Hello and welcome to our highlight coverage of the 2nd ODI between India and Australia at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Aussie skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to field first. Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul all slammed half-centuries apiece to power India to a big total of 340/6 in 50 overs. After a good start from Rohit and Dhawan, Kohli and Rahul capitalised well and put India in a strong position with a massive 341-run target. In reply, the vistors were bundled out for 304 in 49.1 overs.
India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: As it happened...
21:32 IST: India win by 36 runs! OUT! All over! Australia bundled out for 304 in 49.1 overs. Big win for India! The three-match series is now level 1-1.
21:30 IST: Runs have come thick and fast for Australia ever since they lost their ninth wicket. Kane Richardson has smashed 19 runs in the 49th over bowled by Shami, who looked to wrap things up for the hosts in his final over. Three fours and one massive six came in Shami's final over. We are down to the final over. AUS 304-9 after 49 overs.
21:20 IST: OUT! Starc departs and Australi are 9 down. Yorkers and bouncers have done the job for the hosts as pacers have tjeir tails up in te clsing satges of the match. Siple matc taken by Rahul and Starc takes the long way bac to the pavilion. Starc c Rahul b Navdeep Saini 6(11). India need 1 wicket to win the 2nd ODI in Rajkot!
21:10 IST: It's all falling apart for the Men from Down Under in Rajkot. A late pace-bowling exhibition is on display by the Indian speed merchants. Navdeep Saini joined the part after Shami bagged two in two by getting the better of Agar, who had an evntful outing with the willow. He departs for 25 off 25 as Australia go 8 down in the 47th over. Agar lbw b Navdeep Saini 25(25).
21:01 IST: SHAMI ON A HATRICK! Wow! Two peach of a deliveries by Shami as lightning strikes twice. First Turner was bowled on the very first ball of the 44th over. A devastating yorker rattling Turner's stump was sure a delight to watch! Shami then came up with the same delivery to send Pat Cummins back to the hut on a golden duck! Shami almost bagged his hat-trick but Mitchell Starc survived the ball by stealing a leg-bye. AUS 263-7 after 44 overs.
20:52 IST: India in the driving seat after Kuldeep's twin strikes. A lot of positives for the hosts in Rajkot. Yadav had turned the match by taking two in the 38th over. Requred rate has taken a spike after the fall of Carey and Smith. Australia are in deep trouble, they have reached 241-5 after 41 overs.
20:35 IST: OUT! Kuldeep gets the Big Fish! Smith has been knocked over by the chinaman on 98. Unfortunate for Smith, who went to cut the Googly but ended up chopping it back. Smith is not pleased with his shot selection, Kuldeep is elated and so is skipper Kohli! Smith b Kuldeep Yadav 98(102). Big wicet and India are back in the game and also in the series! AUS 221-5 after 38 overs.
20:25 IST: OUT! Carey is a goner! A soft dismissal so to speak. Carey was keen on finding the gaps but his chipped in strke found Kohli at extra cover. Carey c Kohli b Kuldeep Yadav 18(17). Kuldeep has restored India's hopes with the wicket of Carey. Right handed batsman Ashton Turner is the next man in on crease for tge Aussies. AUS 221-5 after 38 overs.
20:20 IST: Into the nervous 90s goes Smith! Smith has played a gem of an innings so far for the visitors. A bondary was carved out by him in Saini's 7th over. He moves into 97 off 99 balls. AUS 219-3 after 37 overs.
20:10 IST: SIX! Smith takes charge and smashes Jadeja for a maximum. After drinks, wicketkeeper batsman Carey arrived at the crease and had hit the groujd running. He is bating on 17 off 15 balls. Seemingly Carey is set to play a perfect second fiddle to Smith. AUS 212-3 after 36 overs.
20:00 IST: OUT! Labuschagne departs! A game changing moment coutesy Jadeja as India fighback. Rajkot crowd erupts as their homeboy Jadeja comes uup with a vital breakth
India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: As it happened...
21:32 IST: India win by 36 runs! OUT! All over! Australia bundled out for 304 in 49.1 overs. Big win for India! The three-match series is now level 1-1.
21:30 IST: Runs have come thick and fast for Australia ever since they lost their ninth wicket. Kane Richardson has smashed 19 runs in the 49th over bowled by Shami, who looked to wrap things up for the hosts in his final over. Three fours and one massive six came in Shami's final over. We are down to the final over. AUS 304-9 after 49 overs.
21:20 IST: OUT! Starc departs and Australi are 9 down. Yorkers and bouncers have done the job for the hosts as pacers have tjeir tails up in te clsing satges of the match. Siple matc taken by Rahul and Starc takes the long way bac to the pavilion. Starc c Rahul b Navdeep Saini 6(11). India need 1 wicket to win the 2nd ODI in Rajkot!
21:10 IST: It's all falling apart for the Men from Down Under in Rajkot. A late pace-bowling exhibition is on display by the Indian speed merchants. Navdeep Saini joined the part after Shami bagged two in two by getting the better of Agar, who had an evntful outing with the willow. He departs for 25 off 25 as Australia go 8 down in the 47th over. Agar lbw b Navdeep Saini 25(25).
21:01 IST: SHAMI ON A HATRICK! Wow! Two peach of a deliveries by Shami as lightning strikes twice. First Turner was bowled on the very first ball of the 44th over. A devastating yorker rattling Turner's stump was sure a delight to watch! Shami then came up with the same delivery to send Pat Cummins back to the hut on a golden duck! Shami almost bagged his hat-trick but Mitchell Starc survived the ball by stealing a leg-bye. AUS 263-7 after 44 overs.
20:52 IST: India in the driving seat after Kuldeep's twin strikes. A lot of positives for the hosts in Rajkot. Yadav had turned the match by taking two in the 38th over. Requred rate has taken a spike after the fall of Carey and Smith. Australia are in deep trouble, they have reached 241-5 after 41 overs.
20:35 IST: OUT! Kuldeep gets the Big Fish! Smith has been knocked over by the chinaman on 98. Unfortunate for Smith, who went to cut the Googly but ended up chopping it back. Smith is not pleased with his shot selection, Kuldeep is elated and so is skipper Kohli! Smith b Kuldeep Yadav 98(102). Big wicet and India are back in the game and also in the series! AUS 221-5 after 38 overs.
20:25 IST: OUT! Carey is a goner! A soft dismissal so to speak. Carey was keen on finding the gaps but his chipped in strke found Kohli at extra cover. Carey c Kohli b Kuldeep Yadav 18(17). Kuldeep has restored India's hopes with the wicket of Carey. Right handed batsman Ashton Turner is the next man in on crease for tge Aussies. AUS 221-5 after 38 overs.
20:20 IST: Into the nervous 90s goes Smith! Smith has played a gem of an innings so far for the visitors. A bondary was carved out by him in Saini's 7th over. He moves into 97 off 99 balls. AUS 219-3 after 37 overs.
20:10 IST: SIX! Smith takes charge and smashes Jadeja for a maximum. After drinks, wicketkeeper batsman Carey arrived at the crease and had hit the groujd running. He is bating on 17 off 15 balls. Seemingly Carey is set to play a perfect second fiddle to Smith. AUS 212-3 after 36 overs.
20:00 IST: OUT! Labuschagne departs! A game changing moment coutesy Jadeja as India fighback. Rajkot crowd erupts as their homeboy Jadeja comes uup with a vital breakth
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