Overview
- Australia took a 1-0 lead after restricting India to 125 in 18.4 overs and completing the chase in the 14th over with four wickets in hand.
- India promoted bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana ahead of Shivam Dube and sent Sanju Samson to one-drop following Shubman Gill’s early dismissal.
- Rana scored 35 off 33 in a stand with Abhishek Sharma but leaked 27 runs in two overs as Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head targeted him in the powerplay.
- Kris Srikkanth said the moves demoralised Dube and argued Samson’s constant role changes are undermining his confidence.
- Sadagoppan Ramesh urged the team to stop “musical chairs,” while Irfan Pathan warned Samson’s support could fade without runs before upcoming series and World Cup selection decisions.