Australia start CB series with rain-affected win

Feb 05, 2012

David Warner fell early on an overcast day in Melbourne•Getty Images

Matthew Wade, however, was in fine form•Getty Images

David Hussey scored 61 runs off 30 balls to take the total to 216•Getty Images

Mitchell Starc dismissed India's openers, and the visitors were in early trouble once again•Getty Images

Ricky Ponting followed soon after, and Australia were 19 for 2•Getty Images

There was a long interruption due to rain and the game was reduced to 32 overs a side•Getty Images

India let it slip after enjoying the better of the proceedings before the rain interruption•AFP

Virat Kohli steadied the chase with his 31•AFP

Michael Hussey added 73 for the fourth wicket with Wade•AFP

Sachin Tendulkar fell for 2 in India's chase•AFP

But Clint McKay dismissed him and took three more wickets as Australia bowled India out for 151•Getty Images