All-time rivals, Australia and India engaged in a pulsating Super 8 Group 1Afghanistan match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 with the Indian team being crowned the winner by 24 runs. This match was close and full of combative actions and astonishing performances given both by teams. Below are features of the match summarized in tabular form for ease of reference to detail.
Match Overview
| Details | Description |
| Match | 51st Match, Super 8 Group 1 |
| Teams | Australia vs India |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Date | June 24, 2024 |
| Venue | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
| Toss | Australia won the toss, chose to bowl |
| Result | India won by 24 runs |
| Umpires | Richard Kettleborough, Richard Illingworth |
| Third Umpire | Michael Gough |
| Referee | Jeff Crowe |
India’s Innings: Setting a High Target
India set a formidable target with a strong batting performance, scoring 205 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. Their batsmen displayed impressive skill, placing Australia under pressure from the start.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Top Indian Scorers | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rohit Sharma | 74 | 41 | 8 | 4 | 180.48 |
| Virat Kohli | 55 | 30 | 5 | 3 | 183.33 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 30 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 176.47 |
India’s total of 205-5 set a tough target for Australia to chase, demanding an excellent performance from their batting lineup.
Australia’s Innings: Falling Short in the Chase
Australia started their innings with hope but struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Indian bowlers took timely wickets, ultimately limiting Australia to 181-7, falling 24 runs short.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Travis Head | 76 | 43 | 9 | 4 | 176.74 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 37 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 132.14 |
| Pat Cummins | 11* | 7 | 0 | 1 | 157.14 |
Bowling Performance: India’s Dominance
India’s bowlers delivered strong performances with disciplined bowling and crucial wickets at key moments. Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav were particularly effective, taking three and two wickets respectively.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 9.20 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
Kuldeep’s ability to break partnerships and Arshdeep’s crucial dismissals ensured India remained in control of the game.
Key Partnerships
Several partnerships stood out in the match, particularly in Australia’s innings. Travis Head’s partnerships with Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell were crucial in maintaining Australia’s momentum, but ultimately, they fell short.
| Partnership | Players | Runs | Balls Faced |
| First Partnership | Warner & Head | 6 | 6 |
| Second Partnership | Head & Marsh | 81 | 48 |
| Third Partnership | Head & Maxwell | 41 | 25 |
Fall of Wickets
The fall of Australian wickets at regular intervals hampered their chase. Travis Head’s dismissal at a crucial moment shifted the momentum back in India’s favor.
| Player | Score | Over |
| David Warner | 6-1 | 0.6 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 87-2 | 8.6 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 128-3 | 13.1 |
| Travis Head | 150-5 | 16.3 |
Powerplays
Australia had a solid start, scoring 65 runs in the mandatory powerplay, but Indian bowlers tightened their control soon after.
| Overs | Runs Scored |
| 0.1 – 6 | 65 |
Player Highlights
- Travis Head – The fast-scoring batsman came up with trippy 76 on 43 balls with HR rate 176.74 and stabilized Australia’s innings.
- Rohit Sharma – Gave a great beginning to India with his score of 74 playing just 41balls and thus giving a good start.
- Arshdeep Singh – Scored a personal 3/33, ensuring he limited the extent of Australians scoring rate and forcing the big guns to pack A+.
Turning Points of The Match
- Timely Dismissals: Indian bowler strategically dismissed Australian players for which the latter csuld have been in good form.
- Strong Partnerships: Rohit and Kohli stand in the middle overs took the Indian innings to a sphere which they could not have reached without them.
- Head’s Wicket: The ouster of Travis Head was a major turn, and India got to regulate the last over.
Conclusion
India reaffirmed their domination over Australia in a tremendous Super 8 match by emerging victorious by 24 runs. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ensured a fighting score through their brilliant batting while Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav through their wickets put brakes on the Australians’ fiery chase. However, Australia failed to chase the target set by Travis Head’s 76 and now India is in a great place to go further in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
FAQs
Ans. India won by 24 runs.
Ans. India scored 205-5 in 20 overs.
Ans. Travis Head scored the highest with 76 runs off 43 balls.
Ans. Arshdeep Singh took 3 wickets.
Ans. The match took place at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St. Lucia.
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