IND vs AUS 2017, 5th ODI: Twitter Reacts after Hosts Dominate Australia in Nagpur
Oct 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM
In the dead rubber, Australia on Sunday set a meagre-looking target of 243 runs for India, in the fifth and final One-day International at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur.
Australia posted 242 for nine in 50 overs, as Pat Cummins remained not out on two-off-two deliveries. The gloveman Matthew Wade scored 20 off 18 balls, before being caught by Ajinkya Rahane on the bowling off Jasprit Bumrah. James Faulkner, who came in the place of fast bowler Kane Richardson scored 12 off 17. The notable contributions between Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis saw Australia crossing past the 200-run mark on a re-laid 22-yard surface. For the fifth wicket, Head-Stoinis posted vital 87 runs to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Head scored 42 off 59 balls, before being cleaned up by Patel. On the other side, while adding five runs to the total score — Stoinis trudged off the ground after being declared LBW following the TV replays, on the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah.
The 28-year-old Stoinis was promising with the bat yet again, as he scored 46 off 63 balls. He smashed four boundaries and a maximum
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On the double-paced surface, the hosts’ bowlers dominated with the white-ball, as they eventually put breaks on the scoring rate of Kangaroos. The most successful bowler on the day for India was Axar Patel, who claimed three wickets after conceding just 38 in his quota of 10 overs.
Earlier, Australian skipper Steven Smith opted to bat first after winning the toss on a dry and slower surface, as Aaron Finch alongside David Warner posted 66 for the first wicket in 11.3 overs. At one stage Australia was reeling at 118 for four in 24.2 overs when Rahane caught Peter Handscomb (13 off 17) on the bowling of Axar Patel.
The right-handed batsman Finch was once again in his good stead with the bat, as he scored 32 off 36 deliveries before being dismissed by Hardik Pandya when Jasprit Bumrah completed a sensational catch at mid-off after the ball popped out from his hands before he holds on the ball while rolling over his thigh.
After smashing a hundred in Bengaluru, the left-handed Warner has enjoyed the batting, as he smashed another 50. However, he was caught by Manish Pandey at long-on, on the bowling of Axar Patel after scoring 62-ball 53. Skipper Smith was trying to rotate the strike but perished on the bowling of Kedhar Jadhav after scoring 16 off 25 balls.
Here’s is what Twittersphere has to say:
Was a pleasure to meet young Kuldeep when I was last in India. I really enjoy watching him bowl & cause confusion, even against Oz #INDvAUS
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) October 1, 2017
Kedar Jadhav is probably the first of his kind… A Wicket-Keeper batsman who turned out to be a very effective Part Time Bowler.#INDvAUS
— Tom Chandler ⚓ (@MrPrrofessor) October 1, 2017
Everytime Kedar Jadhav comes to bowl. pic.twitter.com/mPBOKSWWjm
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 1, 2017
This is the first time Kedar Jadhav completed ten overs in an ODI innings…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 1, 2017
Slower version of Lasith Malinga is Kedar Jadhav…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 1, 2017
Kedar Jadhav is India's Moeen Ali. No one will ever be able to explain how he gets wickets.
— Shubh Aggarwal (@shubh_chintak) October 1, 2017
Finch-Warner partnership this series
3rd ODI: 70
4th ODI: 231
5th ODI: 66— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/silly_why/status/914431247706841094
Alleged Best Batsman Of World,Steve Smith Got Out To Part-timer Kedar Jadhav. If This Isn't Brainfade I Don't Know Wat Is#INDvAUS #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/O80Pg5Vh3n
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) October 1, 2017
6th Wicket Down For Aussies. 10 Overs, 38 runs And 3 Wickets. Great Bowling By Axar Patel.
AUS 210/6 41.2 #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/NUHf1BJCa5— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) October 1, 2017
#TeamIndia Playing XI for the 5th ODI #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/Ll5zYH0qAb
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/DennisCricket_/status/914445101757112320
Rohit Sharma May luck be a frequent visitor in ur every shots.
Best wishes #RohitSharma #INDvAUS 5th ODI
92 runs to reach 6000 ODI's runs pic.twitter.com/wh060TV5CG— R J (@LifeOfRup45) October 1, 2017