IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Result - Kohli's century helps India win by 5 wickets

In a high scoring thriller India comfortably beat Australia by 5 wickets with 7 balls remaining to take unbeatable lead in the 2 match series on Wednesday, 20th October, 2010 at Vizag. Aus made 289/3 in 50 overs and then Ind made 292/5 in 48.5 overs.

India won the 1st toss and bowl first got the Australias openers early by Nehra and they were struggling on 16/2 after 8 overs but then Clarke and Hussey (69) put 144 runs in 28 overs. Clarke then hit a brilliant century with 111 not out but real difference made by Cameron White hit 89 runs off just 49 balls wth 6 fours and 6 sixes as they made 84 runs in last 5 overs and set a competitive total of 289/3.

India also lost openers early 35 runs and the Yuvraj (58) and Kohli put 132 runs partnership in 25 overs. Virat Kohli batting with cramp hit his highest ODI score with 118 runs 0ff 121 balls and then Raina played a brilliant quick inning of 71 runs off just 47 balls with 9 fours and a six to avoid any late drama.

Match Summary:

Australia - 289/3 in 50 overs (Clarke 111*, Hussey 69, White 89*, Nehra 2-57)

India - 292/5 all out in 48.5 overs (Kohli 118, Yuvraj 58, Raina 71*, McKay 3-54)

Toss - India, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Virat Kohli (India)

Result - India won by 5 wicket (with 7 balls remaining)

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

India vs Australia 2nd One Day Live Score at Vizag - IND v AUS Second ODI Live Commentary

Second one day international between India and Australia will be played on Wednesday, 20th October, 2010 at Vishakhapatnam starting from afternoon 9:00 GMT, 14:30 IST.

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IND v AUS 2nd ODI Preview at Vizag - India vs Australia Squad for Second One Day

After the washed-out 1st one day at Kochi, already short series is further reduced to 2 match series as the 2nd one day between India and Australia will be played on Wednesday, 20th October, 2010 at Andhra Cricket Association-Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association ia a day-night game and timing will be 9:00 GMT, 14:30 IST.

This series is a good chance for youngster to show their talent in the absence of seniors. Shikhar Dhawan and M Vijay will open the inning but the main test will be fast bowlers between Praveen Kumar, Munaf Patel and Ashish Nehra.

Australians will definitely miss in form Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson as Michael Clarke is totally out of form made only 35 runs in 4 test innings and will much depend on Shaun Marsh, David Warner and Cameron White.

Indian Playing 11 for 2nd ODI at Vizag:

M Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Saurabh Tiwary, MS Dhoni (Capt/wk), R Ashwin, Praveen Kumar, Ashish Nehra, Vinay Kumar

Australian Playing 11 for 2nd ODI at Vizag:

Shaun Marsh, Michael Clarke (Cap), Cameron White, Michael Hussey, James Hopes, Tim Paine (wk), Clint McKay, Nathan Hauritz, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, John Hastings

India vs Australia 1st One Day Live Score at Kochi - IND v AUS 1st ODI Live Commentary

First one day international between India and Australia will be played on Sunday, 17th October, 2010 at Kochi starting from morning 3:30 GMT, 9:00 IST.

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IND v AUS 1st ODI Preview at Kochi - India vs Australia Squad for First One Day

After thrilling test series bitter rivals India and Australia will meet in the 1st ODI of three match series on Sunday, 17th October, 2010 at Nehru Stadium, Kochi in a day game and timing will be 3:30 GMT, 9:00 IST.

India will be without their regular openers Sehwag, Tendulkar and Gambhir as Shikhar Dhawan and M Vijay will open the inning and much will depend on them for a good start as both players doing well in IPL as openers. Saubrabh Tiwary may got a chance in place of Rohit Sharma while Dhoni, Raina, Yuvraj and Kohli should do well. Bowling is looking good with the return of Praveen Kumar, Asish Nehra and R Aswin.

Australia also without Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson but the return of ODI specialist Warner, Marsh and Cameron White will boost their chances to register their first win. Michale Hussey nad James Hopes must support in the middle as they have a chance as their bowling is looking weak.

Indian Playing 11 for 1st ODI at Kochi:

M Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma/Saurabh Tiwary, MS Dhoni (Capt/wk), R Ashwin, Praveen Kumar, Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel

Australian Playing 11 for 1st ODI at Kochi:

David Warner, Shaun Marsh, Michael Clarke (Cap), Cameron White, Michael Hussey, James Hopes, Tim Paine (wk), Clint McKay, Nathan Hauritz/Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Doug Bollinger