India vs Australia 2020, Live Cricket Score, T20I Today’s First Match: Three windows in a span of four overs and momentum has shifted in favor of India. Natarajan launches an absolute ripper to catch Maxwell in front of the portholes. D’Arcy Short is still in the middle along with new batter Moises Henriques. Only five of this more, Australia 83 in 54 balls.
Advance: India, led by Virat Kohli, may have started their Australian tour by awarding the ODI series to Australia recently, but more importantly, they are fresh off a 13-race victory in the third ODI, a victory that surely must have fueled the team position. Confidence towards the T20I series.
With next year’s ICC T20 World Cup in mind, the three-match T20I series, starting with the first on Friday, will once again provide both teams with an opportunity to reassess their preparations.
While Australia’s previous T20I series ended in a 1-2 loss to England in September, this will be India’s first assignment in the shorter format since earlier this year in January when they defeated New Zealand 5- 0 during his tour to Kiwiland. .
And this time, the visiting team T20I is witnessing a fresh face: left-armed pacemaker T Natarajan. The Tamil Nadu cricketer caught the attention of the selectors at the IPL that concluded in November, where he chose 16 wickets representing Sunrisers Hyderabad.
On Wednesday, he made his international debut in the third ODI against the Australians, finishing with two wickets after eliminating Marnus Labuschagne and Ashton Agar during the chase.
The inclusion of Natarajan adds more balance to the bowling lineup, with players like Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Shami and Washington Sundar.
In terms of the hitting department, KL Rahul will, in all likelihood, return to the starting position with Shikhar Dhawan, having hit number five in the ODI.
Skipper Virat Kohli also appears to have gotten back on track after scores of 89 and 63 on the second and third days, he will look to maintain that momentum in the shorter format. Kohli added 466 runs in the IPL when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) endured another roller coaster campaign, where they made the playoffs.
Shreyas Iyer’s presence in the middle order adds solidity to the batting, while Sanju Samson will also fight for a spot in the starting lineup.
Australia, on the other hand, has injury concerns. David Warner was ruled out for the limited leg rest after sustaining a groin injury during the second ODI, while pacemaker Mitchell Starc suffered back and rib discomfort that kept him out of the final day.
Left-handed hitter D ‘Arcy Short has been named Warner’s replacement on a similar team.
Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch the first T20I:
When is the first T20I between Australia and India?
The first Australia vs India T20I match will be played on December 4.
Where will the first T20I between Australia and India be played?
The first Australia vs India T20I match will be played at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
What time will the first T20I start between Australia and India?
The first Australia vs India T20I match will start at 1.40 PM IST (7.10 PM local time). The drawing will take place at 1.10 PM IST.
Where can I watch the game on television?
All matches of the Indian tour of Australia will be broadcast on SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX.
Where can I watch the game online?
All matches from the Australia India tour will be shown on the SonyLiv online platform. You can also follow First comment for the live blog of the matches.
Squads:
India: Virat Kohli (Captain), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul (Vice-Captain and Guardian), Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Mohd . Shami, Navdeep Saini, T Natarajan.
Aaron Finch (Captain), D’Arcy Short, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey (week), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green, Moises Henriques, Andrew Tye, Daniel Sams, Matthew Wade.
