Ind v Aus 5th ODI Result - Tendulkar's 45th century in Vain as India lost by 3 runs

Tendulkar's 45th ODi century took India very close to a remarkable victory but it was so near so far as India lost the 5th ODI by 3 runs against Australia on Thursday, 5th November, 2009 at Hyderabad.

Australia made 350/4 in 50 overs thanks to Shaun Marsh century and India needed just 19 runs in last 18 balls with4 wicketsin hand and Sachin and Jadeja was batting when Tendulkar got out and team collapsed once again. Tendulkar made 175 runs of just 141 balls with 19 fours and 4 sixes.

Match Summary:

Australia - 350/4 50 overs (Marsh 112, Watson 93, White 57)

India - 347/ all out in 49.4 overs (Tendulkar 175, Raina 59, Watson 3-47, McKay 3-59)

Toss - Australia, who chose to bat

Man of the Match - Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Result - Australia Won by 3 runs

Series - Australia led the 7 match series by 3-2