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Indore, Sep 25: In a high-scoring and rain-affected encounter, India registered a stunning 99-run win over Australia via the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method at the Holkar Stadium, taking the lead 2-0 in the process. Took an unassailable lead in the series.
India set a strong target of 400 runs for Australia based on a brilliant partnership of 200 runs after brilliant centuries by
Gill (104) and Shreyas Iyer (105). Captain KL Rahul (52) and Suryakumar Yadav (72 not out) also contributed explosive half-centuries to take India to a mammoth score of 399/5, their highest-ever ODI score against Australia.
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Australia’s chase was started with Prasidh Krishna making an immediate impact by taking back-to-back wickets of Matthew Short and Steven Smith in consecutive balls. However, rain interrupted the match with Australia at 56/2 after nine overs. After a delay due to rain, the target was revised to 317 runs in 33 overs and the pitch became more supportive of the spinners.
Ravichandran Ashwin took advantage of the conditions to take three wickets for 41 runs in seven overs, leading to the collapse of the Australian team. Ravindra Jadeja also made an important contribution with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 42 runs in 5.2 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Sean Abbott, who scored 54 and shared a partnership of 77 runs off 44 balls with Josh Hazlewood for the ninth wicket, the Australian innings ultimately ended at 217 runs in 28.2 overs. This defeat is Australia’s fifth consecutive defeat in the ODI format.
India’s comprehensive win showcased their batting ability and the effectiveness of their spin-bowling duo, giving them a commanding lead in the series over Australia. In a high-scoring and rain-affected encounter, India won the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis- Stern) method, and in the process took an unassailable 2–0 series lead.
India set a strong target of 400 runs for Australia based on a brilliant partnership of 200 runs after brilliant centuries by Shubman Gill (104) and Shreyas Iyer (105). Captain KL Rahul (52) and Suryakumar Yadav (72 not out) also contributed explosive half-centuries to take India to a mammoth score of 399/5, their highest-ever ODI score against Australia.
Australia’s chase was started with Prasidh Krishna making an immediate impact by taking back-to-back wickets of Matthew Short and Steven Smith in consecutive balls. However, rain interrupted the match with Australia at 56/2 after nine overs. After a delay due to rain, the target was revised to 317 runs in 33 overs and the pitch became more supportive of the spinners.
Ravichandran Ashwin took advantage of the conditions to take three wickets for 41 runs in seven overs, leading to the collapse of the Australian team. Ravindra Jadeja also made an important contribution with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 42 runs in 5.2 overs. Despite a valiant effort from Sean Abbott, who scored 54 and shared a partnership of 77 runs off 44 balls with Josh Hazlewood for the ninth wicket, the Australian innings ultimately ended at 217 runs in 28.2 overs. This defeat is Australia’s fifth consecutive defeat in the ODI format.
India’s comprehensive win showcased their batting ability and the effectiveness of their spin bowling pair, giving them a commanding lead in the series over Australia.
