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Wickets kept tumbling and the Indian innings folded in 18.4 overs, but Suryakumar said they would learn from the defeat.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Wickets fell in clusters as Harmer, who was named player of the match, kept up the charge to send back Dhruv Jurel, Pant and Ravindra Jadeja in quick succession.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Mitchell Starc - 6/10 Matches: 3; Runs: 104; Average: 26.00; Wickets: 11; Average: 32.45 Showed glimpses of his strike power but needs more consistency and inswing to become a match-winner.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2013

James Pattinson - Age: 23; Tests: 10; Wickets: 40; Average: 23.37 Australia are placing great hope on the shoulders of the strapping Pattinson, who bowls with genuine pace.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2013

Wickets and gates were stuck thick with projecting panjis.

From Life in an Indian Outpost by Casserly, Gordon