After an early fall of Ruturaj Gaikawad, Gill and Iyer countered back Australian attack and filled the holes with boundaries. However, they both fall down after scoring rapid tons.
Leading up to the eagerly awaited showdown, the looming rain posed a significant threat. Just before the coin toss, a light drizzle covered the ground.
India's Asia Cup contingent is undergoing a week-long conditioning camp in Bengaluru from August 23-29 and will open their campaign on September 2 against Pakistan.
Jasprit Bumrah has begun his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy while middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer will undergo surgery for a lower back issue next week
Chasing 145, India resumed at 45 for four but lost three wickets early before Shreyas Iyer (29 not out) and Ravichandran Ashwin (42 not out) held fort to guide the visitors home in 47 overs.
Hyderabad: Since last year, the BCCI has been fielding its second-string side for some tournaments. While India left England to play the ICC Test Championship against New Zealand in June 2021, the BCCI fielded a second-string Indian team for the tour of Sri Lanka. This year, India again sent a backup squad for the series […]