India Wins ODI Series Against Australia, Ashwin-Jadeja Shine After Iyer-Gill Brilliance

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In a thrilling ODI series against Australia, India emerged victorious, exacting revenge for their earlier loss this year. Australia had defeated India 2-1 in a three-match ODI series back in March. The third and final match of the current series was played on Wednesday (September 27) in Rajkot.

 

India's Success Against Australia in ODI Series

 

Here's a quick look at India's ODI series results against Australia:

 

- 1986: India won 3-2.

- 2010: India won 1-0.

- 2013: India won 3-2.

- 2017: India won 4-1.

- 2019: Australia won 2-1.

- 2020: India won 2-1.

- 2023: India won 2-0 (current series).

 

India's triumph in the recent series not only secured their seventh win against Australia in ODI series but also reversed their loss earlier this year.

 

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High-Scoring Thriller in Indore

 

The second ODI of the series, played at Holkar Stadium in Indore, was a high-scoring thriller. India batted first, accumulating an impressive 399 runs in 50 overs. Due to rain interruptions, Australia's target was recalculated to 317 runs in 33 overs using the DLS method.

 

India's innings featured remarkable performances from Shubman Gill (104 runs off 97 balls), Shreyas Iyer (105 runs off 90 balls), and captain KL Rahul (52 runs off 38 balls). The star of the day, Suryakumar Yadav, played a fiery knock of 72 runs off 37 balls. However, Ravindra Jadeja, with 13 not out, and Shami, who remained unbeaten, contributed 44 runs in the final five overs to help India post a formidable total.

 

In response, Australia lost their wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 213 runs in 28.2 overs. Cameron Green was their top scorer with 54 runs, while David Warner contributed 53 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were the heroes for India, taking three wickets each.

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Historic High Score for India

 

India's innings set a new record as they achieved their highest ODI score against Australia. The previous highest score was 383 runs, recorded in a match in Bangalore in November 2013. This remarkable feat underlined India's prowess in one-day cricket, with their seventh-highest ODI score being 418/5 against the West Indies in Indore back in December 2011.

 

Indore's Lucky Streak Continues

 

Indore proved to be a lucky ground for India as they secured their seventh consecutive win at the venue. India's last ODI match in Indore took place in 2006, and since then, they have maintained an unbeaten record at the ground. Against Australia at Holkar Stadium in Indore, India clinched their second victory, with 

their previous win against the Australians taking place in 2017 when they defeated Australia by five wickets.

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Player Reactions After India's Victory Over Australia: Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Steve Smith Share Their Thoughts

 

Shreyas Iyer: Player of the Match

 

"It was a rollercoaster ride, feeling fantastic. My team-mates, friends, and family were there for my support. I was seeing the matches on TV, and I wanted to be out there and participate in the matches. Grateful to be believing in myself. The pain and niggles kept on coming, but I knew what I was aiming for. Glad that I was able to execute my plans perfectly today. Basically, when I went in to bat, I didn't want to complicate things. I wanted to get my eyes set; that's how I give confidence to myself. I am flexible, ready to bat in any position, whatever my team needs me to do. Virat (Kohli) is one of the greats; there's no chance of stealing that (number 3) spot from him. I just need to keep scoring wherever (at any position) I bat."

 

KL Rahul: India captain

 

"When I saw the wicket in the morning, I didn't think it would spin so much. Putting 400 on the board gives you confidence. It's not really our decision to make. Our jobs are clear. Everyone who gets picked in the XI needs to focus on their job. Everyone has gone through this; you need to keep getting better and wait for the opportunities. We have dropped a few catches, but fielding under lights, it's challenging physically. The coaches are doing their best to keep the guys fit. Sometimes these errors happen. The commitment is always there; we'll learn from it, brush it off, and get better in the next game. Nothing is discussed, but guys coming back will want to make it count. With the World Cup only a couple of weeks away, guys will want to get into it. They need to get used to the challenges; they will be keen to get back on to the field."

 

Steve Smith: Australia captain

 

"When we came here, it looked like a good wicket. Credit to them, Gill and Iyer batted beautifully and took the game away from us. The way KL and Surya batted, it was brilliant. After the rain, it got sticky, and it started to spin. We have lost quite a few (matches) in a row, in South Africa and here. We need to sort out a few things; hopefully, we turn it around in the next game. We have a few days now, we are working towards the World Cup, both the teams are. Hopefully, we'll turn it around in the last game."

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The ongoing series between the cricket giants has showcased some remarkable statistics and performances:

 

Notable Partnerships for Australia

 

Australia's lower-order resilience was on display with the highest 9th wicket partnerships in ODIs:

 

- 115 - James Faulkner & Clint McCay vs India, Bengaluru, 2013

- 88 - Shaun Marsh & Doug Bollinger vs England, Hobart, 2011

- 77 - Michael Bevan & Shane Warne vs West Indies, Port of Spain, 1999

- 77 - Sean Abbott & Josh Hazlewood vs India, Indore, 2023

 

Spectacular Six-Hitting Feats

 

In the category of most sixes in an innings from No.8 or below for Australia:

 

- 6 - James Faulkner vs India, Mohali, 2013

- 6 - Shane Watson vs India, Bengaluru, 2013

- 5 - Brett Lee vs West Indies, Gros Islet, 2012

- 5 - James Faulkner vs England, Brisbane, 2014

- 5 - Sean Abbott vs India, Indore, 2023

 

Record-Breaking Wicket Takers for India

 

India's premier spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has etched his name in history as the highest international wicket-taker against Australia:

 

- 144 - Ravichandran Ashwin vs Australia

 

Dominance at Home Grounds

 

India has proven its prowess on home soil against Australia with a string of ODI series victories:

 

- 3-2 - Home, 1986 (6 matches)

- 1-0 - Home, 2010 (3 matches)

- 3-2 - Home, 2013 (7 matches)

- 4-1 - Home, 2017 (5 matches)

- 2-1 - Away, 2019 (3 matches)

- 2-1 - Home, 2020 (3 matches)

- 2-0 - Home, 2023 (with a match to go)

 

India's emphatic 2-0 lead in the current series is a testament to their consistency and excellence in the ODI format. With one more match remaining, cricket fans can expect an exciting contest as both teams prepare for the upcoming World Cup.

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Return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya

 

The regular captain Rohit Sharma, batting maestro Virat Kohli, and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, all of whom were chosen for the World Cup team, will be available for the third match of the series. Apart from the World Cup squad, Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar have also been retained. There will be another trial before the World Cup, and if Prithvi Shaw is not fit, Ashwin or Sundar may be selected for the World Cup.

 

India's win against Australia in the ODI series and the return of key players have generated excitement among cricket fans, setting the stage for an exciting World Cup ahead. 

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