Do you believe that Sachin haven't scored an ODI century in Australia? The first century in Australia and that has helped India to take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match final--the last of the triangular tournament in Australia.
After winning the toss and rightly electing to bat first, Australian's top order was rattled by Praveen Kumar, the surprise move by Dhoni. Gilchrist and Ponting tried to pull Praveen, but Gilly ended scooping the ball to mid-on and Yuvaraj took it easily. Ponting dragged the ball to the stumps. Michael Clarke was given a rough caught behind decision in Ishanth Sharma's bowling. When Aussies were struggling at 24 for 3 in 5.5 overs, Hayden continued his good form against Indians and scored a good half-century. Symonds provided a good company and both of them were cruising along well. The 100-run partnership came in 104 balls off which Symonds scored 31. Harbhajan got his man once-again through a flighted delivery. Though Symonds was successful in hitting Harbhajan for couple of fours, he hit straight to the fielder's hand in long on. Hussey and Hayden tried to continue from where Symonds left, but the sweep by Hayden in the air to deep mid-wicket was brilliantly caught by Piyush Chawla leaving Australian score to struggle at 135 for 5 in 27.3 overs.
Hussey's 45 really helped Australia to put a decent score and go beyond 200-run mark. The 5 run per over when Hayden was dismissed was brought under control by Indians. At the end of the 47th over, the score was 212 for 7 with Hopes and Hussey back in the pavilion. The quick 17 by Lee in 10 balls took the score to 239 for 8. India gave 27 runs in the last three overs, which was crucial while chasing.
The moderate score of 240 was thought to be difficult because in the previous occasion against Australia, Indians failed to chase 204. So, Australia had possibilities of winning the game and the Indian innings started with a good 50-run first wicket partnership of this series. Uthappa and Sachin brought the 50 in the 11th over. Uthappa was dismissed when he played a beautiful pull of Hopes was thought to be a good four, but Hussey at deep mid-wicket proved otherwise by taking a very good catch. Gambhir was run out for 3 when he responded late to Sachin's call for 2nd run. It was an easy run but he was watching the ball and fielder by the time Sachin was almost in half-of-the pitch.
Yuvaraj started the innings well, but didn't last long. He was bowled by Hogg. The younger Rohit joined Tendulkar at 87 for 3 and they both played well pulling, sweeping, driving the best bowling attack.
Tendulkar suffered cramp, which prevented him from playing few strokes. Lee apologized to Tendulkar when he sent a beamer, which slipped from his hand. The two top-cuts by Sachin was an example why he is stamped as best batsman in the world. Rohit on the other hand was giving good company to Sachin. He played sensibly listening to Sachin's advise and picking one and two. His drive and pulle of the fast bowlers were treat to watch. He started his scoring with a beautiful drives of Bracken which should have given him the world of confidence to build a long innings.
They both added 123 runs for the 4th wicket in 128 balls. Rohit was bowled by Hopes through a straight delivery which knocked his off stump. With 30 to win in 51 balls, Dhoni joined Tendulkar. They both finished the game in 4.2 overs. Dhoni was not out on 15 in 12 balls with 3 fours and Sachin was not out on 117 off 120 balls with 10 fours.
This is the first win in Sydney in the 12 encounters against Australia. This is Sachin's first hundred against Australia in 39 matches.
Final Score:
Australia 239 for 8 in 50 overs (Hayden 82, Symonds 31, Hussey 45, Praveen Kumar 2 for 49, Harbhajan 2 for 38) lost to India 242 for 4 in 45.5 overs (Tendulkar 117 Not Out, Rohit Sharma 66, Hopes 2 for 42)
Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)
After winning the toss and rightly electing to bat first, Australian's top order was rattled by Praveen Kumar, the surprise move by Dhoni. Gilchrist and Ponting tried to pull Praveen, but Gilly ended scooping the ball to mid-on and Yuvaraj took it easily. Ponting dragged the ball to the stumps. Michael Clarke was given a rough caught behind decision in Ishanth Sharma's bowling. When Aussies were struggling at 24 for 3 in 5.5 overs, Hayden continued his good form against Indians and scored a good half-century. Symonds provided a good company and both of them were cruising along well. The 100-run partnership came in 104 balls off which Symonds scored 31. Harbhajan got his man once-again through a flighted delivery. Though Symonds was successful in hitting Harbhajan for couple of fours, he hit straight to the fielder's hand in long on. Hussey and Hayden tried to continue from where Symonds left, but the sweep by Hayden in the air to deep mid-wicket was brilliantly caught by Piyush Chawla leaving Australian score to struggle at 135 for 5 in 27.3 overs.
Hussey's 45 really helped Australia to put a decent score and go beyond 200-run mark. The 5 run per over when Hayden was dismissed was brought under control by Indians. At the end of the 47th over, the score was 212 for 7 with Hopes and Hussey back in the pavilion. The quick 17 by Lee in 10 balls took the score to 239 for 8. India gave 27 runs in the last three overs, which was crucial while chasing.
The moderate score of 240 was thought to be difficult because in the previous occasion against Australia, Indians failed to chase 204. So, Australia had possibilities of winning the game and the Indian innings started with a good 50-run first wicket partnership of this series. Uthappa and Sachin brought the 50 in the 11th over. Uthappa was dismissed when he played a beautiful pull of Hopes was thought to be a good four, but Hussey at deep mid-wicket proved otherwise by taking a very good catch. Gambhir was run out for 3 when he responded late to Sachin's call for 2nd run. It was an easy run but he was watching the ball and fielder by the time Sachin was almost in half-of-the pitch.
Yuvaraj started the innings well, but didn't last long. He was bowled by Hogg. The younger Rohit joined Tendulkar at 87 for 3 and they both played well pulling, sweeping, driving the best bowling attack.
Tendulkar suffered cramp, which prevented him from playing few strokes. Lee apologized to Tendulkar when he sent a beamer, which slipped from his hand. The two top-cuts by Sachin was an example why he is stamped as best batsman in the world. Rohit on the other hand was giving good company to Sachin. He played sensibly listening to Sachin's advise and picking one and two. His drive and pulle of the fast bowlers were treat to watch. He started his scoring with a beautiful drives of Bracken which should have given him the world of confidence to build a long innings.
They both added 123 runs for the 4th wicket in 128 balls. Rohit was bowled by Hopes through a straight delivery which knocked his off stump. With 30 to win in 51 balls, Dhoni joined Tendulkar. They both finished the game in 4.2 overs. Dhoni was not out on 15 in 12 balls with 3 fours and Sachin was not out on 117 off 120 balls with 10 fours.
This is the first win in Sydney in the 12 encounters against Australia. This is Sachin's first hundred against Australia in 39 matches.
Final Score:
Australia 239 for 8 in 50 overs (Hayden 82, Symonds 31, Hussey 45, Praveen Kumar 2 for 49, Harbhajan 2 for 38) lost to India 242 for 4 in 45.5 overs (Tendulkar 117 Not Out, Rohit Sharma 66, Hopes 2 for 42)
Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)
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