Friday January 15, 2016 |
Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane |
Time : 13:20 local (03:20 GMT | 08:50 IST) |
Friday Jan 15, 2016
2nd One day international match between Australia and India of 5 ODI match series has been played as Brisbane Cricket Ground today. India with RG sharma's another 100 tone managed to put 300 plus tragget for Australia after winning Toss at Brisbane. Australia in reply with top orders splendid batting chased the given target 308 runs in 49 overs and won 2nd consecutive one day international against India in 5 match ODI series and led the series 2-0. RG Sharma declared man of the match for his 124 runs inning.
Earlier, India won the toss and once again decided to bat first on batting pitch. India lost S Dhawan ealry but, RG Sharma and Virat Kohli played well and kept wicket in hand upt0 24th over Kohli got unfortunately run out scoring 59 runs. AM Rahane joined with Rohit Sharma and both played good cricket in middle overs. RG Sharma once again played 100 knock and contributed well 124 runs before lost his wicket. AM Rahane also made very well 89 runs. At the end of 50 overs India once again put 300 plus runs for Australia and gave 309 runs teaget to achieved in 50 overs.
Following huge target of 309 runs, Australia got superb start with AJ Finch and SE Marsh. Both made 71 runs each before left the field. Skipper SPD Smith also played good inning of 46 before got out. Middle orders batsmen GJ Bailey and GJ Maxwell did the rest and present Australia once again well desearve win in 49 overs. Pervious match century man GJ Bailey played superb cricket in this match too and made unbeaten 76 runs. Australia led 5 match ODI series 2-0.
RG Sharma declared manof the match for his splendid batting performances with 124 runs.
Man of the match : RG Sharma (Ind) |
Series - Australia led the 5-match series 2-0 |
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