and thats the win for India, sending the Wankhede Stadium into delirium! Johnson again bowls it full and well down leg stump, Kartik goes for the flick, mistimes it off the boot but gets it past a diving Gilchrist and the ball's away to fine leg for the winning runs!
India vs Australia, 7th ODI at Mumbai, Oct 17 2007 - Ball by Ball Commentary
RESULT
7th ODI (D/N), Wankhede, October 17, 2007, Australia tour of India
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end of over 466 runs
IND: 195/8CRR: 4.23
Murali Kartik21 (34b 3x4)
Zaheer Khan31 (43b 3x4 1x6)
Mitchell Johnson 10-0-46-3
Nathan Bracken 10-3-30-2
A tense two-wicket win for the hosts in the dead rubber gives the crowd plenty to cheer about as Kartik and Zaheer embrace mid-pitch. Australia have already won the series and India can take some pleasure from this match. Kartik was the hero with the ball, picking up a career-best 6 for 27 as India nipped out the last eight wickets for 76 runs and keeping Australia to 193 in 41.3 overs.
In reply Australia were excellent with the new ball, hitting all the right areas and swinging out the big names. Uthappa was upto the challenge, however, keeping things in check with a classy 47 before Kartik and Zaheer held their nerve to seal the deal in 46 overs. They added 52 in 10.2 overs.
A dramatic win, yes, but India have plenty to do ahead of their full series against Pakistan coming up soon. Australia take the Future Cup 4-2. They won playing aggressive, professional cricket, something India lacked in patches.
Kartik says "having a bit of fun" was key to the partnership with Zaheer. Stay with us for the post-match presentation shortly.
Dhoni comes up first: "We never started the series well so we wanted to end well ... it was a team effort ... the batsmen failed but full credit to Uthappa, Zaheer and Kartik ... it was a gamble calling up Kartik but its one that paid off and I'm proud of him ... this is a team victory."
Not hard to predict the Man of the Match - its Kartik for his six wickets and unbeaten 21 to help steer India home. Big cheers for him. He had the best figures for an Indian against Australia. "It was a great effort at the end of the day ... by God's grace it worked out well for me ... there was some spin and I had to mix it up ... its the best I've bowled in a match ... figure-wise, this would be the best ... we had some fun batting out there ... cracking jokes helped us through ... and yes, I did nick one through to the keeper (big smile)!"
Symonds is the Man of the Series: "Its a team game ... we had three first-ballers today and we were beyond the eight-ball ... I'm really proud of the way the groups played in India ... well done, boys ... most importantly its been important to win in India."
Ponting comes up last: "We fought really hard with ball but didnt have enough runs ... always hard defending that score ... Murali's just admitted he nicked that one but it would've been nice if he'd walked (grins) ... congratulations to India ... we've won this series and now look forward to the Twenty20."
Cheers as Ponting accepts the Future Cup. BCCI president Sharad Pawar hands it over and quickly makes his exit. (Remember the ICC Champions Trophy final?) The Australians all come together for an album picture.
Well thats all we have for you, folks. Thanks for tuning into Cricinfo once again and its been a pleasure bringing you the commentary all series. Do join us for the Twenty20 fixture between these two sides from the Brabourne Stadium on October 20. Its a 19:00 local, 13:30 GMT start that day.
This is Jamie Alter, your commentator, signing off. Cheers!
45.6
4lb
Johnson to Kartik, 4 leg byes
Three to win now ... back over goes Johnson
45.5
1
Johnson to Khan, 1 run
but he doesnt use the angle to his advantage, instead bowling it down leg and allowing Zaheer the chance to work it fine for one to fine leg
Around the stumps goes Johnson
45.4
1
Johnson to Kartik, 1 run
overpitched on leg stump and thats a nice flick off the pads, into the gap backward of square, out to deep backward square leg for one
45.3
•
Johnson to Kartik, no run
and again! Kartik cant stop himself from walking into a shot and driving ever so loosely, only to be beaten outside off for the umpteenth time ... talk about frayed nerves here
Ponting has a word with Johnson. Haddin comes in from deep midwicket as a second slip comes in.
45.2
•
Johnson to Kartik, no run
another full delivery on middle and leg, Kartik gets bat on it and works it to midwicket
Johnson moves over the stumps
45.1
•
Johnson to Kartik, no run
full delivery outside off stump, uneasily driven to extra cover by Kartik
These two have put on 46. Excellent effort. The doorstep is very close. Here's Johnson steaming in with one slop waiting.
end of over 451 run
IND: 189/8CRR: 4.20 • RRR: 1.00
Murali Kartik20 (29b 3x4)
Zaheer Khan30 (42b 3x4 1x6)
Nathan Bracken 10-3-30-2
Mitchell Johnson 9-0-44-3
44.6
1
Bracken to Kartik, 1 run
well wide of off stump, width on offer, Kartik reaches out and steers it into the gap at gully and collects a single off the last ball of Bracken's spell
44.5
•
Bracken to Kartik, no run
good length outside off stump, Kartik leaves well enough alone and Mumbai cheers its appreciation ... Bracken swivels and walks back to his mark
44.4
•
Bracken to Kartik, no run
fuller delivery outside off stump and this time Kartik presents a compact full face of the bat to defend towards point ... appreciation from Zaheer
The Indians look tense too in the pavilion
44.3
•
Bracken to Kartik, no run
once more Kartik cant resist from pushing well forward and missing the ball completely ... he will keep the slips interested playing like this!
44.2
•
Bracken to Kartik, no run
beaten again, as Kartik comes forward and feels for a fullish delivery outside off stump, he's cross with himself
Tension on the faces of the Australians
44.1
•
Bracken to Kartik, no run
back of a length outside off stump, Kartik stands his ground and leaves it be
Two slips in for Kartik
end of over 444 runs
IND: 188/8CRR: 4.27 • RRR: 1.00
Zaheer Khan30 (42b 3x4 1x6)
Murali Kartik19 (23b 3x4)
Mitchell Johnson 9-0-44-3
Nathan Bracken 9-3-29-2
So with six to win, Kartik will face the next delivery ... and more, India will hope
43.6
•
Johnson to Khan, no run
much fuller delivery this time on middle and leg, Zaheer pushes it to point again and firmly tells Kartik not to attempt the single
43.5
•
Johnson to Khan, no run
back of a length delivery, no room to work with, Zaheer stands deep in his crease and allows it to come into him, then pushes to point ... a bit of yes-no and they leave it be
43.4
•
Johnson to Khan, no run
good length well outside off stump, Zaheer leaves it be
That makes it six to win
43.3
4
Johnson to Khan, FOUR runs
top shot! Johnson goes astray this time, pitching down leg stump and Zaheer tickles it deftly off the bat and with fine leg up thats four runs! Johnson is not happy with himself
43.2
•
Johnson to Khan, no run
back of a length outside off stump, Zaheer's feet dont move much as he tries to cut and gets beaten second ball in a row
Dot balls arent the matter for India. Its wickets.
43.1
•
Johnson to Khan, no run
slower ball, using the wide angle, Zaheer gets down on bended knee and drives but misses all ends up
Another change: Johnson replaces Lee. India need just 10 to win. Theres a din out there in the stands. Johnson comes around the stumps.
end of over 435 runs
IND: 184/8CRR: 4.27 • RRR: 1.42
Murali Kartik19 (23b 3x4)
Zaheer Khan26 (36b 2x4 1x6)
Nathan Bracken 9-3-29-2
Brett Lee 10-1-37-1
42.6
•
Bracken to Kartik, no run
beaten! Kartik again pushes forward and is lucky not to get an edge!
42.5
•
Bracken to Kartik, no run
good length delivery outside off stump, this time Kartik defends to point
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