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Australia vs India: Yuzvendra Chahal took the stage by storm with ball in hand.© AFP
India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who changed all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as concussion substitute within the first T20I towards Australia, mentioned he was knowledgeable 10-15 minutes earlier than the second innings that he’ll play the remainder of the sport. Chahal took the sphere within the second innings after Jadeja was hit on the helmet within the final over of India’s innings and the BCCI medical crew determined to evaluate the participant earlier than permitting him to get on with proceedings. The leg-spinner mentioned he was mentally ready to money in on the chance as he watched from the dugout the way in which Adam Zampa bowled, and he wished to copy that for India.
“I have played so many games and was mentally fit. 10-15 minutes before the start of the innings, I got to know I will play. The way Zampa bowled, I tried to do the same as well. It was a little harder to score in the first innings. 150-160 is a good score on this wicket. I bowled according to my plans,” Chahal mentioned after the match.
A spirited all-round efficiency from India noticed them register a complete 11-run win within the first T20I, and take the 1-Zero lead within the three-match sequence.
If KL Rahul (51) and Ravindra Jadeja (unbeaten 44 off 23 balls) guided India to a good 161/7 of their 20 overs, Chahal took the stage by storm with ball in hand and completed with match-winning figures of three/25. Not to neglect the good present from debutant T Natarajan as he picked three wickets for 30 runs from his 4.
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Chahal was brilliantly supported by Natarajan as the previous modified the momentum of the sport, regardless of not being named within the preliminary taking part in XI. Chahal was named as Player of the Match for his splendid efficiency with the ball.
The second T20I between the 2 groups can be performed at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
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