Australia got their first breakthrough at Manuka Oval, Canberra, as Nathan Ellis dismissed Abhishek Sharma in the third over of India’s innings. The left-hander, who looked in fine touch with four boundaries, was undone by a clever slower delivery, mistiming his shot to Tim David at mid-off.
Abhishek Sharma’s brisk 19 off 14 balls provided India an aggressive start, but his dismissal brought early momentum to the Australian camp.
Earlier in the same over
Before the wicket, Ellis had already created drama when he nearly trapped Shubman Gill leg-before with a sharp off-cutter. The Australians went for a DRS review after the on-field umpire turned down the appeal.
Ball-tracking later showed the delivery pitching in line, impact in line, and clipping the top of leg stump — resulting in an umpire’s call. Gill survived the scare, but Ellis’s persistence paid off just a few balls later with Abhishek’s wicket.
Match context
Australia, having opted to bowl first, are looking to restrict India early on a wicket that promises good bounce and carry. Ellis has already made an impact with both control and variation, setting the tone for the hosts in the powerplay.
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