and Australia go up 3-1 in the Future Cup as Gilchrist rounds off his outstanding day in the field by tucking one into the gap at midwicket for one
India vs Australia, 5th ODI at Vadodara, Oct 11 2007 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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5th ODI, Vadodara, October 11, 2007, Australia tour of India
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A nine-wicket win for the visitors, as comprehensive as they come. The pace bowlers, lead by Brett Lee and five-wicket hero Mitchell Johnson, suffocated the trigger-happy top order and with only two partnerships to speak of, one worth 41 from the last two batsmen, India limped to a total of 148. They failed to even bat out 40 overs. Only four men reached double figures.
Australia then cantered to a nine-wicket win. Adam Gilchrist had a great day, pocketing six catches, being part of a run out, and then getting into some form with an unbeaten 79 from 77 deliveries.
India were under the gun from the first over of the match when some classically indecisive running between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar gave Australia the initiative, and Rahul Dravid's first-ball dismissal hurt them hard. It was a tricky pitch initially with the ball staying low and stopping on the batsmen, but India just couldnt cope with Australia's attack.
A win at Nagpur will secure a series victory for Australia. Johnson is the Man of the Match for his sterling effort of a career-best 5 for 26. The best bowling for an Australian pace bowler in India.
Thats all we have for you today, but do join us for the next match on October 14. I thank you for tuning in to Cricinfo again and hope you've enjoyed our coverage. This is Jamie Alter, your commentator, signing off. Cheers.
25.5
1
Kartik to Gilchrist, 1 run
One to win ...
25.4
4
Kartik to Gilchrist, FOUR runs
a shot away from victory, as Gilchrist comes out and drills a full delivery back past Kartik's hand, and its screams away for four
25.3
•
Kartik to Gilchrist, no run
quicker ball, flatter line and length, Gilchrist goes back and plays it back to Kartik
25.2
2
Kartik to Gilchrist, 2 runs
and again he sweeps from outside off, not timed well but the top-edge lands well in front of Harbhajan running around from fine leg
25.1
4
Kartik to Gilchrist, FOUR runs
tossed up outside off stump and Gilchrist just clouts that up and over midwicket for four more .. effortless batting from him right now
end of over 2512 runs
AUS: 138/1CRR: 5.52 • RRR: 0.44
Ricky Ponting39 (39b 5x4)
Adam Gilchrist68 (72b 5x4 4x6)
Harbhajan Singh 9-0-36-0
Murali Kartik 7-1-41-0
24.6
4
Harbhajan to Ponting, FOUR runs
now its tossed up down leg, and Ponting sweeps easily into the gap for four more
24.5
4
Harbhajan to Ponting, FOUR runs
short and wide, he uses the room to punch that through the covers and no one can chase that down ... India limp
24.4
1
Harbhajan to Gilchrist, 1 run
flighted from around the stumps, Gilchrist sweeps from outside off out to midwicket
24.3
1
Harbhajan to Ponting, 1 run
tossed up again on middle and off Ponting easily drives back down the ground
24.2
1
Harbhajan to Gilchrist, 1 run
comes out initially, Harbhajan changes the length, then Gilchrist waits on it and turns it into the gap at midwicket
24.1
1
Harbhajan to Ponting, 1 run
tossed up on middle and off, Ponting dances down and drives out to long-on
end of over 246 runs
AUS: 126/1CRR: 5.25 • RRR: 0.88
Adam Gilchrist66 (70b 5x4 4x6)
Ricky Ponting29 (35b 3x4)
Murali Kartik 7-1-41-0
Harbhajan Singh 8-0-24-0
23.6
•
Kartik to Gilchrist, no run
quicker ball, pushed through and Gilchrist drives to RP at backward point
23.5
•
Kartik to Gilchrist, no run
tossed up nicely on a length, spins back into Gilchrist who defends it easily
23.4
•
Kartik to Gilchrist, no run
tossed up outside off stump, Gilchrist leaves it alone
23.3
•
Kartik to Gilchrist, no run
short ball again, this time he works it to the fielder at midwicket
23.2
2
Kartik to Gilchrist, 2 runs
short on the stumps, pulled out to deep midwicket, Ganguly fields
23.1
4
Kartik to Gilchrist, FOUR runs
short ball, pulled out to deep midwicket for four
end of over 232 runs
AUS: 120/1CRR: 5.21 • RRR: 1.07
Ricky Ponting29 (35b 3x4)
Adam Gilchrist60 (64b 4x4 4x6)
Harbhajan Singh 8-0-24-0
Murali Kartik 6-1-35-0
22.6
•
Harbhajan to Ponting, no run
a touch wide of off stump and Ponting shapes up to cut, but he's cramped and misses ... oohs and aahs all round
22.5
•
Harbhajan to Ponting, no run
pushed through on a length, forcing Ponting back and he defends it to short leg
22.4
2
Harbhajan to Ponting, 2 runs
quicker delivery, flat on middle and off, Ponting uses the feet and flicks out to deep midwicket for two
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