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Steve Smith is looking quite confident in the middle alongside Marnus Labuschagne, following the dismissals of David Warner and Aaron Finch. Earlier, David Warner and Aaron Finch delivered a strong start after Australia won the toss and opted to bat against India. Finch was dismissed for 60 runs off 69 deliveries, having registered his 28th ODI half-century after reaching the 50-run mark with a six. Warner completed his 23rd ODI half-century, off 39 deliveries, making it back-to-back 50s for the Australian opener. The two teams are battling it out in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Moises Henriques has been included in the Australian lineup, as a replacement for Marcus Stoinis who is sidelined due to an injury. Finch termed Henriques’ ability to bowl as the factor which made a difference while deciding on a replacement for Stoinis. The Indian team is unchanged from the 11 in the first ODI. The visitors need a win to stay alive in the series, after being defeated in the opening match held at the same venue by a margin of 66 runs. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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2nd ODI Live Between Australia (AUS) vs India (IND), Straight From Sydney

  • 11:53 (IST)

    Just 5 runs off Hardik Pandya’s first over since last Septemeber

    Hardik has conceded just three singles and a double off his first over since last September, which is good news for the Indian team. Australia 235/2 after 36 overs

  • 11:51 (IST)

    Hardik Pandya into the attack

    Hardik Pandya is set to bowl, which is certainly an interesting move considering the all-rounder has not bowled in recent times. Can Hardik get some breakthroughs?

  • 11:50 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Second consecutive boundary for Steve Smith off Mayank Agarwal, as Smith lofts the flighted delivery straight back over the bowler.

  • 11:48 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Sixth boundary of the innings for Steve Smith following a misfield by Ravindra Jadeja. Smith attempted to cut the ball towards point, with Jadeja’s error resulting in the ball going on to hit the boundary ropes.

  • 11:46 (IST)

    Mayank Agarwal into the attack

    Part-time spinner Mayank Agarwal has been introduced into the attack, as skipper Virat Kohli looks for further wickets.

  • 11:44 (IST)

    Half-century for Steve Smith

    Steve Smith completes his 50 off 38 deliveries, directing a short of length delivery down to fine leg for a single. Smith has now scored 26 half-centuries in the ODI format.

  • 11:39 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Marnus Labuschagne takes advantage of a half-volley from Navdeep Saini, driving the ball past cover astutely.

  • 11:30 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Steve Smith enters the 40s with a second consecutive boundary. Smith helped the delivery bowled down leg reach the boundary ropes, with a fine shot.

  • 11:27 (IST)

  • 11:24 (IST)

    SIX!

    Steve Smith has been quite aggressive in his approach following the recently concluded IPL. The same batsman who was criticised for not taking risks, has got his first six of the innings quite early with a slog sweep over deep mid-wicket.

  • 11:20 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Steve Smith gets his third boundary of the innings, directing the flighted delivery from Ravindra Jadeja through extra cover.

  • 11:10 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Steve Smith gets his second boundary of the innings, directing the slightly wide delivery behind point.

  • 11:07 (IST)

    WICKET! David Warner run out (Shreyas Iyer) 83 (77)

    David Warner’s luck with quick singles has finally run out, after being caught short of his crease following an excellent direct throw by Shreyas Iyer. Warner attempted to complete a quick second, perhaps underestimating Shreyas Iyer who completed a fine throw from long-off. Marnus Labuschagne is the new man in.

  • 11:02 (IST)

    150-up for Australia following Steve Smith’s opening boundary

    Australia have crossed the 150-run mark following Steve Smith’s opening boundary of the innings. Smith directed the full ball from Mohammed Shami straight down the ground, with the fielder at mid-on in no position to stop the ball. Australia 153/1 after 25 overs

  • 10:56 (IST)

    WICKET! Aaron Finch c Virat Kohli b Mohammed Shami 60 (69)

    India have finally got a breakthrough, as Mohammed Shami strikes with the key dismissal of Aaron Finch. Finch attempted to flick the full ball without proper contact, resulting in a leading edge which Virat Kohli took full advantage of at extra cover. Steve Smith is the new man in.

  • 10:53 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Aaron Finch gets his sixth boundary of the innings, directing the short ball over mid-wicket.

  • 10:46 (IST)

  • 10:44 (IST)

    FOUR!

    David Warner gets his seventh boundary of the innings, following a wayward delivery bowled down leg-side by Yuzvendra Chahal. Warner got down and played a sweep shot, past the diving backward square leg fielder with the ball going on to hit the boundary ropes.

  • 10:42 (IST)

    Australia continue to keep the scoreboard ticking

    Australia have reached a score of 117 runs without losing a single wicket, in 20 overs. Warner and Finch are looking quite comfortable in the middle, which is a source of concern for Virat Kohli. Australia 117/0 after 20 overs

  • 10:33 (IST)

    SIX!

    David Warner is scoring freely off Yuzvendra Chahal, lofting the leg-spinner over long-on. While the fielder in the deep attempted his best with a fine jump, the ball managed to evade him.

  • 10:30 (IST)

    100-up for Australia

    Australia have crossed the 100-run mark at the end of 16 overs, with Aaron Finch inching closer to his 50. Warner is continuing to score at a brisk pace. This is the fifth 100 plus partnership for the duo against India, which is the most by a pair for Australia. Australia 101/0 after 16 overs

  • 10:23 (IST)

    David Warner survives a close-call

    David Warner manages to get back to the crease, in the nick of time following some miscommunication with Aaron Finch. While KL Rahul thought he had completed a quick stumping, Warner is safe as confirmed by the third umpire. 

  • 10:19 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Fifth boundary of the innings for Aaron Finch, who plays a fine cover-drive off an overpitched delivery by Jasprit Bumrah.

  • 10:18 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Aaron Finch looks eager to score faster, as evident from a pull shot behind square on the leg-side, off a short delivery.

  • 10:13 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Aaron Finch has recovered from the blow quick enough, getting a boundary off a short delivery. Finch got a top edge after attempting to pull the ball, which went on to hit the fine leg boundary.

  • 10:12 (IST)

    Aaron Finch in a state of discomfort after being hit on the stomach

    Aaron Finch has been hit on the stomach after failing to negotiate a quick and high full toss from Navdeep Saini. The delivery has been deemed as a no-ball for height. There was some banter between Finch and KL Rahul, on show as well. 

  • 10:05 (IST)

    Half-century for David Warner

    Back-to-back half-centuries for David Warner, following a single off a delivery bowled slowly through the air. Warner has now hit 23 half-centuries in ODI cricket.

  • 10:04 (IST)

    FOUR!

    David Warner follows up the six with a boundary off Chahal, smashing the short and wide delivery through covers.

  • 10:04 (IST)

  • 10:02 (IST)

    Yuzvendra Chahal introduced into the attack

    Yuzvendra Chahal has been brought into the attack, marking an early introduction of spin.

  • 10:01 (IST)

    Australia off to a steady start

    Australia have scored 59 runs off the opening 10 overs, without losing a wicket. Warner and Finch have kept the scoreboard ticking, without indulging in unnecessary risks. Australia 59/0 after 10 overs

  • 09:58 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Navdeep Saini continues to concede runs, as Aaron Finch walks down the track converting the full delivery into a half-volley, hitting the ball over mid-off.

  • 09:52 (IST)

    50-up for Australia

    Australia have reached the 50-run mark at the end of eight overs, marking the 50-run partnership between Finch and Warner as well. Warner gets his second boundary off Shami, cutting the short ball over backward point. Australia 50/0 after 8 overs

  • 09:50 (IST)

    FOUR!

    David Warner gets his fourth boundary of the innings, which is further his first boundary scored against Mohammed Shami. Warner pulled the ball in the gap between mid-wicket and mid-on following a short of length delivery.

  • 09:44 (IST)

    FOUR!

    David Warner gets his second boundary off Navdeep Saini, backing away and directing the good length delivery in the gap between mid-off and extra cover.

  • 09:43 (IST)

    FOUR!

    David Warner continues to score freely against Navdeep Saini, freeing his arms and smashing the ball over mid-off.

  • 09:42 (IST)

    Mohammed Shami continues to impress with some tight bowling

    Mohammed Shami has been quite impressive early on, maintaining discipline with his line and length. Shami conceded just two runs off his third over, following singles off the final two deliveries.

  • 09:35 (IST)

    Saini concedes 9 runs off his opening over

    Navdeep Saini concedes three singles following a six off the opening delivery, making it nine runs from his first over. Australia 27/0 after 5 overs

  • 09:31 (IST)

    SIX!

    David Warner welcomes Navdeep Saini into the attack with a six. Saini bowled a short delivery from round the wicket, which Warner pulled over the square leg boundary having picked the length early.

  • 09:30 (IST)

    Navdeep Saini into the attack

    Navdeep Saini has been introduced into the attack, marking the first change in the bowling. Skipper Virat Kohli will be optimistic of Saini delivering an early breakthrough, which has eluded India so far.