Mark Taylor says he was happy with the runs and that Australia just didn't bowl well enough with the wet ball at the end, while crediting Srinath for his batting. Sachin Tendulkar says he was happy with the overall performance but the batsmen could do better. He says Srinath and Kumble batted like champions before heading over and accepting his Man of the Match award. That concludes our coverage of this classic. Thanks for joining us and we'll see you soon!

Dinesh Singh: "If I am not mistaken, this match happened near Diwali days. I was just 7 years old and an ardent cricket fan. Remember watching this match with my entire family. Getting goosebumps and watery eyes remembering some of the faint memories of this match. So nostalgic! Thank you so much Cricinfo!"
Navin: "Can still remember Srinath's six with people leaving the stadium"

6:25pm What an effort from India's premier bowlers - a dream finish with the bat in front of their very own. Australia did splendidly at the start of the innings to reduce India to 48 for 4. Then, some decisions went against them - arguably one of the biggest factors tonight - but they came back again, getting 3 for 7, including the wicket of Tendulkar, who was once again the lone resistance. But with 52 needed off 47, India have won with seven balls to spare.

48.5

McGrath to Srinath, 2 runs

pierces the infield and India have sealed the most unlikely win! Full and into the pads, leans in again and gets it to square leg's left this time, past his outstretched left arm

48.4

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McGrath to Srinath, no run

saved at square leg. Yorker at middle, he tips over and flicks, but can't get a run

They've brought square leg in now, cut out the avenue for those singles

That is fifty for the stand. In 38 balls. What a partnership this has been. Australia cannot concede any more runs if they want to win this.

48.3

McGrath to Kumble, 1 run

length at middle stump, gratefully tucks this to deep square

48.2

McGrath to Srinath, 1 run

length at the stumps, shuffles and tucks it to fine leg

48.1

McGrath to Srinath, FOUR runs

misfield at deep square and that's four! Short ofa length at his body, stays back in the crease and swipes in front of his thigh with great timing. Law runs to his left there, through the rubbish that the crowd has thrown in. Lunges low to his left but lets it through

Over48

9 runs

IND 208/8CRR: 4.33 RRR: 4.00

J Srinath 23 (19b 1x4 1x6)A Kumble 15 (18b 1x4)

JN Gillespie1/44 (10)

Taylor's gamble with Gillespie hasn't quite gone Australia's way. McGrath has to pull off a miracle now.

47.6

Gillespie to Srinath, 1 run

once again, sits deep in the crease and gets the ball he's anticipating. Short of a length outside off, gently steers it to third man

47.5

Gillespie to Srinath, 2 runs

a slip at fine leg and Srinath sprints back for the second. Oh pressure, pressure. Srinath sitting deep in the crease for the short ball, tucks it to fine leg - no intent to attack - and brings the required runs into single digits

11 off 14 and there are little conversations now, both between the batsmen, and in the field. India narrowly ahead right now...

47.4

Gillespie to Kumble, 1 run

full and into the pads. Leans in and clips it to fine leg

47.3

Gillespie to Srinath, 1 run

misses out on a juicy full toss. Nerves from the inexperienced bowler? Slower ball goes wrong and floats up at axing height for Srinath, who mistimes and can only get a single at deep square

47.2

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Gillespie to Srinath, no run

short of a length into the body, watchfully nudged into the leg side

47.1

Gillespie to Srinath, FOUR runs

clears midwicket! That's a good shot from Srinath, who might have been expecting the back of a length ball based on McGrath's change-ups last over. Because he was quickly in position for the pull and he nailed the connection

Over47

6 runs

IND 199/8CRR: 4.23 RRR: 5.66

J Srinath 15 (14b 1x6)A Kumble 14 (17b 1x4)

GD McGrath1/19 (9)

Good over McGrath, he's put a stopper on the boundaries at the very least. But India will be happy getting six against him. Taylor with the conundrum now - does he go with the young fast bowler or does he go with Waugh's experience? There are potential downsides to both, but for now he's gone with pace against tailenders. Here is Gillespie.

46.6

McGrath to Srinath, 1 run

short of a length outside off, gets back in the crease and flat-bats this to the deep midwicket fielder

46.5

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McGrath to Kumble, 1 leg bye

short of a length and cramped him. Probably a better length. But this deflects into the off side off his pad and they have the run anyway

46.4

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McGrath to Kumble, no run

past the edge. Short of a length outside off, shapes to cut but that is quickly past him

46.3

McGrath to Srinath, 1 run

low full toss at middle stump, flicked to deep midwicket

The broadcaster's showing us visuals of Anil Kumble's mother in the crowd, who, I can say, isn't as composed as her son is right now. In other corners, the fireworks have come out. Tension and exuberance in equal measure at the Chinnaswamy Stadium right now

46.2

McGrath to Kumble, 1 run

low full toss on middle stump, sensibly tucked to deep square leg

46.1

McGrath to Kumble, 2 runs

starts with a full toss outside off. Kumble extends the arms and slaps this past extra cover. Sweeper cover cleans up to his right

Over46

8 runs

IND 193/8CRR: 4.19 RRR: 5.75

A Kumble 11 (13b 1x4)J Srinath 13 (12b 1x6)

JN Gillespie1/35 (9)

They've got 8 off that over. 19 off the last two overs. McGrath in charge of pulling things back for Australia now. Gone for 14 in his eight overs today.

45.6

Gillespie to Kumble, 1 run

run out appeal. Length ball pushed to extra cover's left. He swoops down and hits the stumps direct at the striker's end. Srinath has made it. And another roar from the crowd as the green light glows

The equation is under run-a-ball now.

45.5

Gillespie to Kumble, FOUR runs

tucks it down to fine leg! Gillespie loses his radar, fires a full toss at his pads and Kumble merely has to get bat on this. He does

45.4

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Gillespie to Kumble, no run

beaten. This guy is rapid and he's been on the money all evening. Length outside off, beaten on the defense

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Match details

GroundM Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

TossAustralia, elected to bat first