India’s top-order meltdown has continued in dramatic fashion in Melbourne, with Tilak Varma dismissed for 0 to leave the visitors reeling at 32/4 in 4.5 overs.
Josh Hazlewood is running riot, picking up his third wicket of the evening. Tilak, who walked in after Suryakumar Yadav’s dismissal, tried to swipe across the line but only managed a top-edge, with Josh Inglis completing the catch behind the stumps.
Wickets falling in a heap:
- Shubman Gill 5(10)
- Sanju Samson 2(4)
- Suryakumar Yadav 1(4)
- Tilak Varma 0(2)
Hazlewood’s fiery new-ball spell (2.5-0-5-3) has completely dismantled India’s top order, with seam, bounce and accuracy proving too much.
Abhishek Sharma remains the lone bright spark, striking freely at the other end with 24 off 9 balls.
Australia opted to bowl and have seized complete control early, leaving India in deep trouble and searching for a rescue act.
Live Score: India 32/4 (4.5 overs)
