So the Young Fearless India`s relatively
new top three Rohit, Shikhar ,Virat struck back in incredible style ,to make it one
all at Jaipur, with five more to go in this One Day Internationals, Season
starter series. After almost one sided end to Pune`s first one dayer, where
Indians lost to through professional Aussies, by 72 runs. One wake call seemed
enough to shed complacency if any, to the world cup holders to show case their
true potential. Well Kangaroos were made to kneel down completely in this
totally
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Virat capitalized on the tips from Mahi n Yuvi after Pune
Match.
one sided huge run chase of 360 runs at Sawai Mansing Stadium, Jaipur.
Even ardent Indian supporters would not have imagined such a blunt
counterattack in their wildest of dreams.
In Pune`s first match - it was
excellent Aussie ground fielding which kept continuous pressure on the India during
305 target run chase. This resulted in mounting pressure, ultimately resulting
in wickets falling at continuous interval, to much disciplined kangaroo pace
attack. That match was virtually over in 41st over when 7th
Indian batsman Dhoni sent back to pavilion even before 200 on the board. Pune`s
new world class Sahara Cricket Stadium inaugurated with almost one sided Aussie
win, leaving the whole Pune with huge disappointment, who had stormed on
festive Dassera afternoon, to witness some exciting contest. This was India`s
11th failed attempt to chase 300-plus successfully against
Australia.
So coming back to Jaipur`s second one
dayer, Kangaroos bettered their target by 55 runs to make it safe looking 360.Only
until the last couple of hours of the match, when India`s new top three went on
making mockery of a huge total, the target appeared more than competitive. With
ever aggressive Shikhar Dhawan and much gifted Rohit Sharma Indian batsman
hammered 176 in just 27th over with more than 6.5 runs per over. Shikhar`s
initial onslaught made Rohit to settle nicely in his groove for a big innings.
Though Shikhar missed a very well deserved century by five runs. But Virat
Kohli`s arrival to the crease completely sealed any chances whatsoever of
Australia was hoping to make it a match. With his seventh ball at the batting
crease Virat Kohli stepping down to the fast bowler thrashed the ball in the
air for four to the midwicket boundary. This converted the Indian cyclone to
super one with just 52 ball century. Everything Australia tried, as host
captain Gorge Bailey put it later: The ball seemed to go further and harder.
This record achievement by Indian batsman
has raised expectation level at a new level for Indian cricket lovers. Captain
cool Mahi Dhoni sensed the same at presentation and wisely made a point: Our batting is looking good, but it's unfair to assume the batsmen
are going to chase a 300 plus target every time.
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| Virrat Jaipur Victory Celebration with Rohit |
Desert storm in Jaipur, Rajasthan turned out to be Indian
Super Cyclone flooring the visitors.In a day run feast of 685 runs with 75 fours, 23 sixes; for just
six wickets – at an average of more than hundred per batsman. India pounced to
a super sensational nine-wicket victory, India’s
highest successful chase ever and the second highest of all time in one day internationals.
Series has suddenly
come alive and kicking. So friends – today-Saturday at Mohali is altogether
anew day….new match and hopefully a very close and exciting contest on cards.
Mohali is Punjab da puttar Yuvaraj`s home ground who was in such a devastating form
and bagged T20 Man of the match with 77 not out off just 57 balls. So over to
Mohali at 1.30 p.m. today for some Saturday entertainment.
-19.10.2013-The DAY VIEW, Nashik.
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