The first half of the game completely goes to the Australian side, who put on a show at The Gabba, Brisbane. All the batsmen went for a kill, which favoured them quite superbly. The likes Chris Lynn, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell all came to the party to put the Indians on their toes throughout the innings.
Initially, it was Virat Kohli, who won the toss and asked the home side to bat first. Both the openers started the things cautiously but failed to catch it up later. Khaleel Ahmed struck wicket right in his first over while Kuldeep Yadav sent Aaron Finch.
Read More – Most Dot Balls Innings in IPL 2018
Chris Lynn, Maxwell put a show:
During the course, Chris Lynn showed his charisma where he took on Indian bowlers to the cleaners. Especially, he smashed Khaleel Ahmed to all corners of the park to bring the much-needed impetus to the scorecard.
Just when things looked bleak for team India, Kuldeep Yadav outfoxed Chris Lynn by taking a super return catch. Chris Lynn smashed 37 off 20 balls that included four massive sixes and one boundary.
Also Read – Best Bowling Average in IPL 2018
However, it wasn’t the end of entertainment as Marcus Stonis, and Glenn Maxwell carried the onslaught. Glenn Maxwell, in particular, has been dismissive, who displayed high-class hitting in the middle.
Just when things looked pretty pleasing for Australia, rain god intervened in the game to seal the momentum. Rightly, when the game is nearing to its finishing stage, rain curtailed the game by allowing them to play only 17 overs.
Also Read – Best Bowling Economy in IPL 2018
The return after the rain break wasn’t that great, as Jasprit Bumrah sent down Glenn Maxwell right in his first delivery. Bumrah has been pretty top-class in this final five deliveries, which allowed the home side to put 158 on the board. The revised target is 174 in 17 overs.
Here are the Twitter reactions:
Krunal pandya right now ??#AUSvIND #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/1Jx246AcBl
— Shekhar ❤?? (@Shekhar_O7) November 21, 2018
Typical Gabba wicket. Lovely carry, ball coming on but little sideways movement. Batsmen able to hit through the line as Pandya and Khaleel learnt.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 21, 2018
@Gmaxi_32 is back! Like his approach at the crease. He has never been so committed as he looks today.#AUSvIND
— Zafar Iqbal (@ImZafarIqbal) November 21, 2018
How can #ViratKohli & @BCCI select someone as ordinary as @krunalpandya24? There are millions like @krunalpandya24 in India. What did he do to get selected in Indian team? There is no spin, no guile, no variation, just slow left arm bowling. #AUSvsIND #AusvInd @bhogleharsha
— Sachin Gupta (@sach_gupta) November 21, 2018
Krunal 4 overs 55 runs..
Khaleel 3 overs 42 runs..
Figures says it all.. @cricket_badger #AUSvIND— F īīī X E Đ ™ (@sabfixhai) November 21, 2018
Australia in Australia playing like Australia. Beware Team blue!#AUSvIND
— Mayank Sharma (@MayankSRtweets) November 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/cricketholic_/status/1065176608837795841
A team like Australia should never be underestimated!! Great game so far but the rain is pelting down heavily,waiting for the match to start soon. #wakeupcallforINDIA #AUSvIND
— Jaydeep Karia (@jaideep111karia) November 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/ICC_POWER/status/1065176537098534912
#ashwin is a far better ODI player then these pandya’s of the world , Irony is that he is not even in the ‘ grand scheme of things ‘ leading to the #worldcup2019 , kya chutiyapa selection hai ?#BCCI
#AUSvIND— Vicky kashyap (@Vickyinvincible) November 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/ImoRoflme/status/1065176407054008320
Only a KL Rahul or a Pant's blistering knock is going to save India today. Likely going to be a shortened game. We may be chasing 135+ in case of a 10 ov game. Australia big favourites here. #AUSvIND
— __mr._optimistic.__ (@RomeoRajat2) November 21, 2018
Do you feel like saying cheese or screaming runnn! when this comes at you ? Glenn Maxwell hits a poor fox! how cruel 🙁 #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/7ie5O5MIPZ
— Aby (@AbyzEyez) November 21, 2018
Kohli is the captain of the team which Rohit Sharma made…
This was bound to happen…
Krunal was having a bad run, still his over was repeated…
Should've brought someone else at that time…#poorcaptaincy#AUSvIND #INDvAUS #makerohitindiancaptain pic.twitter.com/uAvBcsxZbm— Sujith Kolap (@KolapSujith) November 21, 2018
#AUSvIND
Its too diffucult for anyone in handling CHRIS LYNN & MAXWELL.
when they decided to go for BOONKERS— Shannu (@Shannu_tdptweet) November 21, 2018
Not going to appreciate @Gmaxi_32’s batting.
The captain and his followers may ask me to leave the country. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/zZy0j6l3Ul— Anshul Sinha (@sinhanshul903) November 21, 2018
Oily hands after eating food made from #SaffolaOil is not good for fielding. You miss catches & fielding like me & my boys. Make sure you clean your hands with #Lifebuoy soap & dry them with #BombayDyeing towel before taking the field else the #Kookaburra ball may slip. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Itua5eh1km
— Vishal Gadara (@VishalGadaraCC) November 21, 2018
Glenn Maxwell #Cricket #AUSvIND #IPLT20 pic.twitter.com/H13mOYKCNw
— CricFit (@CricFit) November 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/vishav_d/status/1065180950726795265
Australia wasting Alex Carey. Came into t20 side because of fantastic performances as an opener for Strikers. Doesn't even get to bat in most games. Play your best WK then.#AUSvIND
— Aneesh Chandoke (@AneeshChandoke) November 21, 2018