As it happens.

277/1,72 needed run a ball, Two batsman playing in full flow at 100+, Dhoni, Rahane, Jadaeja Still to come and still you end at 323 all out in an ODI cricket match. This is only possible when you are up against world no. 1 team Australia. More India loose that match than Aussies won it. It was one of those matches where India saw defoliation as they lost their last 9 wickets for mere 46 runs.

It all started at Canberra with kangaroos winning the toss and deciding to bat first. Aussies openers were right on money by adding 187 in less than 30 overs for the first wicket. Aaron finch (107)was the top scorer for Aussies  Rest of the work was by completed by quick fire innings of Smith and Maxwell which took Australians to a total of 348 in 50 overs. Ishant Sharma was the most successful and expensive bowlers with figures of 77/4.

Chasing a mammoth total of 349 against world number one team at their home, India started very well by notching up 80 runs in first powerplay with a loss of very aggressive looking in-form Rohit Shrama. India’s no. 2&3, Dhawan and Kohli respectively, then took the charge against World Champion and played strokes all around the ground. It seemed like a cake walk for India at a time and  they would win the match with some balls to spare but Australian bowlers had second thought in their mind. With some exception bowling effort they made Kangaroos had the last laugh. They continued their winning streak of 18 matches at home and took lead of 4-0 in the series by beating world no. 2 team by 23 runs.

Aussie seamer Kane Richardson was the hero of the match and deservedly given MOM for his outstanding 5 wicket haul. Now the last thing Indian cricket fans would be wanting to not to be white washed on saturday at Sydney.