Sydney: Australia crushed India by 87 runs in the 10th CB Series ODI to qualify for the tri-series final at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
India’s top-order failed yet again as they were bowled out for 165 in the 40th over chasing Australia’s 252-9. It was India’s third straight defeat in the competition.
India’s top-order failed yet again as they were bowled out for 165 in the 40th over chasing Australia’s 252-9. It was India’s third straight defeat in the competition.
Australia kept chipping away with the wickets and never really allowed India to settle in the chase. Watson bowled beautifully and got great support from Lee and Doherty. India's run is almost over with a game to play against Sri Lanka. Yes, mathematically they still have a chance but for that to happen, they need a real big win.
MS Dhoni: "Defintely not a good night. We got off to a decent start but it was difficult in the middle overs. Pathan got injured but Sehwag bowled well. 250 was good and we were happy at the end of first innings. In batting, we left too much for number 7, 8 and 9. Rankings doesn't matter and one has to do well on the field. We have to bat well to do well. Overall, we should have done better. I'm not good at mathematics but good at cricket. The scorers will do their job as let us know before the start of the game against Sri Lanka on our mathematical chance of qualifying."
Shane Watson: "It was a very nice start. It all worked out very well. A good team performance in the end. We tried to create impact towards the end but wickets fell at inappropriate time while batting. I felt David Hussey was looking to protect himself (on that run out controversy) and I have full faith in Simon Taufel and Billy Bowden. In the end, whatever decision they made was good. I'm excited after my first win as captain and would like to continue, but want to see Clarke back as well." Laughs and signs off.
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