As the clouds captured the fading red-orange rays of the setting sun over Indore, and with India aiming to deliver a final psychological blow to their demoralised opponents, Suryakumar Yadav confidently emerged from the pavilion and entered the arena. There was one last opportunity to inflict pain! Yadav, who has been struggling for form in the 50-over format for some time now, was filled with determination as he strode onto the very ground where 'Hitman' Rohit Sharma had once amassed a rapid double-century. In the stands, a banner read, "Hit 'em for six, SKY!"—a script to which the tall Mumbaikar was more than willing to adhere.

The Aussie bowlers only had themselves to blame, uncharacteristic in their inability to find the right lines and lengths, however, it was astonishing batting from the hosts that enthralled one and all on Sunday. Put in to bat, a Virat Kohli-less Indian side were off to a rollicking start despite losing opener Ruturaj Gaikwad for just eight runs inside five overs.