Indian Crush Australia In Nagpur

Aaron Kumar by Scribe Written on October 28, 2009
VADODARA, INDIA - OCTOBER 25:  Ishant Sharma of India celebrates with Virender Sehwag after taking the wicket of Tim Paine of Australia during the first One Day International match between India and Australia at Reliance Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Vadodara, India.  (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

India turned in a dominant display to crush Australia by 99 runs and level the seven match series at 1-1. Australia had wont he toss and elected to field 1st but the home team responded in fine style as they posted 354-7 from their 50 overs. It was India's highest total in One Day cricket India's captain MS Dhoni top scored for the home team with a brilliant innings of 124 from just 107 balls, it was the highest ODI score by an Indian captain against Australia. Michael Hussey did make 53 in Australia's reply but the tourists were never in the chase and they were bowled out for 255 is India emerged victorious by 99 runs. India's victory means that the series is now level at 1-1, the 3rd match will be on Saturday in Delhi. Australia have been playing some excellent One Day Cricket in recent times, they beat England 6-1 in England and then retained their Champions Trophy title in South Africa earlier this month. India will be hoping that they can upset the Betting Odds and win the series.

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