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Siraj Hits Marsh’s Helmet, Then Saves a Six as Australia Win Rain-Shortened ODI

Marsh passed a mandatory concussion test after the blow during Australia’s seven-wicket DLS chase in Perth.

Overview

  • The short ball was clocked around 138 km/h and struck the side of Mitchell Marsh’s helmet grille late in the seventh over.
  • Siraj and KL Rahul immediately checked on Marsh before the Australian physio conducted the required concussion assessment.
  • Later in the innings, Siraj pulled off a one‑handed boundary effort to deny Matthew Renshaw a six and save five runs.
  • India, led by Shubman Gill, managed 136 for 9 in 26 overs after multiple rain interruptions reduced the match.
  • Australia sealed the DLS target of 131 in 21.1 overs to win by seven wickets at Optus Stadium.