Welcome to the coverage of the 6th One-Day International between India and Australia from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.SCORECARD
Australia were bowled out for 326 runs by Team India at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore.What a match it has been, a double century by a batsman, a century for the unlucky bowler, some real crazy hittings, a remarkable rearguard action and so nearly, Australia clinched a stunning win. The bowlers will be mighty relieved that the series is over, this has been a hiding for nothing, the batsmen feasted and the bowlers were slaughtered. Australia came out with the intention to attack, they went after everything that the Indians hurled at them, got a bit lucky at times but mostly found the middle of the blade. Maxwell was imperious, Watson, batting at No. 8 seemed to be batting in an all together different planet, but at 211/8, people might have been excused if they thought that India will cruise to an easy win. James Faulkner had different ideas though, he smashed the fastest ODI hundred by an Australian batsman in ODI cricket. Clint McKay supported him well, as they added 115 for the 9th wicket, a record on a day of records. India just about managed to hold their nerves at the end, and perhaps on the basis of their better batting right through the series deserve the 3-2 series win. This is their first bilateral triumph over their Aussies if we do not count the 1-0 win (in 2010). Dhoni took off with a stump for a souvernier, as the Indians huddled together in celebrations.That ends the 7-match series. India winning the decider and taking the series 3-2. What a series it has been? It has been completely dominated by the batsmen. The only good spells I remember with the ball is Johnson's 4 wicket haul in Mohali and Shami's 3 quick wickets in Ranchi. In all the 5 completed matches there were more than 600 runs scored in 4 of them. That tells you how the batsmen have done. Bailey and Rohit getting above 450 runs and ending as the highest run-getters for their respective teams.
TheTROPHYhas been handed to Dhoni. All the boys are gathering around for theTEAM PHOTO.Dhawan looks to be theMOST ANIMATEDof the lot!!
That's theENDof Australia's innings!!
45.1 overs: OUT!!Mohammed Shami has got James Faulkner outcaught at deep midwicket.Faulkner goes for the big shot but holes out to Shikhar Dhawan in the deep.James Faulkner departs after scoring 116 runs off 73 balls with 11 boundaries and six sixes.
Xavier Doherty comes to the crease for Australia.
Sir Jadeja inACTIONyet again!!
44.6 overs: That's OUT!!Ravindra Jadeja has bowled Clint McKay on a flighted delivery. McKay was looking to defend but gets beaten by the spin as the ball clips the off-stump.Clint McKay departs after scoring 18 runs off 37 balls with three boundaries.
41.4 overs: SIX!!James Faulkner reaches out for it and slices it over sweeper cover fence for the maximum. Faulkner isON SONGhere!!
Australia require another76 runs off 54 ballswith two wickets in hand. Will James Faulkner be able to spoil India's party once again?
40.2 overs: FOUR!!Clint McKay makes room and punches it square on the off-side for a boundary.
39.4 overs: FOUR!!Clint McKay gets forward and thrashes through extra cover for a boundary.
40.2 overs: FOUR!!Clint McKay makes room and punches it square on the off-side for a boundary.
39.4 overs: FOUR!!Clint McKay gets forward and thrashes through extra cover for a boundary.
38.3 overs: FOUR!!Clint McKay makes room and cuts it past cover for a boundary. McKay joins thePARTY!!
38.1 overs:James Faulkner works it wide of cover for a single and brings up hisMAIDEN ODI CENTURY.That's theFASTEST CENTURYby an Australian!!
Vinay Kumar has now got theMOST EXPENSIVE FIGURESin the history of ODI cricket by an Indian. Unfortunately for him, it came in front of hisHOME CROWD.They look a bitSHOCKEDtoo!!
TWENTY-ONE RUNSoff the over!!
37.4 overs: SIX!!James Faulkner makes room and clouts the pull towards deep midwicket for the maximum. This isINSANEfrom Faulkner!!
37.3 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner takes it on the full and hammers it wide of deep midwicket for a boundary. ThirdCONSECUTIVE BOUNDARYfor Faulkner!!
37.2 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner clears his left leg and drills it past mid-off for another boundary.
37.1 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner skips down the track and pulls it towards deep midwicket for a boundary.
With James Faulkner(75) and Clint McKay(0) at crease, Australia are currently at 267/8 after 36 overs.
35.1 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner makes room and drills it wide of long-on for a boundary.
35.1 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner makes room and drills it wide of long-on for a boundary.
James Faulkner brings up the50-RUN STANDalongside Clint McKay.SHOCKINGLY,McKay has not made a single run!!
34.4 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner flays the cut shot past point for another boundary in the over.
34.2 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner makes room and flays the cut past extra cover for another boundary.BACK-TO-BACKboundaries for Faulkner!!
34.1 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner gets forward and thumps it wide of long-on for a boundary.
A total of36 SIXEShave been hit in the match so far. This is aNEW RECORDbeating 31 sixes at Christchurch!!
33.3 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner reaches out and thrashes it towards long-off for a boundary.
32.6 overs:James Faulkner cuts it towards deep extra cover for a single and brings up hisHALF-CENTURY.Faulkner carries hisRESISTANCEforward here!!
32.4 overs: SIX!!James Faulkner gets forward and smashes it over long-on for the maximum.
32.3 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner goes for the cut and gets a thick outside edge past short third man for a boundary.
32.2 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner makes room and drills it wide of extra cover for a boundary.
34.4 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner flays the cut shot past point for another boundary in the over.
34.2 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner makes room and flays the cut past extra cover for another boundary.BACK-TO-BACKboundaries for Faulkner!!
34.1 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner gets forward and thumps it wide of long-on for a boundary.
A total of36 SIXEShave been hit in the match so far. This is aNEW RECORDbeating 31 sixes at Christchurch!!
33.3 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner reaches out and thrashes it towards long-off for a boundary.
32.6 overs:James Faulkner cuts it towards deep extra cover for a single and brings up hisHALF-CENTURY.Faulkner carries hisRESISTANCEforward here!!
32.4 overs: SIX!!James Faulkner gets forward and smashes it over long-on for the maximum.
32.3 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner goes for the cut and gets a thick outside edge past short third man for a boundary.
32.2 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner makes room and drills it wide of extra cover for a boundary.
31.1 overs: SIX!!James Faulkner swivels across and smashes it into the2nd TIERof the stadium for the maximum.
30.2 overs: SIX!!James Faulkner gets down on his knee and swings it over wide long-on for the maximum.
Clint McKay comes to the crease for Australia.
30.1 overs: OUT!!Ravindra Jadeja has got Nathan Coulter-Nile outcaught at long-off.Coulter-Nile goes for the big shot but sends it straight towards Virat Kohli for a simple catch.Nathan Coulter-Nile departs after scoring three runs off five balls.Another oneBITES THE DUST!!
30.2 overs: SIX!!James Faulkner gets down on his knee and swings it over wide long-on for the maximum.
Clint McKay comes to the crease for Australia.
30.1 overs: OUT!!Ravindra Jadeja has got Nathan Coulter-Nile outcaught at long-off.Coulter-Nile goes for the big shot but sends it straight towards Virat Kohli for a simple catch.Nathan Coulter-Nile departs after scoring three runs off five balls.Another oneBITES THE DUST!!
EXCELLENTover by Sir Jadeja, an important wicket and just three runs off it!!
Nathan Coulter-Nile comes to the crease for Australia.
Ravindra JadejaHURLSsome words at Watson after the wicket. Watto isFUMINGas he walks back, seems like he'sUNHAPPYwith theATTITUDEof some Indian players here!!
28.2 overs: That's OUT!!Ravindra Jadeja has got Shane Watson outcaught at short third man.Watson goes for the cut but gets a thick edge that ricochets off Dhoni's pad towards Mohammed Shami at short third man for a simple catch.Shane Watson departs after scoring 49 runs off 22 balls with two boundaries and six sixes. BIG WICKETfor India!!
Nathan Coulter-Nile comes to the crease for Australia.
Ravindra JadejaHURLSsome words at Watson after the wicket. Watto isFUMINGas he walks back, seems like he'sUNHAPPYwith theATTITUDEof some Indian players here!!
28.2 overs: That's OUT!!Ravindra Jadeja has got Shane Watson outcaught at short third man.Watson goes for the cut but gets a thick edge that ricochets off Dhoni's pad towards Mohammed Shami at short third man for a simple catch.Shane Watson departs after scoring 49 runs off 22 balls with two boundaries and six sixes. BIG WICKETfor India!!
FOURTEEN RUNSoff the over!!
27.5 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson gets forward and sends it sailing over the long-on fence for the maximum. Watto is lookingDANGEROUShere!!
27.2 overs: SIX!!James Faulkner stands tall and whacks it over the midwicket for the maximum.MONSTROUS HITfrom Faulkner!!
26.1 overs: FOUR!!James Faulkner makes room and smashes it back over the bowler's head for a boundary. Faulkner joins thePARTY!!
25.5 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson gets a big stride forward and swats it over long-off for the maximum.
TWENTY-TWOruns off the over!!
24.6 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson clears his frontleg and slogs once again over the midwicket fielder for the third consecutive maximum in the over. Watto isON FIREhere!!
24.5 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson gets forward and flays the slog over midwicket for another maximum.
24.4 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson employs the powerful slog and sends it deep into the stands over the deep midwicket fence for the maximum.LUSTY BLOWfrom Watto!!
24.1 overs: FOUR!!Shane Watson gets on the frontfoot and pummels the pull shot towards deep midwicket fence for the boundary.
25.5 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson gets a big stride forward and swats it over long-off for the maximum.
TWENTY-TWOruns off the over!!
24.6 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson clears his frontleg and slogs once again over the midwicket fielder for the third consecutive maximum in the over. Watto isON FIREhere!!
24.5 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson gets forward and flays the slog over midwicket for another maximum.
24.4 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson employs the powerful slog and sends it deep into the stands over the deep midwicket fence for the maximum.LUSTY BLOWfrom Watto!!
24.1 overs: FOUR!!Shane Watson gets on the frontfoot and pummels the pull shot towards deep midwicket fence for the boundary.
FOURTEEN RUNSoff the over!!
23.5 overs: FOUR!!Shane Watson picks the length early and whacks it through extra cover for a boundary.CRACKING SHOTby Watto!!
23.4 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson leans forward and smashes it over midwicket for the maximum. Watto gets intoACTION!!
VERBAL WAR:Shikhar DhawanMOCKSShane Watson byHOPPING AROUNDand makesFUNof his hamstring. Watson is not too pleased. He goes down to the bowlers end andSHOWS HIS BATtowards Dhawan and has aFEW WORDSfor him. The umpires had to intervene. Dhoni has a word with Dhawan and tells him toCOOL IT OFF!!
23.5 overs: FOUR!!Shane Watson picks the length early and whacks it through extra cover for a boundary.CRACKING SHOTby Watto!!
23.4 overs: SIX!!Shane Watson leans forward and smashes it over midwicket for the maximum. Watto gets intoACTION!!
VERBAL WAR:Shikhar DhawanMOCKSShane Watson byHOPPING AROUNDand makesFUNof his hamstring. Watson is not too pleased. He goes down to the bowlers end andSHOWS HIS BATtowards Dhawan and has aFEW WORDSfor him. The umpires had to intervene. Dhoni has a word with Dhawan and tells him toCOOL IT OFF!!
Shane Watson comes to the crease for Australia.
22.2 overs: OUT!!Vinay Kumar has got Glenn Maxwell outcaught at deep midwicket.Maxwell goes for the pull shot and sends it straight to Ravindra Jadeja for a simple catch.Glenn Maxwell's stunner comes to an end at 60 runs off 22 balls with three boundaries and seven sixes. BIG WICKETfor India!!
22.1 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell clears his frontleg and hoicks it over the long-on fence for the maximum.BUSINESS AS USUALfor Maxwell!!
James Faulkner comes to the crease for Australia.
21.6 overs: That's OUT!!Mohammed Shami hasbowledAdam Voges on a fuller delivery. Voges was looking to flick it towards the leg side but misses it as the ball detonates the leg stump.Adam Voges departs after scoring four runs off 14 balls.AnotherNAIL IN THE COFFINfor Australia!!
Glenn Maxwell equals the theFASTEST FIFTYby an Australian!!
21.2 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell leans forward bludgeons it over the deep extra cover fence for the maximum. Maxwell brings up his5th ODI FIFTYin just 18 balls!!
22.2 overs: OUT!!Vinay Kumar has got Glenn Maxwell outcaught at deep midwicket.Maxwell goes for the pull shot and sends it straight to Ravindra Jadeja for a simple catch.Glenn Maxwell's stunner comes to an end at 60 runs off 22 balls with three boundaries and seven sixes. BIG WICKETfor India!!
22.1 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell clears his frontleg and hoicks it over the long-on fence for the maximum.BUSINESS AS USUALfor Maxwell!!
James Faulkner comes to the crease for Australia.
21.6 overs: That's OUT!!Mohammed Shami hasbowledAdam Voges on a fuller delivery. Voges was looking to flick it towards the leg side but misses it as the ball detonates the leg stump.Adam Voges departs after scoring four runs off 14 balls.AnotherNAIL IN THE COFFINfor Australia!!
Glenn Maxwell equals the theFASTEST FIFTYby an Australian!!
21.2 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell leans forward bludgeons it over the deep extra cover fence for the maximum. Maxwell brings up his5th ODI FIFTYin just 18 balls!!
20.5 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell bends down and flays the slog-sweep over the backward square leg fence for the maximum. Maxwell is deling inSIXEShere!!
Virat Kohli startedSLEDGINGGlenn Maxwell as soon as he came out to bat. Team India areFACING THE CONSEQUENCEShere!!
TWELVE RUNS off the over!!
19.5 overs: FOUR!!Glenn Maxwell waits for it and flays the late cuts towards square third man fence for a boundary.SUPERB SHOTfrom Maxwell!!
19.1 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell stays back and pulls it over the midwicket fence for the maximum. Maxwell gives aGRAND WELCOMEto Sir Jadeja!!
Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for India.
Virat Kohli startedSLEDGINGGlenn Maxwell as soon as he came out to bat. Team India areFACING THE CONSEQUENCEShere!!
TWELVE RUNS off the over!!
19.5 overs: FOUR!!Glenn Maxwell waits for it and flays the late cuts towards square third man fence for a boundary.SUPERB SHOTfrom Maxwell!!
19.1 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell stays back and pulls it over the midwicket fence for the maximum. Maxwell gives aGRAND WELCOMEto Sir Jadeja!!
Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for India.
TWENTY-THREE RUNSoff the over!!
17.6 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell makes room and smashes it over the long-off fence for another maximum. That's someSERIOUS HITTINGfrom Maxwell!!
17.5 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell hangs back and hammers it over backward square leg fence for the maximum.
17.4 overs: FOUR!!Glenn Maxwell skips down the track and flays the pull through midwicket for another boundary. Maxwell is on aROLLhere!!
17.2 overs: FOUR!!Glenn Maxwell rocks back and clouts the pull towards deep midwicket for a boundary.
16.6 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell goes on his knee and sends it straight into the crowd for the maximum. Maxwell gets off the mark inSTYLE!!
Glenn Maxwell comes to the crease for Australia.
Ravichandran Ashwin gets hisSECOND WICKET!!
16.5 overs: OUT!!Ravichandran Ashwin hasbowledBrad Haddin on a flighted delivery. Haddin was fails to pick the spin and gets beaten through bat and pad only to get the stumps rattled.Brad Haddin departs after scoring 40 runs off 49 balls with seven boundaries.AnotherBLOWfor Australia!!
17.6 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell makes room and smashes it over the long-off fence for another maximum. That's someSERIOUS HITTINGfrom Maxwell!!
17.5 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell hangs back and hammers it over backward square leg fence for the maximum.
17.4 overs: FOUR!!Glenn Maxwell skips down the track and flays the pull through midwicket for another boundary. Maxwell is on aROLLhere!!
17.2 overs: FOUR!!Glenn Maxwell rocks back and clouts the pull towards deep midwicket for a boundary.
16.6 overs: SIX!!Glenn Maxwell goes on his knee and sends it straight into the crowd for the maximum. Maxwell gets off the mark inSTYLE!!
Glenn Maxwell comes to the crease for Australia.
Ravichandran Ashwin gets hisSECOND WICKET!!
16.5 overs: OUT!!Ravichandran Ashwin hasbowledBrad Haddin on a flighted delivery. Haddin was fails to pick the spin and gets beaten through bat and pad only to get the stumps rattled.Brad Haddin departs after scoring 40 runs off 49 balls with seven boundaries.AnotherBLOWfor Australia!!
Adam Voges comes to the crease for Australia.
BRILLIANT TEAM EFFORTby the Indians there!!
15.2 overs: That's OUT!!George Bailey has beenrun-outby Vinay Kumar while taking the second run. Bailey pulls it towards deep midwicket and calls for a couple while Yuvraj Singh sprints across and fires in a quick throw towards the bowler's end as Haddin reaches home safely. But, Bailey was busy watching Haddin make his ground at the non-striker's end as Vinay Kumar throws the ball towards Dhoni who catches Bailey short at the crease.George Bailey departs after scoring just four runs for Australia.This is aDISASTERfor Australia!!
BRILLIANT TEAM EFFORTby the Indians there!!
15.2 overs: That's OUT!!George Bailey has beenrun-outby Vinay Kumar while taking the second run. Bailey pulls it towards deep midwicket and calls for a couple while Yuvraj Singh sprints across and fires in a quick throw towards the bowler's end as Haddin reaches home safely. But, Bailey was busy watching Haddin make his ground at the non-striker's end as Vinay Kumar throws the ball towards Dhoni who catches Bailey short at the crease.George Bailey departs after scoring just four runs for Australia.This is aDISASTERfor Australia!!
BRILLIANTstart by Ravichandran Ashwin, an important wicket and just one run off it!!
George Bailey comes to the crease for Australia.
Ravichandran AshwinSTRIKES ON HIS FIRST DELIVERY!!
12.1 overs: OUT!!Ravichandran Ashwin has got Phil Hughes outcaught at midwicket.Hughes was looking to flick it towards deep midwicket but sends it straight to Yuvraj Singh at midwicket.Phil Hughes departs after scoring 23 runs off 33 balls with two boundaries.AnotherBLOWfor Australia.
First sign of spin,Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack for India.
George Bailey comes to the crease for Australia.
Ravichandran AshwinSTRIKES ON HIS FIRST DELIVERY!!
12.1 overs: OUT!!Ravichandran Ashwin has got Phil Hughes outcaught at midwicket.Hughes was looking to flick it towards deep midwicket but sends it straight to Yuvraj Singh at midwicket.Phil Hughes departs after scoring 23 runs off 33 balls with two boundaries.AnotherBLOWfor Australia.
First sign of spin,Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack for India.
11.3 overs: FOUR!!Brad Haddin skips down the wicket and pummels the pull shot towards backward square leg fence for a boundary.
10.6 overs: FOUR!!Brad Haddin rocks back and clouts the pull shot towards deep midwicket fence for a boundary. Haddin isLOOKING DANGEROUShere!!
10.4 overs: FOUR!!Phil Hughes gets on the frontfoot and flicks it towards backward square leg fence for a boundary.
10.4 overs: FOUR!!Phil Hughes gets on the frontfoot and flicks it towards backward square leg fence for a boundary.
NINE RUNSoff the over!!
9.4 overs: FOUR!!Brad Haddin waits for it and clips it towards fine leg fence for another boundary in the over.POOR LINEfrom Vinay Kumar!!
9.2 overs: FOUR!!Brad Haddin leans forward and creams the drive through covers for a boundary.BEAUTIFULLY TIMEDshot from Haddin!!
First change,Vinay Kumar comes into the attack for India.
7.6 overs: FOUR!!Brad Haddin gets on the backfoot and flicks it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.POOR LINEby Shami there!!
TEN RUNSoff the over!!
6.5 overs: FOUR!!Brad Haddin employs the slog and sends it through midwicket for another boundary.BACK-TO-BACKboundaries for Haddin!!
6.4 overs: FOUR!!Brad Haddin waits for it and hoicks it over the infield for a boundary.
6.5 overs: FOUR!!Brad Haddin employs the slog and sends it through midwicket for another boundary.BACK-TO-BACKboundaries for Haddin!!
6.4 overs: FOUR!!Brad Haddin waits for it and hoicks it over the infield for a boundary.
With Phil Hughes(13) and Brad Haddin(1) at crease, Australia are currently at 19/1 after six overs.
2.1 overs: FOUR!!Phil Hughes gets forward and clips it towards fine leg fence for a boundary.POORLINE from Bhuvneshwar there!!
BRILLIANTstart by Shami, an important wicket and just one run off it!!
Watson gotINJUREDwhile bowling. It was something to do with hisHAMSTRING!!
Brad Haddin comes to the crease for Australia. No sign of Shane Watson here.
1.2 overs: That's OUT!!Mohammed Shami has got Aaron Finch outlbwon on a fuller delivery. Finch was rooted in the crease and caught plumb in front of the stumps.Aaron Finch departs after scoring five runs off five balls with a boundary. EARLY BLOWfor Australia!!
Mohammed Shami will bowl from the other end for India.
SIX RUNSoff the over!!
0.1 overs: FOUR!!Aaron Finch leans forward and punches it towards deep extra cover fence for the first boundary in the innings. Finch gets off the mark inSTYLE!!
Aaron Finch and Phil Hughes are out in the middle for Australia while Bhuvneshwar Kumar will open the attack for India.
2.1 overs: FOUR!!Phil Hughes gets forward and clips it towards fine leg fence for a boundary.POORLINE from Bhuvneshwar there!!
BRILLIANTstart by Shami, an important wicket and just one run off it!!
Watson gotINJUREDwhile bowling. It was something to do with hisHAMSTRING!!
Brad Haddin comes to the crease for Australia. No sign of Shane Watson here.
1.2 overs: That's OUT!!Mohammed Shami has got Aaron Finch outlbwon on a fuller delivery. Finch was rooted in the crease and caught plumb in front of the stumps.Aaron Finch departs after scoring five runs off five balls with a boundary. EARLY BLOWfor Australia!!
Mohammed Shami will bowl from the other end for India.
SIX RUNSoff the over!!
0.1 overs: FOUR!!Aaron Finch leans forward and punches it towards deep extra cover fence for the first boundary in the innings. Finch gets off the mark inSTYLE!!
Aaron Finch and Phil Hughes are out in the middle for Australia while Bhuvneshwar Kumar will open the attack for India.
Team India have posted a mammoth total of 383 runs at the loss of six wickets against Australia. Magnificent effort from the Indians and the festive crowd have got their money's worth already. India knew that they needed a big score, Rohit and Dhawan started off well adding another century stand, their 6th in ODIs. There was a slight rain delay, upon resumption, Dhawan fell to Doherty and Rohit shattered the crowd by running out local hero, Virat Kohli for a duck. He needed to make up for it and how well has he responded. India lost the out of form duo of Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh cheaply, and looked to be settling towards a middling score at best when Dhoni joined Rohit in the middle. Rohit first brought up his 4th ODI century and then changed gears drastically. He was to go on to pulverise the Australian bowlers as he proceeded to become only the third player (all Indians) to go past 200. Dhoni chipped in with his bit and India ended up with a massive 383 runs on the board. Will the shell-shocked Australians give a befitting reply?
STATS:Rohit Sharma became the 3rd player in ODI history to score a double-ton (after Tendulkar and Sehwag).
- Rohit Sharma hit 16 sixes and in the process went past Shane Watson for the most number of sixes hit in an innings.(Watson hit 15 sixes against Bangladesh).
- Rohit Sharma also completed 1,000 ODI runs for a calendar year in the course of his knock.
- Rohit Sharma's 209 is the highest individual score at Bangalore. He went past Andrew Strauss, who made 158 during the 2011 WC match against India.
- When Rohit Sharma reached 176, he went past Sachin Tendulkar and Hershcelle Gibbs for the highest individual score against Australia.
- India's 383 is the highest team score on this ground.
That's the end of aBRILLIANTIndian innings!!
- Rohit Sharma hit 16 sixes and in the process went past Shane Watson for the most number of sixes hit in an innings.(Watson hit 15 sixes against Bangladesh).
- Rohit Sharma also completed 1,000 ODI runs for a calendar year in the course of his knock.
- Rohit Sharma's 209 is the highest individual score at Bangalore. He went past Andrew Strauss, who made 158 during the 2011 WC match against India.
- When Rohit Sharma reached 176, he went past Sachin Tendulkar and Hershcelle Gibbs for the highest individual score against Australia.
- India's 383 is the highest team score on this ground.
That's the end of aBRILLIANTIndian innings!!
TWENTY-ONE RUNSoff the final over!!
49.6 overs: OUT!!MS Dhoni has beenrun-outby Moises Henriques while sneaking the second run. Dhoni completes the first run and call for the second but Henriques fires in a quick throw to catch Dhoni short at crease.MS Dhoni departs after scoring 62 runs off 38 balls with seven fours and two boundaries.
49.5 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni swivels across and guides it past short fine leg for another boundary.
49.4 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni makes room and smashes it back over the bowler for a boundary.
Ravindra Jadeja comes to the crease for India.
TAKE A BOWRohit Sharma!!
49.3 overs: That's OUT!!Clint McKay has got Rohit Sharma outcaught at square leg.Sharma goes for the flick shot and sends it straight to Moises Henriques at square leg for a simple catch.Rohit Sharma's epic innings come to an end at 209 runs off 158 balls with 12 boundaries and 16 sixes.
49.5 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni swivels across and guides it past short fine leg for another boundary.
49.4 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni makes room and smashes it back over the bowler for a boundary.
Ravindra Jadeja comes to the crease for India.
TAKE A BOWRohit Sharma!!
49.3 overs: That's OUT!!Clint McKay has got Rohit Sharma outcaught at square leg.Sharma goes for the flick shot and sends it straight to Moises Henriques at square leg for a simple catch.Rohit Sharma's epic innings come to an end at 209 runs off 158 balls with 12 boundaries and 16 sixes.
49.2 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma clears his left leg and heaves it over long-on for another maximum. SharmaBREAKSWatson's record of 15 sixes in an innings!!
49.1 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma gets forward and hammers it over sweeper cover for the maximum. SharmaCREATES HISTORY,brings up hisDOUBLE-CENTURYhere!!
Clint McKay will bowl theFINAL OVERfor Australia.
48.6 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni picks the length early and drills it through extra cover for a boundary. Dhoni gets to his49th ODI FIFTYin style!!
Rohit Sharma isSETfor theDOUBLE CENTURYhere!!
48.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma waits for it and steers it past backward point for a boundary.
Rohit Sharma is just 10 runs away fromJOININGVirender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar amongst theDOUBLE CENTURIONS!!
48.1 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma takes it on the full and sends it into the2nd tierof the stadium for the maximum.
TWENTY RUNSoff the over!!
47.6 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni goes for the pull but sends it scurrying away towards fine leg for a boundary. Dhoni is onFIREhere!!
47.5 overs: SIX!!MS Dhoni swivels across and smashes it over the roof of the stadium for another maximum. TheHELICOPTERhas taken off here!!
47.2 overs: SIX!!MS Dhoni reaches out for it and scoops it over sweeper cover for the maximum. Dhoni joins thePARTY!!
TWENTY-SIX RUNSoff the over!!
46.6 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma dances down the track and hoicks it over long-on for another maximum.
46.5 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma bends down and sweeps it behind square for a boundary.
46.4 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma shimmies down the track and hammers it over long-off for the maximum. That went to the3rd TIERof the stadium!!
46.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma goes for the drive and gets a thick edge over backward point for a boundary.
46.1 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma rocks back and pulls it over wide long-on fence for the maximum. That's11th six for Sharmaand also theNEW RECORD!!
45.5 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma rocks back and scoops it over the fine leg fence for the maximum. That's10th SIXfor Sharma!!
45.3 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma cuts it square on the off-side for a boundary and brings up his150 for the 1st time in his career!!
45.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma swings hard and gets a thick edge towards square leg for a boundary.
45.3 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma cuts it square on the off-side for a boundary and brings up his150 for the 1st time in his career!!
45.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma swings hard and gets a thick edge towards square leg for a boundary.
Team India have scored 51 runs in the last five overs!!
FIFTEEN RUNSoff the over!!
44.5 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni shuffles across and pulls it behind square for another boundary. Dhoni isBREAKING THE SHACKLEShere!!
44.4 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni swivels across and pummels the pull shot through midwicket for a boundary.
44.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma leans forward and thumps it through extra cover for a boundary. Sharma notches up1,000 ODI RUNSthis year!!
FIFTEEN RUNSoff the over!!
44.5 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni shuffles across and pulls it behind square for another boundary. Dhoni isBREAKING THE SHACKLEShere!!
44.4 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni swivels across and pummels the pull shot through midwicket for a boundary.
44.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma leans forward and thumps it through extra cover for a boundary. Sharma notches up1,000 ODI RUNSthis year!!
42.5 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma gets on the frontfoot and heaves it over the square leg fence for the maximum. That's9th SIXfor Sharma!!
41.5 overs: CATCH-DROPPED!!Moises Henriques has dropped Rohit Sharma at the deep midwicket fence. Sharma clouts the pull shot that goes straight to Henriques who gets a finger to it as the ball goes over the ropes for the maximum. That couldPROVE COSTLYfor Australia!!
41.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma takes the big stride forward and drills it through extra cover for a boundary.SUPERB TIMINGfrom Sharma there!!
With Rohit Sharma(113) and MS Dhoni(13) at crease, India are currently at 238/4 after 41 overs.
40.2 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni gets inside the line and clips it fine for a boundary.
39.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma leans forward and steers it over extra cover for a boundary.
40.2 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni gets inside the line and clips it fine for a boundary.
39.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma leans forward and steers it over extra cover for a boundary.
40.2 overs: FOUR!!MS Dhoni gets inside the line and clips it fine for a boundary.
39.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma leans forward and steers it over extra cover for a boundary.
39.2 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma leans forward and steers it over extra cover for a boundary.
38.5 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma makes room and smashes it over point for the maximum. That's7th SIXfor Sharma today!!
Virat KohliSMILESfrom the dressing room. I bet, he has planned someSPECIAL FIREWORKSfor Sharma once he's back in the dressing room!!
37.4 overs:Rohit Sharma hoicks it over the covers for a couple and brings up his4th ODI HUNDRED.Sharma isALL PUMPEDhere!!
37.4 overs:Rohit Sharma hoicks it over the covers for a couple and brings up his4th ODI HUNDRED.Sharma isALL PUMPEDhere!!
Aaron Finch comes into the attack for Australia.
MS Dhoni comes to the crease for India.
MS Dhoni comes to the crease for India.
George Bailey's move toBRING ONJames Faulkner has worked for Australia!!
33.5 overs: OUT!!James Faulkner has got Yuvraj Singh outcaught by the wicket-keeper.Yuvi goes for the drive and gets a thick edge flying wide of the keeper. But, Brad Haddin dives across to his left and takes anABSOLUTE BLINDER. Yuvraj Singh departs after scoring 12 runs off 14 balls with a six.Yuvi'sDISMAL SHOWcontinues to haunt India!!
George Bailey brings James Faulkner back into the attack. AustraliaNEED WICKETSto peg India back!!
THIRTEEN RUNSoff the over!!
32.6 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma waits for it and guides it towards the third man fence for a boundary. That wasCLEVERfrom Sharma!!
THIRTEEN RUNSoff the over!!
32.6 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma waits for it and guides it towards the third man fence for a boundary. That wasCLEVERfrom Sharma!!
32.4 overs: SIX!!Yuvraj Singh gets on the backfoot and slices it over the deep midwicket fence for the maximum. Yuvi gets aMOVE ON!!
With Rohit Sharma(88) and Yuvraj Singh(2) at crease, India are currently at 190/3 after 32 overs.
This will be aBIG TESTfor Yuvi considering theHORROR SHOWthat he's witnessed in the series so far. It will also be aGOOD OPPORTUNITYfor the southpaw toSILENCEhis critics!!
Yuvraj Singh comes to the crease for India.
Xavier DohertySTRIKES AGAINfor Australia!!
29.3 overs: That's OUT!!Xavier Doherty has got Suresh Raina outlbwon a quicker delivery. Raina was looking to defend it but failed to pick the spin as the ball nips back in sharply and hits his pad in front of the stumps.Suresh Raina departs after scoring 28 runs off 30 balls with two boundaries.AnotherBLOWfor India!!
Yuvraj Singh comes to the crease for India.
Xavier DohertySTRIKES AGAINfor Australia!!
29.3 overs: That's OUT!!Xavier Doherty has got Suresh Raina outlbwon a quicker delivery. Raina was looking to defend it but failed to pick the spin as the ball nips back in sharply and hits his pad in front of the stumps.Suresh Raina departs after scoring 28 runs off 30 balls with two boundaries.AnotherBLOWfor India!!
FOURTEEN RUNSoff the over!!
28.4 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma dances down the wicket again and swats it over the midwicket fielder for the second consecutive maximum.BACK-TO-BACKsixes for Sharma!!
28.3 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma charges down the track and bludgeons it over the long-on fence for the maximum. Sharma isLOOKING TO TARGETthe spinners here!!
SIXTEEN RUNSoff the over!!
27.4 overs: SIX!!Rohuit Sharma goes against the spin and sends it sailing deep into the stands over long-on for another maximum. Sharma isTAKING ONDoherty here!!
27.2 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma skips down the wicket and whacks it straight down the ground for the maximum.
26.2 overs: FOUR!!Suresh Raina rocks back and steers it towards the third man fence for a boundary.
27.4 overs: SIX!!Rohuit Sharma goes against the spin and sends it sailing deep into the stands over long-on for another maximum. Sharma isTAKING ONDoherty here!!
27.2 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma skips down the wicket and whacks it straight down the ground for the maximum.
26.2 overs: FOUR!!Suresh Raina rocks back and steers it towards the third man fence for a boundary.
With Rohit Sharma(59) and Suresh Raina(15) at crease, India are currently at 146/2 after 26 overs.
TEN RUNSoff the over!!
25.3 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma shimmies down the track and smashes it over the long-on fence for the maximum.MONSTROUS HITby Sharma!!
24.3 overs: FOUR!!Suresh Raina presses forward and creams the drive past mid-on for a boundary. That wasTIMED BEAUTIFULLYby Raina!!
23.4 overs:Rohit Sharma steers it towards third man for a single and brings up his20th ODI FIFTY.This is also his3rd against Australia!!
Suresh Raina is expecting aSHORT DELIVERYalmost every ball. HowBADLYwill AustraliaMISSJohnson here?
TEN RUNSoff the over!!
25.3 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma shimmies down the track and smashes it over the long-on fence for the maximum.MONSTROUS HITby Sharma!!
24.3 overs: FOUR!!Suresh Raina presses forward and creams the drive past mid-on for a boundary. That wasTIMED BEAUTIFULLYby Raina!!
23.4 overs:Rohit Sharma steers it towards third man for a single and brings up his20th ODI FIFTY.This is also his3rd against Australia!!
Suresh Raina is expecting aSHORT DELIVERYalmost every ball. HowBADLYwill AustraliaMISSJohnson here?
Suresh Raina comes to the crease for India.
19.5 overs: OUT!!Virat Kohli has beenrun-out by Nathan Coulter-Nilein a bid to sneak in a quick single. Kohli pushes it towards mid-on and sets off for a quick single while Rohit Sharma respondedLATEto his partner's call. Meanwhile, Coulter-Nile sprints across and fires in a quick throw to catch Kohli short at the crease.Virat Kohli departs without troubling the scorecard. BIG BLOWfor India!!
19.5 overs: OUT!!Virat Kohli has beenrun-out by Nathan Coulter-Nilein a bid to sneak in a quick single. Kohli pushes it towards mid-on and sets off for a quick single while Rohit Sharma respondedLATEto his partner's call. Meanwhile, Coulter-Nile sprints across and fires in a quick throw to catch Kohli short at the crease.Virat Kohli departs without troubling the scorecard. BIG BLOWfor India!!
Virat Kohli comes to the crease for India.
Xavier Doherty gets theBREAKTHROUGHfor Australia!!
18.6 overs: That's OUT!!Xavier Doherty has got Shikhar Dhawan outlbwon a flatter delivery. Dhawan was looking to work it towards the on-side by missed it as the ball hits his pad in front of the stumps.Shikhar Dhawan departs after scoring 60 runs off 57 balls with nine boundaries. BIG WICKETfor Australia!!
Xavier Doherty gets theBREAKTHROUGHfor Australia!!
18.6 overs: That's OUT!!Xavier Doherty has got Shikhar Dhawan outlbwon a flatter delivery. Dhawan was looking to work it towards the on-side by missed it as the ball hits his pad in front of the stumps.Shikhar Dhawan departs after scoring 60 runs off 57 balls with nine boundaries. BIG WICKETfor Australia!!
14.3 overs:Shikhar Dhawan punches it towards deep cover for a single and brings up hisHALF-CENTURY.Dhawan continues to beDOMINANTfor India!!
13.1 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan swivels across and drives on the up through cover for a boundary.
8.6 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma stands tall and hammers it over the long-off fence for the first maximum in the innings.LUSTY BLOWfrom Sharma!!
5.6 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan picks the length and flays the on-drive through midwicket for the third boundary in the over. Dhawan is on aROLLhere!!
5.4 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan leans forward and thumps it through extra cover for another boundary.
5.2 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan uses the pace of the bowler and swats it behind square for a boundary.
4.4 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma picks the length early and flays the cut past backward point for a blazing boundary. That wasHIT LIKE A ROCKET!!
First change,James Faulkner comes into the attack for Australia.
2.3 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan waits for it and flicks it through square leg for the third consecutive boundary in the over.POOR LINEfrom Clint McKay there!!
2.2 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan flicks it off his pads through midwicket for another boundary.BACK-TO-BACKboundaries for Dhawan!!
2.1 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan gets on the frontfoot and drills it straight down the ground for a boundary.
FIVE RUNSoff the over!!
1.4 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma leans forward and hoicks it over the mid-on fielder for a boundary.CRACKING SHOTby Sharma!!
Nathan Coulter-Nile will bowl from the other end for Australia.
TIDYstart by McKay, just four runs off it!!
Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma are out in the middle for India while Clint McKay will open the attack for Australia.
Toss:Australia won the toss and elected to field first against Team India.
Teams(from):
India:MS Dhoni(c/wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, R Vinay Kumar, Amit Mishra, Jaydev Unadkat and Mohd Shami
Australia:George Bailey(c), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Callum Ferguson, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin(wk), Moises Henriques, Phil Hughes, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Adam Voges, Shane Watson
13.1 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan swivels across and drives on the up through cover for a boundary.
8.6 overs: SIX!!Rohit Sharma stands tall and hammers it over the long-off fence for the first maximum in the innings.LUSTY BLOWfrom Sharma!!
5.6 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan picks the length and flays the on-drive through midwicket for the third boundary in the over. Dhawan is on aROLLhere!!
5.4 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan leans forward and thumps it through extra cover for another boundary.
5.2 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan uses the pace of the bowler and swats it behind square for a boundary.
4.4 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma picks the length early and flays the cut past backward point for a blazing boundary. That wasHIT LIKE A ROCKET!!
First change,James Faulkner comes into the attack for Australia.
2.3 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan waits for it and flicks it through square leg for the third consecutive boundary in the over.POOR LINEfrom Clint McKay there!!
2.2 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan flicks it off his pads through midwicket for another boundary.BACK-TO-BACKboundaries for Dhawan!!
2.1 overs: FOUR!!Shikhar Dhawan gets on the frontfoot and drills it straight down the ground for a boundary.
FIVE RUNSoff the over!!
1.4 overs: FOUR!!Rohit Sharma leans forward and hoicks it over the mid-on fielder for a boundary.CRACKING SHOTby Sharma!!
Nathan Coulter-Nile will bowl from the other end for Australia.
TIDYstart by McKay, just four runs off it!!
Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma are out in the middle for India while Clint McKay will open the attack for Australia.
Toss:Australia won the toss and elected to field first against Team India.
Teams(from):
India:MS Dhoni(c/wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, R Vinay Kumar, Amit Mishra, Jaydev Unadkat and Mohd Shami
Australia:George Bailey(c), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Callum Ferguson, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin(wk), Moises Henriques, Phil Hughes, Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Clint McKay, Adam Voges, Shane Watson
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