed through quicker, full and on middle, skids through, Travis Head stays back and pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run.Flighted, full and on off, Glenn Maxwell almost loses his balance but still manages to reverse sweep it towards deep point for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, No run.Floated, short and on leg, turns in, Glenn Maxwell moves back to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, 1 run.Goes short and on middle, Travis Head punches it down to long on for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on middle, Glenn Maxwell sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run.Flatter, short and on middle, Glenn Maxwell moves across to hoick it away but ends up miscuing his shot towards short third. They cross.16 runs off the over!

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Four!FOUR! Glenn Maxwell is turning on the heat now! Ravindra Jadeja tosses it up, full and on middle, Glenn Maxwell goes down for the reverse sweep again and connects well to send the ball over point for another boundary now.

Ravindra Jadeja to Travis Head, 1 run.Short again and outside off, Travis Head cuts it towards deep point for a run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, 1 run.Short and on middle, Glenn Maxwell stays back and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Six!SIX! BOOM! Outrageous shot! Floated, full and around off, Glenn Maxwell changes his stance completely and nails the switch hit to perfection as the ball goes over the deep backward point fence for a biggie.

Ravindra Jadeja to Glenn Maxwell, Four!FOUR! Maxi gets off the mark in style! Ravindra Jadeja starts with a quicker delivery, short and outside off, Glenn Maxwell makes room, opens the bat face and guides it between short third and backward point for a boundary.

Drinks! Australia are in a decent position and it is that man, Travis Head who is leading the charge once again. However, they know that they need to continue like this till the rest of the match to chase down this total. India are searching for wickets and more importantly, the wicket of Head that will shift the momentum. They will also be aware of the firepower of the Aussies middle order and the Indian spinners will play a crucial role here. Obviously, 206 is the main number in mind for the Aussies but there are a couple of other digits too, which could come in handy, just in case Bangladesh manage to beat Afghanistan in the night match. 198 and above sees Australia's NRR stay in the positive while 165 and above keeps their NRR above that of Afghanistan's. An exciting second half of the chase coming up.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, No run.Slower and angled across, on a length, outside off, Travis Head goes for the drive but fails to connect.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, Four!FOUR! Gets it through! Lands it on a back of a length, outside off, Travis Head waits on it and steers it between backward point and short third for four more runs.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, Four!FOUR! Axar Patel fumbles and that allows Travis Head to bring up his FIFTY! Full by Hardik, around off, Travis Head drags the hit on the bounce to long on where Axar Patel runs forward off the ropes but lets the ball go through his hands for a boundary. Travis continues to torment India and he would look to convert this into a match-winning knock.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, No run.Dishes it out on a shortish length, over middle, Travis Head drops his wrists and lets the ball go through.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, No run.Slower and fuller, outside off, Travis Head creams the drive towards extra cover where Rohit Sharma makes a good stop low to his right.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, Four!FOUR! Short and punished! Too short and too wide on off by Hardik, Travis Head reaches out and slaps it along the ground to the right of deep cover for a boundary.

Glenn Maxwell comes out to the middle now.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! c Axar Patel b Kuldeep Yadav.OUT! WHAT A GRAB! Axar Patel, you freak! A one-handed worldie by Axar to send the Aussie skipper packing. Kuldeep misses his mark not by much as this is fractionally short, at the stumps, Mitchell Marsh is waiting on the back foot and bends his knees to get the pull shot away. Hits it as hard as he can and it goes flat towards deep backward square leg. Axar Patel is a few meters in off the ropes, leaps and the ball sticks in the right hand. It stays in even as Axar falls on his back.

Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, 1 run.Drops it short and away from the batter's reach, Travis Head reaches out and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run.Short and angling across, on off, Mitchell Marsh pulls it down to wide long on for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Marsh, No run.Did Marsh drag his foot out of the crease there? Kuldeep slows it up and bowls the googly this time, fuller and outside off, Marsh gets down and sets himself for the slog sweep but the ball spins away and there is a bit of extra bounce too that takes the ball over the bat. The replays show that Marsh has his back leg grounded inside the crease when Pant took the bails off.

Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, 1 run.Spinning away a touch from the left-hander, on a nagging length, Travis Head makes room and punches it through covers for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run.Kuldeep fires in a yorker, on middle, Mitchell Marsh squeezes it out towards mid-wicket and gets to the other end.

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run.Hardik bangs it into the deck, on off, Mitchell Marsh flat bats it down to long on for a single. Another expensive over by Hardik, 14 runs off it.

Hardik Pandya to Mitchell Marsh, No run.Nicely bowled! Marsh shows his cards early as he skips down the track but Hardik keeps his wits around by banging into short, at the helmet of the batter. Marsh ducks and lets it go.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, 1 run.In the air...but it falls safely! Gets the ball to go across and keeps it wide of the batter, on the off side, Travis Head sits deep in his crease and shapes up to go cover. Slices it in the air but luckily for Head, the ball evades the fielder running to his right. A single taken.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, Six!SIX! Travis Head is on a roll here! Hardik is under immense pressure. Hardik goes into the wicket but it is not short enough to trouble the batter, Travis Head cashes in on the offered length and nails the pull over deep mid-wicket for a six.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, Four!FOUR! Nice shot! Another off-cutter by Hardik, on a length, outside off, Travis Head stays low to go big on the leg side but adjusts well to the lack of pace and drags the shot back over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Hardik Pandya to Travis Head, 2 runs.Hardik bowls it on a back of a length, on off, without any pace on it, Travis Head gets on his toes and punches it with a high elbow to the right of cover for a couple of runs.

Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, 1 run.Slightly quicker and fuller too, at the stumps, Travis Head opts to rock back and dabs it wide of cover for one more run. A tidy first over by Kuldeep.

Kuldeep Yadav to Travis Head, No run.Turning away from the left-hander, on a nagging length, on off, Travis Head goes on the back foot and punches it firmly to cover where Ravindra Jadeja moves swiftly to his right and prevents the single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Mitchell Marsh, 1 run.Length is pulled back and it is near the wide guideline on off, Mitchell Marsh is made to reach out and he cuts it past cover for a single.