IND vs AUS Live: India Crumble Early, Abhishek Sharma’s Fiery Knock Lifts Them to 125

The ongoing T20 clash between India and Australia witnessed a roller-coaster first innings as the Indian batting lineup faltered early before Abhishek Sharma produced a spirited counterattack to drag his team to a modest total of 125 runs. What began as a nightmare start for India slowly turned into a fightback — thanks to the young left-hander’s fearless approach against a disciplined Australian bowling attack.

India’s innings got off to a shaky start after losing both openers within the first three overs. Australia’s pace duo struck early, exploiting the movement on offer and keeping India under constant pressure. The middle order, too, failed to settle, with batters struggling to rotate the strike and build partnerships. At one stage, India were reeling at 42 for 5, staring at a potential collapse.

That’s when Abhishek Sharma took charge. Displaying remarkable composure and aggression, he launched a brilliant counter-attack that brought the crowd back to life. His stroke play was fearless — combining elegant cover drives with towering sixes over midwicket. Despite wickets tumbling at the other end, Abhishek maintained his attacking intent, scoring a quickfire 62 off 34 balls, a knock that proved to be the backbone of India’s innings.

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Australia’s bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa, maintained tight lines and ensured India couldn’t accelerate freely in the final overs. The hosts eventually wrapped up the innings for 125, a total that looked below par but gave the bowlers something to defend.

For India, the batting collapse highlighted the need for better application against quality pace and spin. Yet, Abhishek Sharma’s fiery innings stood out as a silver lining — showcasing his potential to perform under pressure and turn the tide when it mattered most.

As the match heads into the second innings, all eyes are now on India’s bowlers. Can they defend 125 against Australia’s powerful batting lineup, or will the visitors cruise to victory? Whatever the result, Abhishek Sharma’s spirited knock has ensured that India’s fighting spirit remains alive.

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