IND vs AUS 2nd Test Result - India won by 7 wickets, won series by 2-0 - Sachin MOM & MOS

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Result - India won by 7 wickets, won series by 2-0

India comfortably beat Australia in the 2nd test by 7 wickets on the 5th and final day with much ease against thrilling 1st test and proved they are the no.1 team on Wednesday, 13th October, 2010 at Bangalore. India won the 2 match series by 2-0.

India finished the Australian inning in the morning to 223 runs and set a target of 207 runs in more than 75 overs. India then lost Sehwag early but debutant Pujara who promoted up in the order played brilliantly under pressure with 72 runs off just 89 balls and took the match away from Australians. M Vijay also contributed 37 runs and then veterans Tendulkar 53* and Dravid 21* takes the team to victory.

Ricky Ponting's bad luck continues to win a test in India as captain and lost 4 matches in a row. But 2 match series was very competitive with high level performance from both sides with result on last day.

Sachin Tendulkar got Man of the Match for his 214 runs in 1st inning and unbeaten 53 runs in the 2nd inning. He also won Man of the Series award for his 403 runs at an average of 134.43 in 2 matches.

Match Summary:

Australia 1st Innings - 478 all out in 141 overs (Watson 57, Ponting 77, North 128, Harbhajan 4-148)

India 1st Innings - 495 all out in 144.5 overs (Vijay 139, Tendulkar 214, Johnson 3-105)

Australia 2nd Innings - 223 all out in 75.2 overs (Ponting 72, Zaheer 3-41, Ojha 3-57)

India 2nd Innings - 207/3 in 45 overs (Pujara 72, Tendulkar 53*)

Toss - Australia, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Man of the Seies- Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Result - India won by 7 wicket

Series - India won the 2-match series 2-0

India vs Australia Second Test 5th & Final Day Live Score - IND needs 207 runs to win 2nd Test

Second and final test match of the 2 match series between host India and Australia will be started from Saturday, 9th October, 2010 at M Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengalure, starting from 4:00 GMT, 9:30 IST.

Watch and enjoy the live score with a ball by ball commentary of the 2nd test match between India and Australia.

India vs Australia 2nd Test 5th & Final Day Live Score with ball by ball Commentary:

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Preview at Bangalore - India vs Australia Teams for Second Test

After a thrilling nail-biting 1st test between bitter rivals India and Australia, teams are ready for the second and final test match starting from Saturday, 9th October to Wednesday, 13th Oct, 2010 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengalure and timing will be 4:00 GMT, 9:30 IST. India leading the 2 match series by 1-0.

India will be high on confidence after moral boosting win and they already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy even they lost and they will be happy for even a draw but a 2-0 win will improve their points. Gautam Gambhir and 1st test hero Ishant Sharma out due to injury, and likely replace by M Vijay and Sreesanth respectively. Tamil Nadu opener Abhinav Mukund and Saurashtra quick bowler Jaidev Unadkat picked as backup.

Australia already lost Border-Gavaskar Trophy will try to level the series as Ricky Ponting finding his 1st win in India. Watson is in good form but Katich didn't contributed as expected while North failed in both innings. Doug Bollinger didn't bowl on the final session and his inclusion is doubtful.

Indian Playing 11 for 2nd Test at Bangalore:

Virender Sehwag, M Vijay/Abhinav Mukund, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (C & wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Jaidev Unadkat/Sreesanth, Pragyan Ojha/Amit Mishra.

Australian Playing 11 for 2nd Test at Bangalore

Shane Watson, Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (C), Michael Clarke, Marcus North, Michael Hussey, Tim Paine (wk), Ben Hilfenhaus, Mitchell Johnson, Doug Bollinger/James Pattinson, Nathan Hauritz

Ind vs Aus 1st Test 5th Day Video Highlight - Laxman & Ishant Batting on Day 5 Video

Watch and enjoy the video highlights of day 5 of the 1st test which India won by just 1 wicket in a thrilling match thanks to Laxman and Ishant put 81 runs for the 9th wicket.

India vs Australia First Test 5th Day Video Highlight:

India vs Australia 1st Test Match Photos, Images - Zaheer Khan Man of the Match

VVS Lalxman become demises as he again comes between win and australia as India won the 1st test by 1 wicket in a nail-biting finish and retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in dramatic fashion in Mohali. Ricky Ponting has to wait more to register his first win as captain. Zaheer Khan is Man of the Match for his 8 wickets in the match.

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IND v AUS 1st Test Result - Laxman and Ishant stars in India's 1 wicket win in a thriller

Two injured players VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma put a 81 runs 9th wicket partnership and India clinched an unbelievable victory over Australia by 1 wicket on the 5th and final day of the 1st test on Tuesday, 5th October, 2010 at Mohali. India now leading the 2 match series by 1-0.

India started the 5th day with 161 more runs with 6 wickets in hand but soon thei most trusted batsman Tendulkar out on 38 runs followed by Dhoni, zaheer and Harbhajan and India were struggling on 124/8. But Laxman once again proved the line between win and loss for Australia played brilliantly with injury with another injured bowler Ishant and took the score to 205 runs. Then last man Ojha played crucial inning and helps India with a thrilling historic 1 wicket win.

Zaheer Khan got Man of the Match for his 5 wickets in the 1st inning and 3 wickets in 2nd inning.

Match Summary:

Australia 1st Innings - 428 all out in 151.4 overs (Watson 126, Paine 92, Zaheer 5-94)

India 1st Innings - 405 all out in 108.1 overs (Tendulkar 98, Raina 86, Dravid 77, Johnson 5-64)

Australia 2nd Innings - 192 all out in 60.5 overs (Watson 56, shant 3-34, Zaheer 3-43)

India 2nd Innings - 216/9 in 58.4 overs (Laxman 73*, Ishant 31, Hilfenhaus 4-57)

Toss - Australia, who chose to bat first.

Man of the Match - Zaheer Khan (India)

Result - India won by 1 wicket

Series - India led the 2-match series 1-0

India vs Australia 1st Test 5th Day Live Score at Mohali - IND v AUS 1st Test Live Commentary

First test match between of the 2 match series between rivals India and Australia will be started from Friday, 1st October, 2010 at Mohali, Chandigarh starting from 4:00 GMT, 9:30 IST.

Watch and enjoy the live score with a ball by ball commentary of the 1st test match between India and Australia.

India vs Australia 1st Test 5th Day Live Score with ball by ball Commentary:

India bowled out on 405, trail by 23 runs - Ind vs Aus 3rd Day Photos

India lost 6 wickets in just 51 runs when they were well placed at 154/4 and looking good in a position to take good lead in the first inning when Tendulkar and Raina put 124 runs for the 5th wicket before Sachin missed another century and out on 98 runs and then India lost their last 5 wickets on 23 runs as Mitchel Johnson got 5 wickets for 64 runs. Suresh Raina hit 86 runs while Dravid contributed 77 runs.

1st test match is well poised and can go either way depend on the 2nd inning performance so join here tomorrow for the 4th day coverage.

Ind vs Aus 1st Test 3rd Day Photos:

India on Top after Watson's Century, Aus 224/5 on Day 1 - Ind vs Aus 1st Test 2nd Day Live Score

India dropped Shane Watson on zero and then 27 and helped him to reach century after removing Katich early but restricted Australia only on 224/5 and ended the day on top at the stump of day 1 in the first test at Mohali.

Australia were well placed on 154/1 after 40 overs but managed only 70 runs in the next 50 overs due to tight bowling by spinners Harbhajan and Ojha. Zaheer Khan was pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets including 2 wickets in 2 overs in the end.

Shane Watson played 279 balls in his century of 101* and played a major role in dropping the run rate. India has a good chance now to wrap up the inning early and then score decent runs.


So join here tomorrow for the live score of the 2nd day of 1st test match.

IND vs Aus 1st Test Preview - India vs Australia Teams 1st Test at Mohali

So the countdown begins for the test series between top two test team as 1st test between host India and Australia will be played from Friday, 1st October to Tuesday, 5th October, 2010 at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh and the timing wil be 4:00 GMT, 9:30 IST.

India holding the top ranking with 127 points and even if the lost the series they will be at no.1 but this is a good chance to extend their ranking. Gautam Gambhir is back at top and if he and Sehwag able to give good start and then Tendulkar, Dravid and Laxman have to extend. Raina probably retain his place in the team after good show in CLT20. India's success will highly be depend on their bowler's Zaheer, Ishant and Harbhajan.

Australia will try to regain their lost pride as they had lost the series last year. Shane watson and Simon Katisch is in good touch at top of the order. Doug Bollinger and Michael Hussey will be high after done well in the just ended 2010 CLT20.

Indian Playing 11 for 1st Test at Mohali:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (C & wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma/Sreesanth, Pragyan Ojha/Amit Mishra.

Australian Playing 11 for 1st Test at Mohali:

Shane Watson, Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (C), Michael Clarke, Marcus North, Michael Hussey, Tim Paine (wk), Ben Hilfenhaus, Mitchell Johnson, Doug Bollinger, Nathan Hauritz

Indian Team, Squad for Test Series gainst Australia - Zaheer, Gambhir, Pujara in, Yuvraj out

Indian selectors announced the 15-member team for upcoming 2 match test series against Australia starting from 1st October, 2010. Yuvraj Singh has been dropped, replaced by Saurashtra batsman, Cheteshwar Pujara who has been scoring heavily in domestic and first-class cricket.

Gautam Gambhir, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh and Sreeshant all missed last series against Sri Lanka due to injury come backs in the team. Karnataka seamer Abhimanyu Mithun, who impressed the team management in Sri Lanka also dropped while Ishant, Pragyan Ojha and Amit Mishra retained their place.

Find the 15-member Indian test squad for the 2 match series against Australia.

India Test Squad/Team:

MS Dhoni (Captain & wk)
Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
Suresh Raina
Cheteshwar Pujara
M Vijay
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Pragyan Ojha
Sreesanth
Amit Mishra

Australia Test Squad Team for Series against India - Hughes, Hauritzd in

Australian selectors announced 15-member for their 2 match test series against host India in October, 2010 under the captaincy of Ricky Ponting. Opener Phillip Hughes and offspinner Nathan Hauritz are back in team after injury. 19 year old fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has also included in the team for the first time along with Peter George.

Tim Paine will be the wicket keeper as regular keeper Haddin is stiil not available due to injury. Douge Bollinger is also back in team after injury and doing well in ongoing CLT20 in South Africa.

Josh Hazlewood is now injured due to back stress fracture and replace by Mitchell Starc and James Pattinson.

Find the 15-member Australia test squad for the 2 match series against India.

Australia Test Squad/Team:

Ricky Ponting (Captain)
Michael Clarke (vice-capt)
Shane Watson
Simon Katich
Marcus North
Tim Paine (wk)
Phillip Hughes
Michael Hussey
Ben Hilfenhaus
Mitchell Johnson
Doug Bollinger
Peter George
Steven Smith
Nathan Hauritz
Josh Hazlewood

2010 Australia Tour of India Schedule - IND vs AUS Series Fixture, Time Table

Australia will tour India for a full tour of 2 match test series and 3 ODI's starting from 1st October to 24th October, 2010. Australia will begin their tour with a 3 day practice match from 25th September, 2010.

Find the complete schedule of 2010 Australia tour of India.

India vs Australia Test Series Schedule:

1st Test Match:
Friday, 1st October to Tuesday, 5th October, 2010
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh
Timing: 4:00 GMT, 9:30 IST

2nd Test Match:
Saturday, 9th October to Wednesday, 13th October, 2010
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
Timing: 4:00 GMT, 9:30 IST


India vs Australia ODI Series Schedule:

1st ODI:
Sunday, 17th October, 2010
Venue: Nehru Stadium, Kochi
Timing: 3:30 GMT, 9:00 IST

2nd ODI: Day/Night
Wednesday, 20th October, 2010
Venue: Andhra Cricket Association-Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association
Timing: 9:00 GMT, 14:30 IST

3rd ODI:
Sunday, 24th October, 2010
Venue: Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao
Timing: 3:30 GMT, 9:00 IST