New Zealand vs India Full Commentary, 4th T20I, 30 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 4th T20I / Eden Park
259/7 (20 ov)
0/0 ( ov) & 172/9 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 87 runs
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Player of the match
Glenn Phillips,
New Zealand
Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, Four, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length around the stumps. Sanju Samson steers it through short cover to find the boundary for four.
Sanju Samson c TL Seifert b JA Duffy 4 (2) Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, no run, c TL Seifert b JA Duffy, Jacob Duffy bowls it back of a length on the stumps, and Sanju Samson is gone. The ball travels toward slip to bring about the dismissal. An early wicket falls in this steep chase of 260.
Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, no run, Jacob Duffy bowls on a good length on the stumps, and the batter knocks it towards mid off for no run in this steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, no run, Jacob Duffy bowls back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. In pursuit of a steep target, another dot is added to the tally.
Ishan Kishan c & b JA Duffy 0 (3) Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, no run, c & b JA Duffy, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter turns it away toward mid-on for no run.
Jacob Duffy to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Jacob Duffy serves one back of a length outside off stump. Shreyas Iyer sends it past short fine leg for four to end the over against the steep asking rate.
End of over 1 (8 runs)
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Adam Milne lands a good length delivery on leg stump, nudged away towards square leg for two runs.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Adam Milne bowls a good length delivery on the leg stump, turned towards short mid-wicket for two runs.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Adam Milne lands it on a good length around off and middle. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the required rate keeps climbing.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 1 leg bye, Adam Milne serves a full delivery on leg stump, flicked from the crease towards square leg for one leg bye.
Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Adam Milne dishes up a full toss on the stumps, punched straight toward mid-off to take one run.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Adam Milne bowls a full-length delivery straight on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma drives it past mid on for four in this tight chase.
End of over 2 (10 runs)
Jacob Duffy to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Pitched back of a length on the stumps, worked away towards square leg to turn the strike over for one.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Jacob Duffy hits a back of a length line outside off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless against the steep required rate.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Duffy bowls a good length ball around off stump, and the batter steps forward to lift an inside-out stroke over mid-off for two runs.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Duffy drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma pulls it firmly through short mid-wicket, sending it away to find four runs. The chase continues comfortably.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Jacob Duffy bowls a full toss on the stumps, and the batter punches it straight to short mid-wicket for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, that is another valuable dot ball.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Jacob Duffy bowls this back of a length down the leg stump, and the batter steps forward to clip it toward short fine leg for two runs.
End of over 3 (9 runs)
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed towards short cover for two runs.
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Nathan Smith bowls on a good length outside off stump. Shreyas Iyer presses forward and goes inside-out, carving it past slip for four. The chase keeps moving along comfortably.
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Nathan Smith hits a good length on the stumps, worked towards mid on for a single.
Nathan Smith to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter presses forward and keeps it out for no run.
Nathan Smith to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run, Good length delivery on leg stump from Nathan Smith, tucked toward short mid-wicket for one.
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Nathan Smith dishes up a fast full toss on the stumps. Shreyas Iyer hangs back in the crease and pushes it through short midwicket for four in this tight chase.
End of over 4 (12 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, Six, Fisher drops it back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma moves forward and powers a slog sweep over square leg for six.
Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Matthew Fisher lands this on a good length outside off stump. Abhishek Sharma drives it cleanly past mid-off to collect four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, 1 wide, Matthew Fisher errs on a good length down the leg side, conceding an extra in this tight chase.
Abhishek Sharma c M Santner b M Fisher 27 (15) Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, no run, c M Santner b M Fisher, Fisher lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and Abhishek Sharma steps forward looking to go inside out towards mid off. Mitchell Santner takes the catch to send him back for 28 off 15 deliveries. That puts India under serious pressure in this massive chase.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, no run, Matthew Fisher lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter turns it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for a single.
Matthew Fisher to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Fisher bowls a good length ball around off stump, and he hangs back to push it towards slip for one.
End of over 5 (13 runs)
Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Adam Milne, and the batter cannot find a way through. A tight start to the over as the required rate keeps climbing.
Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Adam Milne hits a good length around off stump. Shreyas Iyer directs it past short fine leg for four crucial runs in this steep pursuit.
Shreyas Iyer b A Milne 22 (11) Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, no run, b A Milne, Bowled him! Adam Milne attacks the stumps with a rapid, full-length delivery. Shreyas Iyer presses forward, plays all over it, and departs for twenty-two off eleven deliveries. A heavy blow in a tight chase.
Adam Milne to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Back of a length outside off from Adam Milne, guided wide of slip for one.
Adam Milne to Axar Patel, no run, Adam Milne hits a good length on the stumps. The batter leans forward to drive firmly, sending it straight toward mid off where it is stopped for no run.
Adam Milne to Axar Patel, Four, Adam Milne serves a good-length ball on the stumps. Axar Patel punches it firmly past mid-off, sending it racing away for four in a tight chase.
End of over 6 (9 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matthew Fisher bowls a good length ball around off stump, and he knocks it toward mid on for a single.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 leg bye, Matthew Fisher angles a fast delivery back of a length down the leg stump. He hangs back in the crease to flick towards square leg, scrambling through for one leg bye.
Matthew Fisher to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matthew Fisher lands it on a good length outside off stump, pushed away towards mid off for one.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 leg bye, Matthew Fisher lands a good-length delivery down leg stump as the batter presses forward, deflecting one leg bye towards short fine leg.
Matthew Fisher to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matthew Fisher hits a back of a length on the stumps, punched down toward mid-off for one run.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump, he hangs in the crease to defend towards short cover for one.
End of over 7 (6 runs)
Nathan Smith to Axar Patel, 1 run, Hanging in the crease, he pulls a back-of-a-length ball down the leg side toward slip for a single.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 2 runs, Pushed back of a length on the stumps, he hangs in the crease to pull toward short midwicket for two.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Six, Nathan Smith bowls a good-length delivery outside the off stump. Nitish Kumar Reddy sends it flying toward short mid-wicket for six, finding a vital boundary in a tight chase.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 wide, Nathan Smith bangs one in short outside off stump, but it strays too far across the tramline for a wide.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Six, Nathan Smith drops it back of a length on the stumps. Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and clears slip for six vital runs in this tight chase.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, no run, Nathan Smith hits a back of a length outside off stump, and he punches it straight toward point for no run.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 3 runs, Good length delivery on the stumps from Nathan Smith, and he steps forward to push it toward mid on for three runs.
End of over 8 (19 runs)
Nitish Kumar Reddy c MG Bracewell b M Santner 21 (10) Mitchell Santner to Nitish Kumar Reddy, no run, c MG Bracewell b M Santner, Mitchell Santner bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes forward to cut, sending it straight toward short cover where Michael Bracewell takes the catch. He falls for 21 off 10 balls, dealing a massive blow in this tight chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 2 runs, Pushed through on a good length at the stumps, he presses forward and cuts towards point to pick up two.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers a full length ball on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Axar Patel c & b M Santner 7 (9) Mitchell Santner to Axar Patel, no run, c & b M Santner, Mitchell Santner pitches it full on off stump. Pushed straight toward mid on for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, no run, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward short cover for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward short midwicket for one run.
End of over 9 (4 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, no run, Good length delivery around off stump, and he pushes it straight to short mid-wicket for no run. With the required rate climbing steeply, another dot ball adds to the mounting chase.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, 2 runs, Matthew Fisher lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked towards short mid-wicket for two runs.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, Four, Fisher bowls a good-length ball down the leg side, and the batter hangs in the crease to whip it away. Naman Dhir gets it past square leg for four in a steep chase.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, Four, Matthew Fisher serves up a full toss on off stump. Naman Dhir directs it past slip, sending it away for four vital runs in a tight chase.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, Six, Matthew Fisher serves up a full toss on the stumps, and Naman Dhir steps forward to chip it clean over mid-off for six. The ball clears the rope to give this tense chase a much-needed lift.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Matthew Fisher lands this on a good length outside off stump, pushed towards mid on to take one run.
End of over 10 (17 runs)
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length around off stump, worked toward short midwicket for one. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 wide, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length outside the off stump, but it strays too far across and is called wide. That concedes an extra run in a tight chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, nudged towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward mid-on for one run.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, Six, Mitchell Santner flights an off-break full on off stump. Naman Dhir steps forward and lofts an inside-out stroke over short cover to clear the ropes for six. A vital blow in this tight chase.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 2 runs, Mitchell Santner lands a good length ball on the stumps, worked towards short mid-wicket to hurry back for two.
End of over 11 (13 runs)
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Good length on off stump from Duffy, and the batter presses forward to cut it toward point for one run.
Naman Dhir c N Smith b JA Duffy 28 (13) Jacob Duffy to Naman Dhir, no run, c N Smith b JA Duffy, OUT! Jacob Duffy strikes again with a fast delivery pitched back of a length on the stumps. Naman Dhir goes forward to slog sweep, but sends a catch straight toward short mid-wicket where Nathan Smith takes it. Dhir falls for 28 off 13 balls, leaving a steep chase in tatters.
Arshdeep Singh c B Jacobs b JA Duffy 0 (1) Jacob Duffy to Arshdeep Singh, no run, c B Jacobs b JA Duffy, Jacob Duffy delivers back of a length on the stumps. Arshdeep Singh hangs in the crease to cut toward point and is caught by Bevon Jacobs for a golden duck. That fourth strike leaves the steep chase in tatters.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, 1 wide, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. One extra added to the total in this tight chase.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length on the stumps. Pushed straight toward mid-on for no run.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, Jacob Duffy lands it back of a length outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate climbs higher in this steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps, pushed from the crease toward slip for a single.
End of over 12 (3 runs)
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is pushed straight to short cover for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner pitches it full on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate keeps climbing.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, Four, Mitchell Santner tosses a full-length off-break on the stumps. Prince Yadav gets forward and sweeps it past short fine leg for four to chip away at the steep chase.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps. He pushes it away towards point, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands a good length ball on off stump. Pushed away towards short cover for no run as the steep chase mounts further.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to defend towards point.
End of over 13 (4 runs)
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Jacob Duffy hits a good length around off stump, and the batter punches the ball straight towards point for no run. With the required rate climbing in this steep chase, another dot ball adds to the mounting task.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Jacob Duffy delivers back of a length towards leg stump, and he is unable to work it away for any run.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter pushes it straight to mid-on for no run.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, 2 runs, Duffy lands a good-length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it toward short mid-wicket for two runs. The steep required rate keeps climbing.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Pitched back of a length on the stumps, he presses forward and works it to short mid-wicket for one.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, Jacob Duffy drops it back of a length on the stumps. He turns the ball away toward square leg for no run.
End of over 14 (3 runs)
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length outside off, he presses forward to cut it toward mid-off for one run.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner delivers full off-spin outside off stump. The batter presses forward and defends it towards mid-off for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, 1 run, He strides forward to slog-sweep a good length delivery on the stumps toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Mitchell Santner floats a full length ball on off stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, another dot added to this steep chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter steers it straight toward point for no run.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands a good-length ball around off stump. He steps forward and works it to short mid-wicket for one run.
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward, unable to score as the required rate climbs higher.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Adam Milne hits a good length on the stumps. N. Tilak Varma steps forward and lofts an inside-out shot all the way over mid-off for six. A clean strike in an improbable chase.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Adam Milne serves a full length delivery outside off stump. Tilak Varma drives it cleanly, sending the ball straight past mid off for four. In a chase this steep, it offers a fleeting spark.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne spears a full delivery on the stumps. It is pushed away towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne digs in a fast short ball targeting leg stump. He hangs back in the crease to pull and fails to connect.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Adam Milne lands it full length on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for one run.
End of over 16 (11 runs)
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith bowls a full-length delivery on off stump. The batter presses forward and cuts it toward slip for no run.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith angles a back of a length delivery around off stump. The batter goes forward to push it toward slip, but cannot find a gap with the required rate spiraling out of reach.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith bowls a full-length delivery on off stump. The batter presses forward, pushing it straight towards short cover.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Nathan Smith misses his mark with a fast full toss on the stumps. N. Tilak Varma steps forward and ramps it high over short fine leg for six. In a chase this steep, it is pure defiance.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to score as the required rate climbs further out of reach.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Full length delivery outside off stump, pushed away towards short cover for a single to retain the strike. With the required rate soaring, he can only take one.
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne serves up a full toss on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease and pushes it toward short mid-wicket for no run.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne delivers a full length ball on the stumps, and it is pushed towards mid off for no run. With an improbable chase slipping away, another dot ball passes by.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne lands it back of a length on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and decides to leave it alone.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Adam Milne delivers a full length ball targeting the stumps. Tilak Varma helps it all the way over short fine leg for six runs in an improbable chase.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne nails a pinpoint yorker outside the off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, leaving another dot ball in this improbable chase.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run, leaving the improbable chase untouched.
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease to a good-length delivery outside off, he flicks it away towards short fine leg for one.
Matthew Fisher to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Matthew Fisher angles a back of a length delivery into the stumps. The batter moves forward to cut, but punches it straight towards mid-off for no run.
Matthew Fisher to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Matthew Fisher lands a good-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter punches it straight toward short cover for no run. With an improbable equation in the chase, the dot ball only adds to the pressure.
Tilak Varma c TL Seifert b M Fisher 35 (35) Matthew Fisher to N. Tilak Varma, no run, c TL Seifert b M Fisher, Matthew Fisher hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter strides forward to slog-sweep toward point. No run taken.
Matthew Fisher to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, Matthew Fisher bowls back of a length outside off stump, guided towards slip for one run.
Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, Four, Fisher drops it short outside off stump. Prince Yadav hangs in his crease and cuts it neatly past the slip region for four. Even with the chase looking improbable, that is a clean boundary.
End of over 19 (6 runs)
Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, no run, Back of a length delivery around off stump from Nathan Smith. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter strides forward to push it toward point for one.
Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, 1 run, Good length outside off, he presses forward and slog-sweeps it down towards mid on to take one.
Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, Nathan Smith bowls a good length ball on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, Six, Nathan Smith lands this on a good length outside the off stump. Prince Yadav steps forward and launches an inside-out drive cleanly over mid-on for six.
Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, no run, Nathan Smith bangs it in short on the stumps, and the batter cannot connect to close out the innings with a dot.
End of over 20 (9 runs)
Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, Four, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length around the stumps. Sanju Samson steers it through short cover to find the boundary for four.
Sanju Samson c TL Seifert b JA Duffy 4 (2) Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, no run, c TL Seifert b JA Duffy, Jacob Duffy bowls it back of a length on the stumps, and Sanju Samson is gone. The ball travels toward slip to bring about the dismissal. An early wicket falls in this steep chase of 260.
Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, no run, Jacob Duffy bowls on a good length on the stumps, and the batter knocks it towards mid off for no run in this steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, no run, Jacob Duffy bowls back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. In pursuit of a steep target, another dot is added to the tally.
Ishan Kishan c & b JA Duffy 0 (3) Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, no run, c & b JA Duffy, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter turns it away toward mid-on for no run.
Jacob Duffy to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Jacob Duffy serves one back of a length outside off stump. Shreyas Iyer sends it past short fine leg for four to end the over against the steep asking rate.
End of over 1 (8 runs)
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Adam Milne lands a good length delivery on leg stump, nudged away towards square leg for two runs.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Adam Milne bowls a good length delivery on the leg stump, turned towards short mid-wicket for two runs.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Adam Milne lands it on a good length around off and middle. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the required rate keeps climbing.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 1 leg bye, Adam Milne serves a full delivery on leg stump, flicked from the crease towards square leg for one leg bye.
Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Adam Milne dishes up a full toss on the stumps, punched straight toward mid-off to take one run.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Adam Milne bowls a full-length delivery straight on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma drives it past mid on for four in this tight chase.
End of over 2 (10 runs)
Jacob Duffy to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Pitched back of a length on the stumps, worked away towards square leg to turn the strike over for one.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Jacob Duffy hits a back of a length line outside off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless against the steep required rate.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Duffy bowls a good length ball around off stump, and the batter steps forward to lift an inside-out stroke over mid-off for two runs.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Duffy drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma pulls it firmly through short mid-wicket, sending it away to find four runs. The chase continues comfortably.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Jacob Duffy bowls a full toss on the stumps, and the batter punches it straight to short mid-wicket for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, that is another valuable dot ball.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Jacob Duffy bowls this back of a length down the leg stump, and the batter steps forward to clip it toward short fine leg for two runs.
End of over 3 (9 runs)
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed towards short cover for two runs.
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Nathan Smith bowls on a good length outside off stump. Shreyas Iyer presses forward and goes inside-out, carving it past slip for four. The chase keeps moving along comfortably.
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Nathan Smith hits a good length on the stumps, worked towards mid on for a single.
Nathan Smith to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter presses forward and keeps it out for no run.
Nathan Smith to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run, Good length delivery on leg stump from Nathan Smith, tucked toward short mid-wicket for one.
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Nathan Smith dishes up a fast full toss on the stumps. Shreyas Iyer hangs back in the crease and pushes it through short midwicket for four in this tight chase.
End of over 4 (12 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, Six, Fisher drops it back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma moves forward and powers a slog sweep over square leg for six.
Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Matthew Fisher lands this on a good length outside off stump. Abhishek Sharma drives it cleanly past mid-off to collect four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, 1 wide, Matthew Fisher errs on a good length down the leg side, conceding an extra in this tight chase.
Abhishek Sharma c M Santner b M Fisher 27 (15) Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, no run, c M Santner b M Fisher, Fisher lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and Abhishek Sharma steps forward looking to go inside out towards mid off. Mitchell Santner takes the catch to send him back for 28 off 15 deliveries. That puts India under serious pressure in this massive chase.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, no run, Matthew Fisher lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter turns it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for a single.
Matthew Fisher to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Fisher bowls a good length ball around off stump, and he hangs back to push it towards slip for one.
End of over 5 (13 runs)
Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Adam Milne, and the batter cannot find a way through. A tight start to the over as the required rate keeps climbing.
Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Adam Milne hits a good length around off stump. Shreyas Iyer directs it past short fine leg for four crucial runs in this steep pursuit.
Shreyas Iyer b A Milne 22 (11) Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, no run, b A Milne, Bowled him! Adam Milne attacks the stumps with a rapid, full-length delivery. Shreyas Iyer presses forward, plays all over it, and departs for twenty-two off eleven deliveries. A heavy blow in a tight chase.
Adam Milne to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Back of a length outside off from Adam Milne, guided wide of slip for one.
Adam Milne to Axar Patel, no run, Adam Milne hits a good length on the stumps. The batter leans forward to drive firmly, sending it straight toward mid off where it is stopped for no run.
Adam Milne to Axar Patel, Four, Adam Milne serves a good-length ball on the stumps. Axar Patel punches it firmly past mid-off, sending it racing away for four in a tight chase.
End of over 6 (9 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matthew Fisher bowls a good length ball around off stump, and he knocks it toward mid on for a single.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 leg bye, Matthew Fisher angles a fast delivery back of a length down the leg stump. He hangs back in the crease to flick towards square leg, scrambling through for one leg bye.
Matthew Fisher to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matthew Fisher lands it on a good length outside off stump, pushed away towards mid off for one.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 leg bye, Matthew Fisher lands a good-length delivery down leg stump as the batter presses forward, deflecting one leg bye towards short fine leg.
Matthew Fisher to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matthew Fisher hits a back of a length on the stumps, punched down toward mid-off for one run.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump, he hangs in the crease to defend towards short cover for one.
End of over 7 (6 runs)
Nathan Smith to Axar Patel, 1 run, Hanging in the crease, he pulls a back-of-a-length ball down the leg side toward slip for a single.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 2 runs, Pushed back of a length on the stumps, he hangs in the crease to pull toward short midwicket for two.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Six, Nathan Smith bowls a good-length delivery outside the off stump. Nitish Kumar Reddy sends it flying toward short mid-wicket for six, finding a vital boundary in a tight chase.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 wide, Nathan Smith bangs one in short outside off stump, but it strays too far across the tramline for a wide.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Six, Nathan Smith drops it back of a length on the stumps. Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and clears slip for six vital runs in this tight chase.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, no run, Nathan Smith hits a back of a length outside off stump, and he punches it straight toward point for no run.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 3 runs, Good length delivery on the stumps from Nathan Smith, and he steps forward to push it toward mid on for three runs.
End of over 8 (19 runs)
Nitish Kumar Reddy c MG Bracewell b M Santner 21 (10) Mitchell Santner to Nitish Kumar Reddy, no run, c MG Bracewell b M Santner, Mitchell Santner bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes forward to cut, sending it straight toward short cover where Michael Bracewell takes the catch. He falls for 21 off 10 balls, dealing a massive blow in this tight chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 2 runs, Pushed through on a good length at the stumps, he presses forward and cuts towards point to pick up two.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers a full length ball on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Axar Patel c & b M Santner 7 (9) Mitchell Santner to Axar Patel, no run, c & b M Santner, Mitchell Santner pitches it full on off stump. Pushed straight toward mid on for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, no run, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward short cover for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward short midwicket for one run.
End of over 9 (4 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, no run, Good length delivery around off stump, and he pushes it straight to short mid-wicket for no run. With the required rate climbing steeply, another dot ball adds to the mounting chase.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, 2 runs, Matthew Fisher lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked towards short mid-wicket for two runs.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, Four, Fisher bowls a good-length ball down the leg side, and the batter hangs in the crease to whip it away. Naman Dhir gets it past square leg for four in a steep chase.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, Four, Matthew Fisher serves up a full toss on off stump. Naman Dhir directs it past slip, sending it away for four vital runs in a tight chase.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, Six, Matthew Fisher serves up a full toss on the stumps, and Naman Dhir steps forward to chip it clean over mid-off for six. The ball clears the rope to give this tense chase a much-needed lift.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Matthew Fisher lands this on a good length outside off stump, pushed towards mid on to take one run.
End of over 10 (17 runs)
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length around off stump, worked toward short midwicket for one. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 wide, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length outside the off stump, but it strays too far across and is called wide. That concedes an extra run in a tight chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, nudged towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward mid-on for one run.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, Six, Mitchell Santner flights an off-break full on off stump. Naman Dhir steps forward and lofts an inside-out stroke over short cover to clear the ropes for six. A vital blow in this tight chase.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 2 runs, Mitchell Santner lands a good length ball on the stumps, worked towards short mid-wicket to hurry back for two.
End of over 11 (13 runs)
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Good length on off stump from Duffy, and the batter presses forward to cut it toward point for one run.
Naman Dhir c N Smith b JA Duffy 28 (13) Jacob Duffy to Naman Dhir, no run, c N Smith b JA Duffy, OUT! Jacob Duffy strikes again with a fast delivery pitched back of a length on the stumps. Naman Dhir goes forward to slog sweep, but sends a catch straight toward short mid-wicket where Nathan Smith takes it. Dhir falls for 28 off 13 balls, leaving a steep chase in tatters.
Arshdeep Singh c B Jacobs b JA Duffy 0 (1) Jacob Duffy to Arshdeep Singh, no run, c B Jacobs b JA Duffy, Jacob Duffy delivers back of a length on the stumps. Arshdeep Singh hangs in the crease to cut toward point and is caught by Bevon Jacobs for a golden duck. That fourth strike leaves the steep chase in tatters.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, 1 wide, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. One extra added to the total in this tight chase.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length on the stumps. Pushed straight toward mid-on for no run.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, Jacob Duffy lands it back of a length outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate climbs higher in this steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps, pushed from the crease toward slip for a single.
End of over 12 (3 runs)
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is pushed straight to short cover for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner pitches it full on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate keeps climbing.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, Four, Mitchell Santner tosses a full-length off-break on the stumps. Prince Yadav gets forward and sweeps it past short fine leg for four to chip away at the steep chase.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps. He pushes it away towards point, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands a good length ball on off stump. Pushed away towards short cover for no run as the steep chase mounts further.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to defend towards point.
End of over 13 (4 runs)
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Jacob Duffy hits a good length around off stump, and the batter punches the ball straight towards point for no run. With the required rate climbing in this steep chase, another dot ball adds to the mounting task.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Jacob Duffy delivers back of a length towards leg stump, and he is unable to work it away for any run.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter pushes it straight to mid-on for no run.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, 2 runs, Duffy lands a good-length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it toward short mid-wicket for two runs. The steep required rate keeps climbing.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Pitched back of a length on the stumps, he presses forward and works it to short mid-wicket for one.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, Jacob Duffy drops it back of a length on the stumps. He turns the ball away toward square leg for no run.
End of over 14 (3 runs)
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length outside off, he presses forward to cut it toward mid-off for one run.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner delivers full off-spin outside off stump. The batter presses forward and defends it towards mid-off for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, 1 run, He strides forward to slog-sweep a good length delivery on the stumps toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Mitchell Santner floats a full length ball on off stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, another dot added to this steep chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter steers it straight toward point for no run.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands a good-length ball around off stump. He steps forward and works it to short mid-wicket for one run.
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward, unable to score as the required rate climbs higher.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Adam Milne hits a good length on the stumps. N. Tilak Varma steps forward and lofts an inside-out shot all the way over mid-off for six. A clean strike in an improbable chase.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Adam Milne serves a full length delivery outside off stump. Tilak Varma drives it cleanly, sending the ball straight past mid off for four. In a chase this steep, it offers a fleeting spark.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne spears a full delivery on the stumps. It is pushed away towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne digs in a fast short ball targeting leg stump. He hangs back in the crease to pull and fails to connect.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Adam Milne lands it full length on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for one run.
End of over 16 (11 runs)
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith bowls a full-length delivery on off stump. The batter presses forward and cuts it toward slip for no run.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith angles a back of a length delivery around off stump. The batter goes forward to push it toward slip, but cannot find a gap with the required rate spiraling out of reach.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith bowls a full-length delivery on off stump. The batter presses forward, pushing it straight towards short cover.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Nathan Smith misses his mark with a fast full toss on the stumps. N. Tilak Varma steps forward and ramps it high over short fine leg for six. In a chase this steep, it is pure defiance.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to score as the required rate climbs further out of reach.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Full length delivery outside off stump, pushed away towards short cover for a single to retain the strike. With the required rate soaring, he can only take one.
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne serves up a full toss on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease and pushes it toward short mid-wicket for no run.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne delivers a full length ball on the stumps, and it is pushed towards mid off for no run. With an improbable chase slipping away, another dot ball passes by.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne lands it back of a length on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and decides to leave it alone.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Adam Milne delivers a full length ball targeting the stumps. Tilak Varma helps it all the way over short fine leg for six runs in an improbable chase.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne nails a pinpoint yorker outside the off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, leaving another dot ball in this improbable chase.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run, leaving the improbable chase untouched.
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease to a good-length delivery outside off, he flicks it away towards short fine leg for one.
Matthew Fisher to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Matthew Fisher angles a back of a length delivery into the stumps. The batter moves forward to cut, but punches it straight towards mid-off for no run.
Matthew Fisher to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Matthew Fisher lands a good-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter punches it straight toward short cover for no run. With an improbable equation in the chase, the dot ball only adds to the pressure.
Tilak Varma c TL Seifert b M Fisher 35 (35) Matthew Fisher to N. Tilak Varma, no run, c TL Seifert b M Fisher, Matthew Fisher hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter strides forward to slog-sweep toward point. No run taken.
Matthew Fisher to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, Matthew Fisher bowls back of a length outside off stump, guided towards slip for one run.
Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, Four, Fisher drops it short outside off stump. Prince Yadav hangs in his crease and cuts it neatly past the slip region for four. Even with the chase looking improbable, that is a clean boundary.
End of over 19 (6 runs)
Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, no run, Back of a length delivery around off stump from Nathan Smith. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter strides forward to push it toward point for one.
Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, 1 run, Good length outside off, he presses forward and slog-sweeps it down towards mid on to take one.
Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, Nathan Smith bowls a good length ball on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, Six, Nathan Smith lands this on a good length outside the off stump. Prince Yadav steps forward and launches an inside-out drive cleanly over mid-on for six.
Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, no run, Nathan Smith bangs it in short on the stumps, and the batter cannot connect to close out the innings with a dot.
End of over 20 (9 runs)
Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, Four, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length around the stumps. Sanju Samson steers it through short cover to find the boundary for four.
Sanju Samson c TL Seifert b JA Duffy 4 (2) Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, no run, c TL Seifert b JA Duffy, Jacob Duffy bowls it back of a length on the stumps, and Sanju Samson is gone. The ball travels toward slip to bring about the dismissal. An early wicket falls in this steep chase of 260.
Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, no run, Jacob Duffy bowls on a good length on the stumps, and the batter knocks it towards mid off for no run in this steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, no run, Jacob Duffy bowls back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. In pursuit of a steep target, another dot is added to the tally.
Ishan Kishan c & b JA Duffy 0 (3) Jacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, no run, c & b JA Duffy, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter turns it away toward mid-on for no run.
Jacob Duffy to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Jacob Duffy serves one back of a length outside off stump. Shreyas Iyer sends it past short fine leg for four to end the over against the steep asking rate.
End of over 1 (8 runs)
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Adam Milne lands a good length delivery on leg stump, nudged away towards square leg for two runs.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Adam Milne bowls a good length delivery on the leg stump, turned towards short mid-wicket for two runs.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Adam Milne lands it on a good length around off and middle. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the required rate keeps climbing.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, 1 leg bye, Adam Milne serves a full delivery on leg stump, flicked from the crease towards square leg for one leg bye.
Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Adam Milne dishes up a full toss on the stumps, punched straight toward mid-off to take one run.
Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Adam Milne bowls a full-length delivery straight on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma drives it past mid on for four in this tight chase.
End of over 2 (10 runs)
Jacob Duffy to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Pitched back of a length on the stumps, worked away towards square leg to turn the strike over for one.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Jacob Duffy hits a back of a length line outside off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless against the steep required rate.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Duffy bowls a good length ball around off stump, and the batter steps forward to lift an inside-out stroke over mid-off for two runs.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Duffy drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma pulls it firmly through short mid-wicket, sending it away to find four runs. The chase continues comfortably.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Jacob Duffy bowls a full toss on the stumps, and the batter punches it straight to short mid-wicket for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, that is another valuable dot ball.
Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, 2 runs, Jacob Duffy bowls this back of a length down the leg stump, and the batter steps forward to clip it toward short fine leg for two runs.
End of over 3 (9 runs)
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 2 runs, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed towards short cover for two runs.
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Nathan Smith bowls on a good length outside off stump. Shreyas Iyer presses forward and goes inside-out, carving it past slip for four. The chase keeps moving along comfortably.
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Nathan Smith hits a good length on the stumps, worked towards mid on for a single.
Nathan Smith to Abhishek Sharma, no run, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter presses forward and keeps it out for no run.
Nathan Smith to Abhishek Sharma, 1 run, Good length delivery on leg stump from Nathan Smith, tucked toward short mid-wicket for one.
Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Nathan Smith dishes up a fast full toss on the stumps. Shreyas Iyer hangs back in the crease and pushes it through short midwicket for four in this tight chase.
End of over 4 (12 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, Six, Fisher drops it back of a length on the stumps. Abhishek Sharma moves forward and powers a slog sweep over square leg for six.
Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, Four, Matthew Fisher lands this on a good length outside off stump. Abhishek Sharma drives it cleanly past mid-off to collect four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, 1 wide, Matthew Fisher errs on a good length down the leg side, conceding an extra in this tight chase.
Abhishek Sharma c M Santner b M Fisher 27 (15) Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, no run, c M Santner b M Fisher, Fisher lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and Abhishek Sharma steps forward looking to go inside out towards mid off. Mitchell Santner takes the catch to send him back for 28 off 15 deliveries. That puts India under serious pressure in this massive chase.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, no run, Matthew Fisher lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter turns it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for a single.
Matthew Fisher to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run, Fisher bowls a good length ball around off stump, and he hangs back to push it towards slip for one.
End of over 5 (13 runs)
Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Adam Milne, and the batter cannot find a way through. A tight start to the over as the required rate keeps climbing.
Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, Four, Adam Milne hits a good length around off stump. Shreyas Iyer directs it past short fine leg for four crucial runs in this steep pursuit.
Shreyas Iyer b A Milne 22 (11) Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, no run, b A Milne, Bowled him! Adam Milne attacks the stumps with a rapid, full-length delivery. Shreyas Iyer presses forward, plays all over it, and departs for twenty-two off eleven deliveries. A heavy blow in a tight chase.
Adam Milne to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Back of a length outside off from Adam Milne, guided wide of slip for one.
Adam Milne to Axar Patel, no run, Adam Milne hits a good length on the stumps. The batter leans forward to drive firmly, sending it straight toward mid off where it is stopped for no run.
Adam Milne to Axar Patel, Four, Adam Milne serves a good-length ball on the stumps. Axar Patel punches it firmly past mid-off, sending it racing away for four in a tight chase.
End of over 6 (9 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matthew Fisher bowls a good length ball around off stump, and he knocks it toward mid on for a single.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 leg bye, Matthew Fisher angles a fast delivery back of a length down the leg stump. He hangs back in the crease to flick towards square leg, scrambling through for one leg bye.
Matthew Fisher to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matthew Fisher lands it on a good length outside off stump, pushed away towards mid off for one.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 leg bye, Matthew Fisher lands a good-length delivery down leg stump as the batter presses forward, deflecting one leg bye towards short fine leg.
Matthew Fisher to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 run, Matthew Fisher hits a back of a length on the stumps, punched down toward mid-off for one run.
Matthew Fisher to Axar Patel, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump, he hangs in the crease to defend towards short cover for one.
End of over 7 (6 runs)
Nathan Smith to Axar Patel, 1 run, Hanging in the crease, he pulls a back-of-a-length ball down the leg side toward slip for a single.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 2 runs, Pushed back of a length on the stumps, he hangs in the crease to pull toward short midwicket for two.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Six, Nathan Smith bowls a good-length delivery outside the off stump. Nitish Kumar Reddy sends it flying toward short mid-wicket for six, finding a vital boundary in a tight chase.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 1 wide, Nathan Smith bangs one in short outside off stump, but it strays too far across the tramline for a wide.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Six, Nathan Smith drops it back of a length on the stumps. Nitish Kumar Reddy presses forward and clears slip for six vital runs in this tight chase.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, no run, Nathan Smith hits a back of a length outside off stump, and he punches it straight toward point for no run.
Nathan Smith to Nitish Kumar Reddy, 3 runs, Good length delivery on the stumps from Nathan Smith, and he steps forward to push it toward mid on for three runs.
End of over 8 (19 runs)
Nitish Kumar Reddy c MG Bracewell b M Santner 21 (10) Mitchell Santner to Nitish Kumar Reddy, no run, c MG Bracewell b M Santner, Mitchell Santner bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes forward to cut, sending it straight toward short cover where Michael Bracewell takes the catch. He falls for 21 off 10 balls, dealing a massive blow in this tight chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 2 runs, Pushed through on a good length at the stumps, he presses forward and cuts towards point to pick up two.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers a full length ball on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Axar Patel c & b M Santner 7 (9) Mitchell Santner to Axar Patel, no run, c & b M Santner, Mitchell Santner pitches it full on off stump. Pushed straight toward mid on for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, no run, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward short cover for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward short midwicket for one run.
End of over 9 (4 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, no run, Good length delivery around off stump, and he pushes it straight to short mid-wicket for no run. With the required rate climbing steeply, another dot ball adds to the mounting chase.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, 2 runs, Matthew Fisher lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked towards short mid-wicket for two runs.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, Four, Fisher bowls a good-length ball down the leg side, and the batter hangs in the crease to whip it away. Naman Dhir gets it past square leg for four in a steep chase.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, Four, Matthew Fisher serves up a full toss on off stump. Naman Dhir directs it past slip, sending it away for four vital runs in a tight chase.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, Six, Matthew Fisher serves up a full toss on the stumps, and Naman Dhir steps forward to chip it clean over mid-off for six. The ball clears the rope to give this tense chase a much-needed lift.
Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Matthew Fisher lands this on a good length outside off stump, pushed towards mid on to take one run.
End of over 10 (17 runs)
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length around off stump, worked toward short midwicket for one. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 wide, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length outside the off stump, but it strays too far across and is called wide. That concedes an extra run in a tight chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, nudged towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward mid-on for one run.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, Six, Mitchell Santner flights an off-break full on off stump. Naman Dhir steps forward and lofts an inside-out stroke over short cover to clear the ropes for six. A vital blow in this tight chase.
Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, 2 runs, Mitchell Santner lands a good length ball on the stumps, worked towards short mid-wicket to hurry back for two.
End of over 11 (13 runs)
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Good length on off stump from Duffy, and the batter presses forward to cut it toward point for one run.
Naman Dhir c N Smith b JA Duffy 28 (13) Jacob Duffy to Naman Dhir, no run, c N Smith b JA Duffy, OUT! Jacob Duffy strikes again with a fast delivery pitched back of a length on the stumps. Naman Dhir goes forward to slog sweep, but sends a catch straight toward short mid-wicket where Nathan Smith takes it. Dhir falls for 28 off 13 balls, leaving a steep chase in tatters.
Arshdeep Singh c B Jacobs b JA Duffy 0 (1) Jacob Duffy to Arshdeep Singh, no run, c B Jacobs b JA Duffy, Jacob Duffy delivers back of a length on the stumps. Arshdeep Singh hangs in the crease to cut toward point and is caught by Bevon Jacobs for a golden duck. That fourth strike leaves the steep chase in tatters.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, 1 wide, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide. One extra added to the total in this tight chase.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length on the stumps. Pushed straight toward mid-on for no run.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, Jacob Duffy lands it back of a length outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate climbs higher in this steep chase.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps, pushed from the crease toward slip for a single.
End of over 12 (3 runs)
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is pushed straight to short cover for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner pitches it full on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate keeps climbing.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, Four, Mitchell Santner tosses a full-length off-break on the stumps. Prince Yadav gets forward and sweeps it past short fine leg for four to chip away at the steep chase.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands it on a good length on the stumps. He pushes it away towards point, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands a good length ball on off stump. Pushed away towards short cover for no run as the steep chase mounts further.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to defend towards point.
End of over 13 (4 runs)
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Jacob Duffy hits a good length around off stump, and the batter punches the ball straight towards point for no run. With the required rate climbing in this steep chase, another dot ball adds to the mounting task.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Jacob Duffy delivers back of a length towards leg stump, and he is unable to work it away for any run.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Jacob Duffy lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter pushes it straight to mid-on for no run.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, 2 runs, Duffy lands a good-length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it toward short mid-wicket for two runs. The steep required rate keeps climbing.
Jacob Duffy to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Pitched back of a length on the stumps, he presses forward and works it to short mid-wicket for one.
Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, Jacob Duffy drops it back of a length on the stumps. He turns the ball away toward square leg for no run.
End of over 14 (3 runs)
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length outside off, he presses forward to cut it toward mid-off for one run.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Mitchell Santner delivers full off-spin outside off stump. The batter presses forward and defends it towards mid-off for no run.
Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, 1 run, He strides forward to slog-sweep a good length delivery on the stumps toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Mitchell Santner floats a full length ball on off stump. The batter cannot pierce the field, another dot added to this steep chase.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Mitchell Santner lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter steers it straight toward point for no run.
Mitchell Santner to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Mitchell Santner lands a good-length ball around off stump. He steps forward and works it to short mid-wicket for one run.
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward, unable to score as the required rate climbs higher.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Adam Milne hits a good length on the stumps. N. Tilak Varma steps forward and lofts an inside-out shot all the way over mid-off for six. A clean strike in an improbable chase.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Adam Milne serves a full length delivery outside off stump. Tilak Varma drives it cleanly, sending the ball straight past mid off for four. In a chase this steep, it offers a fleeting spark.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne spears a full delivery on the stumps. It is pushed away towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne digs in a fast short ball targeting leg stump. He hangs back in the crease to pull and fails to connect.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Adam Milne lands it full length on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for one run.
End of over 16 (11 runs)
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith bowls a full-length delivery on off stump. The batter presses forward and cuts it toward slip for no run.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith angles a back of a length delivery around off stump. The batter goes forward to push it toward slip, but cannot find a gap with the required rate spiraling out of reach.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith bowls a full-length delivery on off stump. The batter presses forward, pushing it straight towards short cover.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Nathan Smith misses his mark with a fast full toss on the stumps. N. Tilak Varma steps forward and ramps it high over short fine leg for six. In a chase this steep, it is pure defiance.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Nathan Smith lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to score as the required rate climbs further out of reach.
Nathan Smith to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, Full length delivery outside off stump, pushed away towards short cover for a single to retain the strike. With the required rate soaring, he can only take one.
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne serves up a full toss on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease and pushes it toward short mid-wicket for no run.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne delivers a full length ball on the stumps, and it is pushed towards mid off for no run. With an improbable chase slipping away, another dot ball passes by.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne lands it back of a length on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and decides to leave it alone.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, Six, Adam Milne delivers a full length ball targeting the stumps. Tilak Varma helps it all the way over short fine leg for six runs in an improbable chase.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne nails a pinpoint yorker outside the off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, leaving another dot ball in this improbable chase.
Adam Milne to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Adam Milne lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run, leaving the improbable chase untouched.
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease to a good-length delivery outside off, he flicks it away towards short fine leg for one.
Matthew Fisher to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Matthew Fisher angles a back of a length delivery into the stumps. The batter moves forward to cut, but punches it straight towards mid-off for no run.
Matthew Fisher to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Matthew Fisher lands a good-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter punches it straight toward short cover for no run. With an improbable equation in the chase, the dot ball only adds to the pressure.
Tilak Varma c TL Seifert b M Fisher 35 (35) Matthew Fisher to N. Tilak Varma, no run, c TL Seifert b M Fisher, Matthew Fisher hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter strides forward to slog-sweep toward point. No run taken.
Matthew Fisher to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, Matthew Fisher bowls back of a length outside off stump, guided towards slip for one run.
Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, Four, Fisher drops it short outside off stump. Prince Yadav hangs in his crease and cuts it neatly past the slip region for four. Even with the chase looking improbable, that is a clean boundary.
End of over 19 (6 runs)
Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, no run, Back of a length delivery around off stump from Nathan Smith. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, Nathan Smith lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter strides forward to push it toward point for one.
Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, 1 run, Good length outside off, he presses forward and slog-sweeps it down towards mid on to take one.
Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, Nathan Smith bowls a good length ball on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, Six, Nathan Smith lands this on a good length outside the off stump. Prince Yadav steps forward and launches an inside-out drive cleanly over mid-on for six.
Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, no run, Nathan Smith bangs it in short on the stumps, and the batter cannot connect to close out the innings with a dot.
End of over 20 (9 runs)