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India vs Western Australia: Rohit Sharma-led IND defeat WA by 13 runs in Perth’s T20 World Cup warm-up match

India defeated Western Australia by 13 runs in their first T20 World Cup warm-up match in Perth, on Monday. Chasing a target of 159 runs, the hosts could only reach 145 for eight in 20 overs with Arshdeep Singh taking a three-wicket haul. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar bagged two wickets, and Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal registered a scalp each.

During the chase, Bhuvneshwar dismissed D'arcy Short and Ashton Turner. In the six overs of the powerplay, the hosts were at 29 for four, as Arshdeep also took two dismissals. Meanwhile, Chahal got the fifth wicket for India with WA stuck at 68 for five in 11 overs.

India vs Western Australia XI Highlights: India defeated Western Australia by 13 runs in their first warm-up match at Perth on Monday. Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowler for India with three wickets. Earlier, after electing to bat first, India rode on Suryakumar Yadav’s half-century and a couple of cameos from Hardik Pandya and Deepak Hooda to post 158 for 6.

Brief Scores

India: 158 for 6 (Suryakumar Yadav 52, Hardik Pandya 27, Deepak Hooda 22)

WA XI: 145 for 8 (Sam Fanning 58, Arshdeep Singh 3/6, Yuzvendra Chahal 2/15, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2/26).:

India vs Western Australia XI Highlights:

Rohit Sharma (3 runs)

Rohit Sharma struggled against left-arm pacer Jason Behrendorff and managed only three runs.

Rishabh Pant 9 (17 balls)

With KL Rahul and Virat Kohli rested, Rishabh Pant was promoted as an opener. He struggled in the testing condition during his sluggish 17-ball 9 knocks.

Deepak Hooda (22)

Promoted to No 3, Deepak Hooda scored a brisk 22. The right-handed batter has missed the South Africa T20I series due to a back injury.

Suryakumar Yadav (52)

Suryakumar Yadav again showed why India would be heavily dependent on his form in the upcoming T20 World Cup. He continues his red-hot form with a fine half-century. He scored 52 off 35 balls, with the help of three boundaries and three sixes.

Hardik Pandya (27) 

Although he didn't bowl, it was his quickfire 27 that helped India rebuild after the slow start. Pandya even took an excellent catch on a no ball.

Dinesh Karthik (19 no)

India's designated finisher was not at his best, but he remained unbeaten on 19 and his lusty strokes helped India to reach a respectable total.

Arshdeep Singh (3 wickets)

Arshdeep bagged two wickets in his first over, which broke the back of Western Australia. He then came back to dismiss the dangerous-looking Sam Fanning (58). 

Harshal Patel (1 wicket)

Another unforgettable outing for the Indian seamer. He conceded 18 runs in the last over.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 wickets)

The senior India bowler set the tone for by removing D'arcy Shot in the first over. He bagged two wickets.

Axar Patel (0 wickets)

The all-rounder hit a massive six while batting but went for runs with the ball.

Yuzvendra Chahal (2 wickets)

The wrist-spinner bagged two wickets and had an impressive outing.