India (270/6 in 49.4 overs) defeat Australia (269/8 in 50.0 overs) by 4 wickets.
India made a strong come back in the series after losing the first match. The blue shirts won their second consecutive match in the series, this time against Australia. Ghambir, Raina and Dhoni played a vital role in the victory.
India plus point in the match was the opening pair which laid a start of 52 runs. Sehwag fell after 20 making runs, it was enough to encourage the upcoming batsmen. Ghambir was unstoppable, he showed the ways of boundary to the bowlers, unfortunately he didn't complete his century and got out on 92 runs. Raina also put a little but important effort in the chase of 270 runs.
Dhoni leaded from the front and delivered at a time when the match was in hands of Australia. He took 13 runs from McKay in 4 balls of last over and rose the bat for celebrating the victory.
Although McKay bowled very well in the early 9 overs and took 3 wickets but failed to save 13 runs in last over.
Earlier, Australia after winning the toss elected to bat the first. Warner and Ponting opening pair were not impressive, Ponting was the first victim of India got out on 6 runs. Middle order batted very well, Clark made 38 runs while the youngster Forrest put 66 runs individual effort on the board.
David Hussey (72) was the top scorer for his team while the youngster Christian got run out on 39 runs. Australia put 269/8 on the board in 50.0 overs. The target was achieved by India in 49.4 overs, Ghambir was given man of the match award.
India made a strong come back in the series after losing the first match. The blue shirts won their second consecutive match in the series, this time against Australia. Ghambir, Raina and Dhoni played a vital role in the victory.
India plus point in the match was the opening pair which laid a start of 52 runs. Sehwag fell after 20 making runs, it was enough to encourage the upcoming batsmen. Ghambir was unstoppable, he showed the ways of boundary to the bowlers, unfortunately he didn't complete his century and got out on 92 runs. Raina also put a little but important effort in the chase of 270 runs.
Dhoni leaded from the front and delivered at a time when the match was in hands of Australia. He took 13 runs from McKay in 4 balls of last over and rose the bat for celebrating the victory.
Although McKay bowled very well in the early 9 overs and took 3 wickets but failed to save 13 runs in last over.
Earlier, Australia after winning the toss elected to bat the first. Warner and Ponting opening pair were not impressive, Ponting was the first victim of India got out on 6 runs. Middle order batted very well, Clark made 38 runs while the youngster Forrest put 66 runs individual effort on the board.
David Hussey (72) was the top scorer for his team while the youngster Christian got run out on 39 runs. Australia put 269/8 on the board in 50.0 overs. The target was achieved by India in 49.4 overs, Ghambir was given man of the match award.
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David hussey is not MR.cricket!!! it's mike hussey!!!!
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