India\u2019s innings never quite recovered from a top-order collapse triggered by Hazlewood, whose sensational spell of 3-13 ensured the visitors were four down in the Power-play. Thanks to Hazlewood extracting seam movement and bounce, India were bowled out for 125, which Australia chased down with 40 balls remaining.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe ball feels like it\u2019s coming out nicely at the moment, in whatever format I\u2019m turning up and playing. So, not much needed to change on a wicket like that - there\u2019s enough there for all the quicks. Just about putting the ball in the right areas, don't try too much, and seeing what happens,\u201d he said in the post-match presentation ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also credited his recent run of games across formats and locations for his rhythm. \u201cNot a lot different, really. Minor tweaks here and there, as always, everything\u2019s improving. I think just playing continuous cricket has helped \u2013 we\u2019ve been up north playing a few games, then over in New Zealand, now here, West Indies in the winter\u2026 I\u2019ve just been going from one series to the next, playing the majority of the games, resting when needed. Everything feels in a good place and ready to go.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He further praised the other bowlers for supporting him very well. \u201cAbsolutely. There\u2019s no better place to learn than out here, in front of 80-odd thousand people, against a high-quality team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been really happy with what I\u2019ve seen from the other end over the last few games \u2013 even in the one-day games, Bartt's been on fire. Nath does his job every time he turns up, puts in a 100% and bowls some really tough overs. We\u2019re building a nice group of quicks who\u2019ll be fighting for spots in time to come.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead, Hazlewood confirmed that his involvement in the T20I series is done due to focus on the Ashes. \u201cHeading home tomorrow. I\u2019ll have a week to prepare for the Shield game against Victoria at the SCG, then we head to Perth for the first Test. It\u2019s important to get that red ball rhythm in, bowl consecutive overs, spend big days in the field \u2013 tick that off and then it's Perth.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh echoed Hazlewood\u2019s impact and praised the team\u2019s collective bowling effort. \u201cExactly - we got a good toss to win \u2013 there was a bit of moisture underneath. Hoff (Hazlewood) is a great bowler, and when there\u2019s a little in the surface, he makes it count. I thought we bowled collectively really well, kept attacking for wickets, and set the game up nicely.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Looking ahead, Hazlewood confirmed that his involvement in the T20I series is done due to focus on the Ashes. \u201cHeading home tomorrow. I\u2019ll have a week to prepare for the Shield game against Victoria at the SCG, then we head to Perth for the first Test. It\u2019s important to get that red ball rhythm in, bowl consecutive overs, spend big days in the field \u2013 tick that off and then it's Perth.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked about his partnership with Travis Head at the top, Marsh said, \u201cI was a bit nervous at 10 off 10, but got going again. Head at the other end takes the pressure off, as he always does. So, nice to get the chase done. I have so much respect for the Indian cricket team, and it's going to be a great three games.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n