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India have a contest on their hands. MS Dhoni's men started the seven-match limited-overs series as favourites but Australia gave them a rude wake-up call by clinching the first encounter by the huge margin of 72 runs here on Sunday.
India have a contest on their hands. MS Dhoni's men started the seven-match limited-overs series as favourites but Australia gave them a rude wake-up call by clinching the first encounter by the huge margin of 72 runs here on Sunday. (PTI)See more of :
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India have a contest on their hands. MS Dhoni's men started the seven-match limited-overs series as favourites but Australia gave them a rude wake-up call by clinching the first encounter by the huge margin of 72 runs here on Sunday. (PTI) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/australia-rout-india-to-take-1-0-lead/eventshow/24141128.cms02
Opener Aaron Finch and captain George Bailey hit destructive half-centuries to help the visitors post a challenging 304/8 after electing to bat. Finch made well-paced 72 and in the company of opening partner Phil Hughes (47) set the launch-pad with a 110-run stand. Bailey then consolidated with a mature 85.
Opener Aaron Finch and captain George Bailey hit destructive half-centuries to help the visitors post a challenging 304/8 after electing to bat. Finch made well-paced 72 and in the company of opening partner Phil Hughes (47) set the launch-pad with a 110-run stand. Bailey then consolidated with a mature 85. (PTI)See more of :
Aaron FinchAaron Finch
Opener Aaron Finch and captain George Bailey hit destructive half-centuries to help the visitors post a challenging 304/8 after electing to bat. Finch made well-paced 72 and in the company of opening partner Phil Hughes (47) set the launch-pad with a 110-run stand. Bailey then consolidated with a mature 85. (PTI) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/australia-rout-india-to-take-1-0-lead/eventshow/24141116.cms03
Then the seamers stepped up to take the Indian batting by the scruff of the neck to dismiss them for 232 with two balls remaining. With the pitch offering some true bounce, Mitchell Johnson (1-38) and Clint McKay (2-36) worked up brisk pace to keep the stylish Indian top order in check. Shikhar Dhawan (7), Rohit (42), and Yuvraj Singh (7) all succumbed to some vintage fast bowling.
Then the seamers stepped up to take the Indian batting by the scruff of the neck to dismiss them for 232 with two balls remaining. With the pitch offering some true bounce, Mitchell Johnson (1-38) and Clint McKay (2-36) worked up brisk pace to keep the stylish Indian top order in check. Shikhar Dhawan (7), Rohit (42), and Yuvraj Singh (7) all succumbed to some vintage fast bowling. (PTI)See more of :
Mitchel JohnsonMitchel Johnson
Then the seamers stepped up to take the Indian batting by the scruff of the neck to dismiss them for 232 with two balls remaining. With the pitch offering some true bounce, Mitchell Johnson (1-38) and Clint McKay (2-36) worked up brisk pace to keep the stylish Indian top order in check. Shikhar Dhawan (7), Rohit (42), and Yuvraj Singh (7) all succumbed to some vintage fast bowling. (PTI) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/australia-rout-india-to-take-1-0-lead/eventshow/24141109.cms04
With James Faulkner (3-27) and Shane Watson (2-31) providing ample support, they steadily chipped away at the hosts' batting. It seemed the Men in Yellow had rewound the clock as there was a spring in their step while fielding too.
With James Faulkner (3-27) and Shane Watson (2-31) providing ample support, they steadily chipped away at the hosts' batting. It seemed the Men in Yellow had rewound the clock as there was a spring in their step while fielding too. (PTI)See more of :
Shane WatsonShane Watson
With James Faulkner (3-27) and Shane Watson (2-31) providing ample support, they steadily chipped away at the hosts' batting. It seemed the Men in Yellow had rewound the clock as there was a spring in their step while fielding too. (PTI) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/australia-rout-india-to-take-1-0-lead/eventshow/24141093.cms05
When Brad Haddin went off the field for a short period after a freak eye injury, Hughes donned the gloves and excelled behind the stumps. Apart from a neat take to send back Rohit Sharma, he also came up with some terrific stops.
When Brad Haddin went off the field for a short period after a freak eye injury, Hughes donned the gloves and excelled behind the stumps. Apart from a neat take to send back Rohit Sharma, he also came up with some terrific stops. (PTI)See more of :
Brad Haddin,
Aaron FinchBrad Haddin, Aaron Finch
When Brad Haddin went off the field for a short period after a freak eye injury, Hughes donned the gloves and excelled behind the stumps. Apart from a neat take to send back Rohit Sharma, he also came up with some terrific stops. (PTI) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/australia-rout-india-to-take-1-0-lead/australia-rout-india-to-take-1-0-lead6-pti-jpg/eventshow/24141076.cms06
The Indian bowlers, except Ravindra Jadeja and seamers Vinay Kumar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar when operating the new ball, struggled to find the right line and length. While batting, only Rohit middled the ball well before he tried to steer Watson to third man and edged it to the wicketkeeper. Virat Kohli (61) and Suresh Raina (39), despite their long stay at the crease during which they added 81 runs for the third wicket, never really dominated the bowlers.
The Indian bowlers, except Ravindra Jadeja and seamers Vinay Kumar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar when operating the new ball, struggled to find the right line and length. While batting, only Rohit middled the ball well before he tried to steer Watson to third man and edged it to the wicketkeeper. Virat Kohli (61) and Suresh Raina (39), despite their long stay at the crease during which they added 81 runs for the third wicket, never really dominated the bowlers. (PTI)See more of :
Yuvraj SinghYuvraj Singh
The Indian bowlers, except Ravindra Jadeja and seamers Vinay Kumar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar when operating the new ball, struggled to find the right line and length. While batting, only Rohit middled the ball well before he tried to steer Watson to third man and edged it to the wicketkeeper. Virat Kohli (61) and Suresh Raina (39), despite their long stay at the crease during which they added 81 runs for the third wicket, never really dominated the bowlers. (PTI) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/australia-rout-india-to-take-1-0-lead/eventshow/24141060.cms07
It was a mystery, if not a concern, that Yuvraj (2-34) did not complete his full quota of overs. His short outing with the bat, combined with the fact that he opted not to train on the eve of the match, didn't bode well. After the run-fest in Rajkot, it was a return to the traditional limited-overs batting with the Aussies preserving wickets initially and power-hitting towards the end.
It was a mystery, if not a concern, that Yuvraj (2-34) did not complete his full quota of overs. His short outing with the bat, combined with the fact that he opted not to train on the eve of the match, didn't bode well. After the run-fest in Rajkot, it was a return to the traditional limited-overs batting with the Aussies preserving wickets initially and power-hitting towards the end. (PTI)See more of :
Yuvraj SinghYuvraj Singh
It was a mystery, if not a concern, that Yuvraj (2-34) did not complete his full quota of overs. His short outing with the bat, combined with the fact that he opted not to train on the eve of the match, didn't bode well. After the run-fest in Rajkot, it was a return to the traditional limited-overs batting with the Aussies preserving wickets initially and power-hitting towards the end. (PTI) /sports/cricket/one-day-internationals/australia-rout-india-to-take-1-0-lead/eventshow/24141031.cms08
If the first five overs fetched only 13 runs, they made up for that with nearly 50 runs in the last five. After a sluggish start, Finch and Hughes switched gears smoothly to compile their 50 off 9.5 overs. The fall of Hughes and Watson in the space of six balls forced Finch to drop anchor temporarily and he fell trying to accelerate, holding out to Kohli in the straight off Yuvraj. Captain Bailey then stepped in to fill in his shoes with a run-a-minute half-century.
If the first five overs fetched only 13 runs, they made up for that with nearly 50 runs in the last five. After a sluggish start, Finch and Hughes switched gears smoothly to compile their 50 off 9.5 overs. The fall of Hughes and Watson in the space of six balls forced Finch to drop anchor temporarily and he fell trying to accelerate, holding out to Kohli in the straight off Yuvraj. Captain Bailey then stepped in to fill in his shoes with a run-a-minute half-century. (PTI)See more of :
Phil HughesPhil Hughes
If the first five overs fetched only 13 runs, they made up for that with nearly 50 runs in the last five. After a sluggish start, Finch and Hughes switched gears smoothly to compile their 50 off 9.5 overs. The fall of Hughes and Watson in the space of six balls forced Finch to drop anchor temporarily and he fell trying to accelerate, holding out to Kohli in the straight off Yuvraj. Captain Bailey then stepped in to fill in his shoes with a run-a-minute half-century. (PTI) 
