India’s decision to bowl first is paying off as Varun Chakaravarthy turned the game on its head with a brilliant double-wicket burst.
First, Mitchell Marsh — who never looked settled — tried to go against the wind and lofted one, only to slice it straight to Tilak Varma at long-off. Marsh’s uncomfortable 11 off 14 comes to an end.
Next ball, debutant Mitchell Owen walked in and walked out immediately, cleaned up first-ball — a perfect googly that sneaked through as Varun celebrated with fire in his eyes.
From 67/2, Australia suddenly find themselves 73/4 in 8.3 overs, staring at pressure.
But one man continues to counterpunch — Tim David, who’s blazing away with a 54* off just 25 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes) and keeping Australia alive.
Recent: 1 W W
Last 5 overs: 54 runs, 2 wickets
India opt to bowl
The hosts are wobbling, the crowd is buzzing, and India have stormed right back — but the danger man Tim David remains.
