In an exciting cricket match between the Australian Prime Minister’s XI and the visiting Indian Cricket team, the Indian team emerged victorious by 6 wickets. India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first. The 50-over match was played at the Manuka Oval, Canberra on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Prime Minister’s XI Innings
Prime Minister’s XI set a competitive target by scoring 240 runs in 43.2 overs. The innings was anchored by Sam Konstas, who played a remarkable knock of 107 runs off 97 balls. Hanno Jacobs also contributed immensely with a quickfire 61 runs off 60 balls.
Another ton for Sam Konstas! 🔥
A sublime knock by the teenager against India #PMXIvIND pic.twitter.com/hZOnuRYbB8
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 1, 2024
Teams
Prime Ministers XI (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Jack Edwards(c), Matt Renshaw, Jack Clayton, Oliver Davies, Jayden Goodwin, Sam Harper(w), Charlie Anderson, Sam Konstas, Scott Boland, Lloyd Pope, Hanno Jacobs, Mahli Beardman, Aidan O Connor, Jem Ryan, Jack Nisbet.
India (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal.
Harshit Rana's 4-wicket haul, along with 🔝 class performances from team India's batters ensured a swift victory for team India! 💪
Next stop in the #ToughestRivalry 👉 Pink Ball Test at Adelaide! 💥#AUSvINDOnStar 2nd Test 👉 FRI 6 DEC, 8 AM only on Star Sports 1 | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/0JQeIt8zEH
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 1, 2024
India’s Chase
India chased down the target with ease, scoring 257 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 46 overs. The Indian innings was led by Shubman Gill, who scored a solid 50 runs off 62 balls. Washington Sundar provided crucial support with an unbeaten 42 runs off 36 balls.
A half-century for Shubman Gill in his first innings of India's Australian tour #PMXIvIND pic.twitter.com/YCPGFMqvs8
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 1, 2024
Key Performances
- Sam Konstas: 107 runs off 97 balls
- Hanno Jacobs: 61 runs off 60 balls
- Shubman Gill: 50 runs off 62 balls
- Washington Sundar: 42 runs off 36 balls
Yashasvi Jaiswal took it up to Jack Nisbet in Canberra but the fiery NSW quick wasn't backing down! 👀 #PMXIvIND pic.twitter.com/tX3O86wEv2
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 1, 2024
Final Scorecard
- Prime Minister’s XI: 240 runs in 43.2 overs
- India: 257/5 in 46 overs
After losing the first Test against India at Perth, The Aussies are gearing up for a revenge second Test match from Dec 6-10, 2024 at the Adelaide Oval.
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