ICC World T20 : India (Ind) vs Australia (Aus)

Live Cricket Score, India (Ind) vs Australia (Aus), ICC World T20: India lose toss, asked to bowl by Australia in Mohali

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia, ICC World Twenty20: India take on Australia in Mohali on Sunday.

Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia: The last game of Group 2 and it will decide the fate of India and Australia and who becomes the last semi-finalist in ICC World Twenty20. Where India have stuck with same 11 throughout the tournament, Australia have used 14 of their 15 options. On head-to-head basis, India-Australia in World T20’s stand at 2-2. Catch live cricket scores and live cricket updates from Twenty20 match here.  

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LIVE SCORES AND UPDATES:

1904 hrs IST: Typical Mohali wicket, Zaheer Khan feels should be decent enough to bat on
1858 hrs IST: TOSS! Australia win toss, elect to bat against India. Both sides unchanged and were looking to bat first
1853 hrs IST: This could well be Shane Watson’s last match in Australian colours
1848 hrs IST: Here’s why Ashwin’s spell is important – if he picks more than two wickets, India win 83% matches
1840 hrs IST: Shane Warne expects the contest to be a ripper today. He feels Australia need to find a way to get Virat Kohli out
1835 hrs IST: The toss is about 25 minutes away now. Earlier, Afghanistan beat West Indies for a historic win. Time for the big one now – India vs Australia from the PCA stadium in Mohali
1828 hrs IST: Mitchell Johnson, who took at Virat Kohli on Saturday, feels Australia will win today
1827 hrs IST: India women’s team crash out after losing to West Indies by three runs in Mohali. Over to the men’s contest now
1819 hrs IST: India women’s team needs 10 0ff the last over to stay alive in the contest
1814 hrs IST: Indian cricket team is in the house, cheering for the women’s team who are up against West Indies
1810 hrs IST: Crowd factor would play a role too as India are playing their first World T20 contest at this venue. Expect a packed house today
1808 hrs IST: The strip in Mohali is likely to assist spin. Our reporter informs us that the team batting second is in for some trouble
1806 hrs IST: There are plenty of battles within this battle in Mohali today. Which one are you waiting for? Maxwell vs Ashwin? or Nehra vs Warner? or Jadeja vs Watson? or Faulkner vs Kohli?
1804 hrs IST: In World T20s, however, there’s very little separating the two sides. They have met on four occasions and the head-to-head stands at 2-2
1802 hrs IST: India enjoy a good record over Australia in T20Is. In their last five meetings, India have won all five contests
1800 hrs IST: We are all in readiness for the big game between India and Australia in Mohali on Sunday. Bookmark this page for all the news, views and updates

BUILD-UP
Parallel’s apart, India-Australia diverge with end near
 

 Live cricket score, India vs Australia, ICC T20 World Cup 2016: India have had the upper hand over Australia of late by winning the T20 series Down Under. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)The script of both Australia and India has been similar in the tournament, but it will take a divergent turn today as only the winner progresses to the last four.

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Jasprit Bumrah: India’s death over specialist
 

 Live cricket score, India vs Australia, ICC T20 World Cup 2016: Jasprit Bumrah’s journey to the Indian cricket team and becoming MS Dhoni’s ‘go-to’ man has involved lots of self-belief. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

From pinging the floor-skirting of his room with a cricket ball to becoming MS Dhoni’s go-to man in death overs, it hasn’t been a fairy tale journey for pacer Jasprit Bumrah. What made the young pacer overcome personal tragedy and a career-threatening injury was an unflinching trust in his unique action, the knack of hitting the base of stumps at will and being calm under pressure.

PHOTOS: Indian team sweat it out at the nets
 

 Live cricket score, India vs Australia, ICC T20 World Cup 2016: India put finishing touches to their preparations on Saturday. (Source: PTI)

We can beat Australia again: Kohli
 

 Live cricket score, India vs Australia, ICC T20 World Cup 2016: Virat Kohli is in good touch in the ongoing ICC World T20. (Source: PTI)

Virat Kohli said Australia will be tough as usual but they would take positives out of their 3-0 win Down Under in January.

We have to be at our best: Shane Watson
Live cricket score, India vs Australia, ICC T20 World Cup 2016: Shane Watson could play his last international game against India after he announced to retire after World T20. (Source: PTI)Beating India in their own backyard is the ultimate challenge and the boys are up for the knockout battle against the hosts in the ICC World Twenty20 in Mohali on Sunday, said Australian all-rounder Shane Watson.

India vs Australia, Cricket Score, ICC World Twenty20: The key battles

Pre-tournanament favouites and heavyweights India will aim to seal a place in the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 when they take on Australia in a virtual quarter-final clash at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on Sunday.

The hosts, who possessed superb form in the run-up to the tournament beating Australia 3-0 in the T20I series followed by the Asia Cup triumph, have not had it easy in the World T20 so far.

Following their loss in the campaign opener against New Zealand, the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side had to fight hard to ensure wins against Pakistan and Bangladesh and now face an improving Australian side in their final Group 2 match.

On the other hand, Australia, who also got their campaign off to a poor start losing to the Black Caps, but thereafter, came back strongly with wins against Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Both sides posses quality individuals who are game-changers in their own rights and that's what makes the Sunday's match a box-office bonanza.

Cricketnext takes a look at some of the key individual clashes that can light up the Mohali crowd and decide the fate of the match.

Virat Kohli vs James Faulkner:

While Virat Kohli has stamped his authority as India's best batsman and shouldered the responsibility of the team's batting attack, pacer James Faulkner too has been the best performer for Australia in the tournament. Kohli, who has so far been the most bankable Indian batsman will be key to India's chances again. Kohli The has mustered 102 runs in three matches at an average of 51 and after failing in the last match against Bangladesh, he will be raring to unleash his skills against Australia.
But the biggest challenge in Kohli's path will be Faulkner, who has raised his game to several notches, bagging seven wickets in the tournament. Faulkner was at his best against Pakistan, where he picked up his maiden five-for. The clash between Faulkner and Kohli will also bring the memories of their "friendly banter" that took place during the T20 series in Australia couple of months back and both of them will be eager to have a go at each other once again.

Rohit Sharma vs Josh Hazlewood:

Indian opener Rohit Sharma was in fine form right till the start of the World T20. He was one of the key destroyers of the Australian bowling attack in the T20 series. However, the Mumbai batsman has so far cut out a sorry figure, failing to replicate his pre-tournament form. Rohit, who has managed just 33 runs in three matches, will be desperate to get back among the runs and the hosts too will expect him to give them a solid start.

As far as Hazlewood is concerned, he returned to Australian XI against Pakistan at the same venue and ended up with figures of 1 for 26. Hazlewood was impressive in Mohali with his accuracy and Rohit may find it difficult to play move his arm freely against him.

Steve Smith vs Ravichandran Ashwin:

Steven Smith has been a nemesis of the Indian bowling attack in all formats and his liking for the conditions here is well known. Smith has played extensively in Indian courtesy the Indian Premier League and knows the conditions at the back of his hand. The Australian captain scored a brilliant 61 off 43 balls to lead his team to a victory over Pakistan and he will look to lead from the front on Sunday as well.

However, one man in the Indian attack who can challenge Smith's ambitions is Ashwin who lies among the best spinners in the world at the moment. Ashwin is a master in Indian conditions and someone who knows his strengths and weaknesses. His thoughtfulness and a fox-like mind also makes him equally lethal. However, Ashwin hasn't performed to the level he and his team would have wanted him to. The onus will be on Ashwin to lead the Indian attack and he can't ask for a better occasion.

Glenn Maxwell and Jasprit Bumrah:

Glenn Maxwell is an enforcer when it comes to destroying bowling attacks. His familiarity with the ground, conditions and popularity among the crowd from this part of the country makes him a one of Australia's hot favourites in Sunday's match. Maxwell has a fair bit of fan following in India, especially in the Northern part, thanks to his IPL team Kings XI Punjab. As a hard hitter of the ball, Maxwell will be the key for Australia's strong finish.

On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah has impressed all in his short career so far. Bumrah has often been hailed by captain Dhoni as the best death-bowling prospect for India. His unconventional action and ability to bowl yorker at will makes him a deadly bowler at the death. Hence, Bumrah will be crucial in applying the brakes on Maxwell that can well be the difference.

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