India vs Australia 2nd ODI, Virat Kolhi Score Victory for India
Kohli, Raina helps India win by five wickets; Yuvraj finds form
Visakhapatnam, October 20, 2010: Virat Kohli scored a fluent century and Suresh Raina blasted a quickfire 71 to lead India to a convincing five-wicket victory against Australia in the second ODI at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy stadium, in Visakhapatnam yesterday.
India cruised to 292 for five in 48.5 overs in reply to Australia’s 289 for three to win with seven deliveries to spare and maintain their unbeaten record at this venue. They lead the three-match series 1-0 after the first match in Kochi was washed out. Kohli, who was batting with a runner after suffering from cramps, excelled in tough conditions as he made 118 from 121 balls before he was caught at long-on off debutant John Hastings. Raina provided the late surge as he smashed his way to 71 from 47 balls, having slammed nine fours and a six.
Yuvraj Singh looked good for a big knock before he was deceived by the slower delivery from McKay to be bowled after a brisk 58, inclusive of five boundaries in 87 balls. The left-hander brought India back after a couple of early wickets with a 137-run partnership in 152 balls for the third wicket with Kohli. It was a similar scenario in the Australian innings too. Michael Clarke led from the front with a steady century, and Cameron White exploded in the closing overs, as they posted a competitive 289 for three in their 50 overs.
Clarke struggled at the start of his innings but steadily grew in confidence to remain unbeaten after a fine innings of 111 from 138 balls, inclusive of seven fours and a six. But it was White who single-handedly changed the course of Australia’s innings, smashing 89 from a mere 49 balls, inclusive of six sixes and as many fours.
Michael Hussey also played a big role in bringing Australia back into the game, scoring 69 from 77 balls, having hit seven fours, before he was trapped leg before wicket by R Ashwin.
India vs Australia 2nd ODI Final Score: Australia: 289 for 3 (Michael Clarke 111, Cameron White 89; Ashish Nehra 2/57) lost to India 292 for 5 in 48.5 overs (Virat Kohli 118, Suresh Raina 71 n.o.; Clint McKay 3/54) by five wickets.
Kohli, Raina helps India win by five wickets; Yuvraj finds formVisakhapatnam, October 20, 2010: Virat Kohli scored a fluent century and Suresh Raina blasted a quickfire 71 to lead India to a convincing five-wicket victory against Australia in the second ODI at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy stadium, in Visakhapatnam yesterday.
India cruised to 292 for five in 48.5 overs in reply to Australia’s 289 for three to win with seven deliveries to spare and maintain their unbeaten record at this venue. They lead the three-match series 1-0 after the first match in Kochi was washed out. Kohli, who was batting with a runner after suffering from cramps, excelled in tough conditions as he made 118 from 121 balls before he was caught at long-on off debutant John Hastings. Raina provided the late surge as he smashed his way to 71 from 47 balls, having slammed nine fours and a six.
Yuvraj Singh looked good for a big knock before he was deceived by the slower delivery from McKay to be bowled after a brisk 58, inclusive of five boundaries in 87 balls. The left-hander brought India back after a couple of early wickets with a 137-run partnership in 152 balls for the third wicket with Kohli. It was a similar scenario in the Australian innings too. Michael Clarke led from the front with a steady century, and Cameron White exploded in the closing overs, as they posted a competitive 289 for three in their 50 overs.
Clarke struggled at the start of his innings but steadily grew in confidence to remain unbeaten after a fine innings of 111 from 138 balls, inclusive of seven fours and a six. But it was White who single-handedly changed the course of Australia’s innings, smashing 89 from a mere 49 balls, inclusive of six sixes and as many fours.
Michael Hussey also played a big role in bringing Australia back into the game, scoring 69 from 77 balls, having hit seven fours, before he was trapped leg before wicket by R Ashwin.
India vs Australia 2nd ODI Final Score: Australia: 289 for 3 (Michael Clarke 111, Cameron White 89; Ashish Nehra 2/57) lost to India 292 for 5 in 48.5 overs (Virat Kohli 118, Suresh Raina 71 n.o.; Clint McKay 3/54) by five wickets.
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