I thought I would make a discussion thread Since I havent seen one as of yet.
The first match, Ended in No Result after rain affected play.
Clarke top scored with 130 as Australia made 307.
The 2nd One Dayer Sees India, electing to bowl first Australia are 66-3.
Australia go 1 up in the series by by defeating India by 84 runs.
Australia managed 306, Haddin made 87 n.o and Symonds made 87. India made 222 with Dhoni scoring 58.
A full match Report can be found here Cricinfo - 2nd ODI: India v Australia at Kochi, Oct 2, 2007
it was easy win for australia .... india just could cope with the pressure it was tough task to chase 306 on that pitch ..it was great all round performance showed why they are odi champs
Third ODI, Ponting won the toss and elected to bat and made 290. Symonds again with a stellar innings of 89. If India can get off to a good start and the little master can get into the runs, I wouldnt put this one past India.
India fought back well with Yuvraj making 122, but fell short by 47 runs of Australia's 290. Australia now go up 2-0 in the series with 4 matches to play. Its going to be tough for India to win the series from here.
Full match report can be found here: Cricinfo - 3rd ODI: India v Australia at Hyderabad (Decc), Oct 5, 2007
easy victory for australia apart from yuvaraj indian batting order failed badly australia go 2-0 now it will be almost impossible for india to win the series
Superb innings from Yuvi, but unfortunately cricket is a team game and India need to realise that. The bowling wasn't good at all tbh, with only Bhaji really giving me something to smile about. What I'm not liking at all is the miserable bowling at the depth. There's got to be more variation from the bowlers in the form of yorkers, slower deliveries etc.
Kudos to Australia for dominating the match through and through. Pity about Haddin getting dropped though, after two brilliant innings. I said Australia would be tough to beat in 50 over cricket and well, I was right. India aren't going to win from here unless they really play their best cricket.
I also don't understand the inclusion of Murali Kartik. Powar had to be dropped, but personally I felt Pragyan Ojha, who's impressed largely in domestic matches and is young should have got the nod. But, Kartik's done fairly well in England, and as the selectors said they've chosen him because of experience and as we're facing the best team in the world, it could be the right choice.
Australia now clich the series with a 4-1 lead after taking out the 6th ODI lead by a hungry Symonds. imo this series has had it all exciting finishes, entertaining batting (Symonds, Hayden, Singh) and a lot of fire between the two teams (sreethanth) .
Australia vs India - Future Cup ODI Series
Australia vs India - Future Cup ODI Series
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