Last match report – India versus Australia 1st test 2020

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4.10 p.m.: Cummins’ gem

The pressure paid off for the Australian Quicks when Cummins brought up a beauty of a shipment that got stuck between bat and pad to remove agarwal. Cummins had barely dispatched a shipment from the brand in fifth place after taking just one run when he broke through. A few overs earlier it briefly seemed that his spell would end on three overs when Green relaxed, but Cummins was quick to say he wanted to continue. The wicket brought Virat Kohli for the first of a maximum of two innings that he will play in the series. Big early moment in this test?

Here are some insights from Sid Monga:

The ball Agarwal’s wicket received was the first to come off the surface in a while. It’s thanks to Australia’s bowling that they didn’t give anything away, but it’s interesting that in the half hour before lunch the ball suddenly did something. It reminds me of the second tour game India played at SCG. Prithvi Shaw and Shubhman Gill ran off against the new ball, which did little, but began swinging around the 20-over mark and sewing again. I’m not sure if this is a feature of the pink ball, a bit like the Duke’s red that only starts to fade when it loses the paint a little. Be very interesting to see if the ball does a little more in the next hour than it did in the previous hour

3.30 p.m.: Hard work against a new ball

It was an intense first hour on the series, but India could only get through it for the early loss of Shaw. However, they had some near-misses along the way: Pujara almost left three times – an edge at 0 that lags behind Tim Paine, at 2, an edge that falls before the third slip, and at 4 and Clip, which dodge the leg groove. Agarwal was on time out too, and it was technically a chance when he saved a ball towards the head on his short leg, but it didn’t stay low enough. The early spells of Starc and Hazlewood were impressive and raised many questions. There was only one limit for the first hour, a sweet drive from Agarwal to Hazlewood.

2.40 p.m.: Starc strikes early

One of the debates on the Indian side was Prithvi Shaw versus Shubman Gill. And this debate is likely to continue now. Shaw only survived two deliveries to Mitchell Starc before getting an inside ridge in his stumps. It was predicted in the comment by Ricky Ponting the ball came back from Starc. Some clouds have come over and these may not be bad bowling conditions. Two years ago the top placement in India got off to a bad start, but thanks to Cheteshwar Pujara’s brilliant hundred, it managed to fight back and ultimately win.

That was an opening from Starc …

0.1 Starc to Shaw, no run
Good length and a touch of curve in the corridor. Shaw on tiptoe to get behind the line and defend with soft hands

0.2 Starc to Shaw, OUT
Inside edge and bowling! There are two issues Shaw has been struggling with lately – the pushing away from the body and the ball coming in. This is a combination of both. It’s an Inswinger of good length just a touch from the corridor. He wants to go on the rise and it’s for the first line. Gap between racket and front leg and a half step. Not a good looking shot and it will feel like a long walk back to him. For Starc – just another day with the pink ball. Fantastic start

0.3 Starc to Pujara, no run
Good length, some shape in the central stump. Solid defense on the pitch

0.4 Starc to Pujara, 1 run
Just before the first slip! Starcs Inswinger – also the lack of it – already plays in her mind. Pujara pushes the ball over him at this length. Caught on the line. But he always plays with soft hands, and that probably saves him here

0.5 Starc according to Agarwal, no run
In short, dive in and step into the corridor. Left alone

0.6 Starc according to Agarwal, no run
Full inswinger in the corridor. Half a step and a gentle push to bring this from the thick inside edge to the pad

2.10 p.m.: India hits first

The coin fell in favor of Virat Kohli. How big will the moment be? Australia XI opens with Joe Burns and Matthew Wade as expected, but first and foremost, all eyes will be on their strong bowling attack so it’s a good time to read this Mitchell Starc profile

And here is Dan from Adelaide Oval:

All the dodging and weaving and accusations from the Australian camp only delayed the announcement of a team that more or less lived up to logical expectations. Joe Burns was held in a great vote of confidence by the national selectors and their belief in continuity, while Matthew Wade was given the arduous task of entering as the opener to create a middle-order room for Cameron Green’s much-anticipated debut. Tim Paine’s alleged flirtation with a rise in the order turned out to be an imaginative conversation as he continues to stay in 7th place while the hosts were able to keep Mitchell Starc on their Test XI as well despite his recent absence for compassionate reasons.

1.45 p.m.: Debut confirmed

Cameron Green received his test cap from Pat Cummins. We are still waiting for the final confirmation of the stroke order. Throw shortly. It’s a sunny Adelaide afternoon.

1.30 p.m.: Australia’s difficult construction

It cannot be said that everything has gone according to plan for Australia in the past few weeks. David Warner’s groin injury, Will Pucovski’s concussion, and Joe Burns’ terrible form have all made some tough decisions. However, we assume that Australia is set up like this:

Joe Burns, Matthew Wade, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (Capt & Wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.

Here’s a little more about the Cameron Green story – this “best since Ponting”

“For me, Cameron Green is the next superstar in Australian cricket,” said Greg Chappell. “He’s a real prospect with a bat and ball but I think his future is as a batsman who can offer some quality overruns. Cameron is a batsman with rare talent. At 6’7″ he could be very special. I would beat.” Initially in 6th place, but I think 4th place is his long-term position. The sooner he can play at this level, the sooner he becomes the player he should be. “

1:10 p.m.: India’s selection

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1 p.m .: It’s there!

Hello everyone and welcome to our ongoing coverage of the first test between Australia and India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As with so many sporting events this year, it took a lot of money to get this show on the streets – the one day and T20I games got off to a good start, but this is the main course. Four test matches in one month will test both teams in a variety of ways. Australia are hoping to avenge their 2-1 loss in 2018-19. On that occasion they were consistently without David Warner and Steven Smith, this time without Warner for at least one test, but India will be without Virat Kohli for three. However, he’s in Adelaide and you think India needs to make the most of it. We’re about an hour away from the litter, but we already know India’s XI – in a very positive, assertive move it named yesterday – and we do superior We know Australia will keep their place with Joe Burns and make a debut for Cameron Green. Stay with us (and my peers in the live commentary) for the whole setup.