Illustrated Story

Kohli, bowlers help India clinch series

India were off to a fiery start at the MCG as openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma added 97 runs in 11 overs  AFP
Rohit took India close to 150 with a brisk 47-ball 60  Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Loading ...
Kohli took charge of India's innings at the death, smacking seven fours and a six in his unbeaten 33-ball 59  Getty Images
Kohli's late surge took India to a competitive total of 3 for 184  Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Australia too started well, Aaron Finch leading the way with a quick fifty, as the openers added 94 in 9.5 overs  Cricket Australia/Getty Images
India then clawed their way back into match with quick wickets in the middle overs, to reduce Australia to 5 for 124  Getty Images
Ravindra Jadeja took a stunning return catch to dismiss Shane Watson, tilting the match in India's favour  Getty Images
Australia's slide continued as they ended at 8 for 157, meaning India clinched the T20I series with a 27-run win  Getty Images
IndiaAustraliaAustralia vs IndiaIndia tour of Australia