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India Vs Australia First ODI: India takes a lead in a thrilling contest

While Australia had the momentum from the T20’s, India had the confidence of the great ODI track this year

But the man with the golden arm Kedar Jadhav got the wicket of Stonis at the crucial position. After that, Indian spinners took wickets regualry which restricted their total to 236 for 7.

But then it was a masterclass of MS Dhoni and Kedar Jahva and their unbeaten partnership which helped India to chase down the target in the second last over of the match.

MS Dhoni

The first ODI between India and Australia was played yesterday at Hyderabad. Both the teams were well prepared into the ODI series. While Australia had the momentum from the T20’s, India had the confidence of the great ODI track this year.

Winning the toss, Australian Skipper Aaron Finch decided to bat first. However, it was a splendid opening spell from Jaspreet Bumrah and Mohammed Shami which jolted Australia earlier. But later a good partnership between Usman Khawaja and Marcus Stonis helped to solidify the position of Aussie.

But the man with the golden arm Kedar Jadhav got the wicket of Stonis at the crucial position. After that, Indian spinners took wickets regualry which restricted their total to 236 for 7.

In reply, India Lost Shikhar Dhawan in the first ball. At one point India was at a critical position at 99 for 4 with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ambati Rayudu getting out at quick succession.

But then it was a masterclass of MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav and their unbeaten partnership which helped India to chase down the target in the second last over of the match.