Prime Minister’s XI vs India LIVE Scorecard, Warm-Up Match Day 2: Rohit Sharma Waits As Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul Open For India In Run Chase

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: We are back

We are back with India’s chase of 241 runs in 26 overs against Australia Prime Minister’s XI. For India, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have started the proceedings as the visitors need some game time with pink-ball. The duo needs to form a stable opening partnership for India. On the other hand, Scott Boland will be bowling the first over for Australia. 

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Australia bundled out for 240

India have bundled out Australia PM’s XI for 240 in the pink-ball warmup match in Canberra. For Australia, Sam Konstas scores 107 while Hanno Jacobs scores 61. Apart from them, Jack Clayton scores 40 off 52 balls. For India, Harshit Rana was the star bowler as he scalped four wickets while Akash Deep took two. Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Prasidh Krishna took one wicket each. India now need 241 runs in 46 overs to win the match. 

Australia PM’s XI vs India Live: FIFTY For Hanno Jacobs

Half-century for Hanno Jacobs! The Australian star has made a bold statement towards national selection with a brilliant fifty here. 

Australia PM’s XI vs India Live: 10 Wickets Won’t Be The End

A reminder that the innings would not come to an end if Australia PM’s XI lose the next two wickets. 46 overs would be bowled in the innings even if the hosts lose 10 wickets. Some batters can then come again to bat. 

India vs Australia PM’s XI Live: Konstas Finally Departs

WICKET!! Sam Konstas’ run in the middle finally comes to an end, thanks to Akash Deep. He looked to go for a maximum towards the deep mid-wicket boundary but ended up finding the safe hands of an Indian fielder. India only 2 wickets shy now.

AUS PM’s XI 205/8 (38 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Konstas hits ton

CENTURY!!!! Sam Konstas takes a single off Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery and brings up his century in style. He takes 90 deliveries to reach the triple figures. Brilliant batting from the opener as Australia are giving a tough fight despite losing seven wickets. On the other hand, India are looking to bundle out Australia at the earliest. 

AUS PM’s XI 187/7 (35 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Australia gain momentum again

Australia are slowly gaining the momentum, courtesy of Sam Konstas and Hannon Jacobs’ partnership. Both the players are regularly rotating the strike and also stealing boundaries. In the previous over of Akash Deep, Jacobs hits a boundary as the India pacer leaks seven runs. 

AUS PM’s XI 180/7 (34 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Konstas in 90s

Sam Konstas in standing like the sole fighter for Australia PM’s XI. He is currently batting at 91 and inching closer towards his century. He is also getting a good support from Hannon Jacobs, who is rotating the strike regularly. India need to dismiss Sam Konstas at the earliest. 

AUS PM’s XI 168/7 (32 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: 10 runs off the over

Despite losing wickets in a quick succession, Australia are still showing some attacking cricket. In the previous over of Washington Sundar, Hannon Jacobs hits a massive six as the all-rounder concedes 10 runs. Australia need more of such overs, in order to post a good total. 

AUS PM’s XI 154/7 (29 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: OUT

OUT!!! Prasidh Krishna has joined the party in style as India get their seventh wicket of the day. In his previous over, he dismisses Aidan O Connor for four, who was caught by Nitish Kumar Reddy. India are showing their dominance as Australia PM’s XI struggle for a partnership. 

AUS PM’s XI 138/7 (25.3 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Harshit takes 2 more

WOAHHH!!!! Harshit Rana, You Beauty!!! After scalping two wickets in his previous, Rana delivers the same and takes two more. This time, he dismisses Australia skipper Jack Edwards for 1, followed by Sam Harper for duck. India are now back on the driver’s seat as Rohit Sharma and co are dominating the game. Sixth wicket gone for Australia PM’s XI. 

AUS PM’s XI 137/6 (24.3 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: OUT

OUT!!! Harshit Rana strikes again in the same over and dismisses Oliver Davies for duck. Just like Jack Clayton, Davies also gets confused with the ultimate pace of Rana and gets clean bowled. Fourth wicket gone for Australia PM’s XI. 

AUS PM’s XI 131/4 (23 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: OUT

OUT!!! Harshit Rana strikes in style as he dismisses Jack Clayton for 40. After leaking too many boundaries, Rana stuns Clayton with his pace. Clayton gets completely bamboozled as the ball rattles up the stumps. Third wickets gone for Australia PM’s XI. 

AUS PM’s XI 131/3 (22.4 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Konstas eyes ton

The partnership between Sam Konstas and Jack Clayton proves to be really fruitful for Australia PM’s XI. The duo is thrashing every Indian bowler and taking Australia ahead in the game. In the previous over of Prasidh Krishna, the duo scores 13 runs. Konstas is currently batting at 68 and inching closer towards his half-century. 

AUS PM’s XI 111/2 (20 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Konstas on fire

Sam Konstas continues his fiery performance as Indian bowlers look completely clueless against him. He once again unleashes his fury on Harshit Rana and hammers two brilliant boundaries in his previous over. Rana ends up leaking 11 runs as Australia have now gained an upper hand over India in this warm-up game. 

AUS PM’s XI 98/2 (19 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Konstas hits 50

WOAHHH!!! That was some powerful hitting from Sam Konstas, who ruthlessly hammers boundaries and a six and brings up his half-century in style. He takes only 49 deliveries to brings up his fifty. In total, Harshit Rana leaks 10 runs as Konstas continues to deal in boundaries. In the previous over of Prasidh Krishna, he hit two fours. 

AUS PM’s XI 86/2 (17 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Harshit Rana into the attack

India skipper Rohit Sharma beings-in pacer Harshit Rana into the attack. However, that decision starts on an expensive note as Rana concedes eight runs in his first over. This includes two brilliant boundaries from Jack Clayton. 

AUS PM’s XI 67/2 (15 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Will Rohit look for Plan B?

After Sam Konstas, Jack Clayton goes on and hammers two boundaries off Akash Deep’s delivery. Akash ends up leaking 11 runs in his previous over. India skipper Rohit Sharma would now be turning up to his star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is yet to bowl his first over. Australia have gained the momentum and will aim to maintain this. 

AUS PM’s XI 49/2 (12 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: 9 runs off the over

Sam Konstas has provided Australia with the much-needed momentum. In the previous of Mohammed Siraj, Konstas hammers two brilliant boundaries as the India pacer leaks nine runs. Australia need more of these to change the momentum of the game. 

AUS PM’s XI 38/2 (11 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Australia on backfoot

After losing two wickets in a quick succession, Australia are now showing a cautious approach against India’s bowling attack. In the previous over of Akash Deep, the duo of Sam Konstas and Jack Clayton score two runs. India are currently dominating the proceedings and need more wickets to maintain the upper hand. 

AUS PM’s XI 29/2 (10 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: OUT

OUT!!! Akash Deep strikes immediately after the break as India get their second wicket. This time, Akash dismisses Jayden Goodwin for 4. Goodwin tries to play a defensive shot but the ball finds the edge as wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant makes no mistake and takes an excellent catch. Second wicket gone for Australia PM’s XI. 

AUS PM’s XI 22/2 (5.5 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Play resumes

We are back as the rain has stopped. The match has resumed as Akash Deep gets ready to bowl. DIe to rain, the match has been reduced to 46 overs per side. Let’s Play!!! 

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Rain stops play

UHH HOOO!!!! Rain plays spoilsport again as the match has been paused in Canberra. The players are walking back and the covers are being brought up. Australia PM’s XI score 21/1 in 5.3 overs with Sam Konstas (11*) and Jayden Goodwin (4*) standing unbeaten at the crease. For India, Mohammed Siraj has taken the first wicket. 

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: OUT

OUT!!! Mohammed Siraj has given India their first breakthrough of the day as he dismisses Matt Renshaw for five. Renshaw tries to go for a big hit but Devdutt Padikkal takes a good catch. First wicket gone for Australia’s PM’s XI. 

AUS PM’s XI 12/1 (4.5 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: 7 runs off the over

FOUR!!!! After assessing the conditions for a while, Sam Konstas opens his arms and hammers a boundary off Akash Deep’s delivery. Konstas patiently waits for the ball and then hammers it into the deep square leg. In total, Akash concedes seven runs as Australia batters continue to form a good partnership. 

AUS PM’s XI 12/0 (4 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Steady start for Australia

Australia Prime Minister’s XI are off to a steady start against India. In the first over of Mohammed Siraj, the duo of Sam Konstas and Matt Renshaw score 1 runs. It is then followed by three runs in the second over of Aakash Deep. India bowlers are eyeing a quick wicket at this stage. 

AUS PM’s XI 4/0 (2 overs)

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: We are underway

The warm-up game between India and Australia Prime Minister’s XI begins in Canberra. For Australia, Sam Konstas and Matt Renshaw will be opening the proceedings. The duo will look to form a good opening partnership for the hosts. On the other hand, pacer Mohammed Siraj will be bowling the first over for India. This is crucial practice game as both the teams are preparing for the upcoming pink-ball Test from December 6. 

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Timings for today

Timings:

1st innings: 14:40 – 18:10 local

Innings break: 18:10 – 18:40 local

2nd innings: 18:40 – 22:10 local

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Australia’s Playing XI

Prime Ministers XI (Playing XI): Jack Edwards(c), Matt Renshaw, Jack Clayton, Oliver Davies, Jayden Goodwin, Sam Harper(w), Charlie Anderson, Sam Konstas, Scott Boland, Lloyd Pope, Hanno Jacobs, Mahli Beardman, Aidan O Connor, Jem Ryan

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Toss

India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia Prime Minister’s XI in a warm-up match in Canberra.

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: Who will open for India in 2nd Test?

The arrival of Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child and expected return of a fit again Shubman Gill will force the think tank to rejig the batting order for the match beginning December 6. Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the designated openers but with the latter and KL Rahul excelling at the top in Perth, there is a case for the Indian skipper to drop himself down the order.

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: India’s preparations for Pink-ball Test

India have played four day-night Tests thus far with their only loss coming at Adelaide four years ago when they were bowled out for 36 before making a winning comeback in the four-match Test series. The pink ball does a lot more compare to the red cherry, especially in the twilight period. Considering it is not a first-class game, majority of the Indian batters would like to get a feel of the ball in the middle.

PM’s XI vs India Live: Sun Shinning in Canberra

An excellent news from the middle as the weather is completely clear. Sun is shinning in Canberra as the two teams gear up for the 50-over-per-side contest. Toss soon!

Australia’a PM XI vs India Live: India lead in BGT

In the ongoing five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Team India has gained 1-0 lead over Australia. In the first match, which was played in Perth, India registered a thumping 295-victory under the captaincy of pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The second Test will be played from December 6in Adelaide. 

Australia PM’s XI vs India Live: Weather Forecast Today

The weather conditions in Canberra aren’t like yesterday but it isn’t all clear. The forecast still predicts “60% chance of rain” during the rest of Sunday. Weather portals also suggest “chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon, possibly severe.” The match is expected to begin at 9:40 AM IST.

India vs Australia PM’s XI Live: 50-Over A Side Contest Awaits

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 2 of the India vs Australia PM’s XI pink-ball practice match. After the first day’s play was washed out due to rain, the second day was converted into a 50-overs per side contest. Both teams would hope for the weather gods to show mercy in the hopes of getting the cricketing contest underway!