Abhishek Sharma has once again risen to the occasion, bringing up his sixth T20I fifty in style at the MCG, helping India regain momentum after a shaky start. The left-hander reached the milestone off just 23 balls, continuing his fearless stroke play despite India losing early wickets.
After a flurry of dismissals saw India slump to 49/5, Harshit Rana walked in ahead of Shivam Dube — a move that has sparked plenty of debate among fans — and has shown good composure. The young pacer-batter has provided valuable support, rotating strike and picking boundaries when needed.
As the scoreboard reads 86/5 in 12.3 overs, the partnership between Abhishek and Harshit has now crossed 37 runs, stabilizing the innings and shifting pressure back on Australia. The duo’s calm approach, mixed with calculated aggression, has brought some relief to the Indian camp.
With Abhishek in full flow and Harshit applying himself well, India will now look to push towards a strong total in the final overs and build on the regained momentum.
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