MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav’s unbeaten 121-run partnership took India past the winning line as India defeated Australia by 7 wickets to register their first-ever bilateral ODI series victory Down Under. India clinched the 3-match ODI series 2-1.
Former captain MS Dhoni was back among the runs as he scored three consecutive half-centuries in this series. Dhoni’s scores read 51 in Sydney, 55 not out in Adelaide and a match-winning knock of unbeaten 87 in Melbourne.
Earlier, Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss opted to bowl in the series-decider and the tourists bundled out the hosts for 230 runs in 48.4 overs.
Yuzvendra Chahal finished with 6/42 matching the best bowling figures for an Indian in an ODI in Australia. The record was held by Ajit Agarkar. Dhoni won the Man of the series award, while Chahal was awarded the Man of the Match.
Greetings and wishes started flowing in praise of India following the historic 2-1 series win.
Here are some of the best tweets:
Solid team effort to win the ODI series as well and finish a tour filled with excellent cricket.
Happy to see @JadhavKedar stand up and deliver when given the opportunity and support @msdhoni, who once again played the role of the anchor beautifully! #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/okwQPXFwsr— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 18, 2019
The guile with which @yuzi_chahal has bowled today has been beautiful. He has tricked the batsmen and set them up to play shots he wanted them to play. A well deserved 6 wicket haul. Trump card selection! #INDvAUS #FightOfMight pic.twitter.com/q4bYQxg2xK
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 18, 2019
Om Finishaya Namah !
Test Series ✔️
ODI Series ✔️— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 18, 2019
If reliable had to be described, it would've #Dhoni written all over it. Congratulations, #TeamIndia. What a special win!! @msdhoni @BCCI #INDvsAUS
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 18, 2019
That’s what you call ‘Timing a chase’ !! @msdhoni is one cool cucumber … Great tension at the #MCG … India are a fantastic cricket team … #AUSvIND @FoxCricket
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 18, 2019
Another day, another final of sorts and @msdhoni hunts down another chase like he was born for that purpose. Unbelievable composure and resolve #INDvAUS #MSDhoni
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 18, 2019
I have seen Dhoni do this regularly. A great entertainer who knows how to get the job done. #AUSvIND
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 18, 2019
Wonderful calm, composed innings from Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav playing a very important hand. So India do the double, win the test and the one-day series as well. This has been a very fruitful Australia tour for Team India .
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 18, 2019
Run chase master @msdhoni #masterclass #AUSvIND
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) January 18, 2019
Aussie Aussie Aussie naaahhh.its INDIA INDIA INDIA #AusvInd 🏆
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 18, 2019
Happy to see the boys win yet another series on this tour and make it a successful one. Great team effort by the boys! 👍#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/cB0umwuJvI
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 18, 2019
Super Game of 🏏 well done boys @BCCI more than the series result I think big big plus for India it’s good to see @msdhoni s form going forward which is going to be very crucial.. sabash @JadhavKedar mza aa gya 🔥 2-1 💪 great way to finish the tour
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 18, 2019
Well done @BCCI ..entree is over time for the main course!!!
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) January 18, 2019
Another series win for team 🇮🇳 congratulations. 🇦🇺 with lots of work to do in all three formats 🏏
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) January 18, 2019
Super successful test series and India addressing all the concerns in the ODI side in style. Chahal and Kedar granbing their chances in style, Bhuvi back at his best, Shami impressive and most importantly Dhoni answering with the bat in style
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 18, 2019
To the coolest and calmest cricketer I've seen; @msdhoni just doesn't let the pressure get to him! Lets his bat do all the talking. What a legend! #Dhoni
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) January 18, 2019
Also, enjoyed watching a tremendous exhibition of leg spin by @yuzi_chahal today! Amazing skills!
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) January 18, 2019
You thought he was a spent force, a burden on team and now should retire. Here is MS Dhoni even at 37 telling you how to chase at MCG by scoring 72% of his 87 runs by running. Batted 114 balls – his second longest resolve in a successful chase. #AusvInd
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 18, 2019
MS Dhoni should be used as a floater — primarily at No.4. He has been brilliant but what has been even more impressive is the fact that Karthik (at Adelaide) & Jadhav (at MCG) made telling contributions. That was one of the biggest takeaways from the ODI series#AUSvIND
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) January 18, 2019
Underneath that emotionless expression, MSD is having the last laugh #Dhoni
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) January 18, 2019
Now that is the performance of a champion. MS Dhoni is man of the series. Brilliant.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 18, 2019
