India beat Australia by 7 wickets in the third ODI to clinch the series 2-1. Virat Kohli (89) was cleaned up in the 46th over by Josh Hazlewood. But the captain did his job and set India on a path to win. He was well-supported by his deputy Rohit Sharma (119) who registered his 29th ODI ton in the 287-run chase. Shreyas Iyer scored a quickfire 44 off 35 balls.
Earlier, Mohammed Shami picked up four wickets, including the big wicket of Steve Smith, who was dismissed for 131. The right-handed batsman tried to slog a big hit, but Iyer’s diving effort in the deep ended his stay in the middle. Shami also dismissed Pat Cummins for a duck in the same over. In the next over, he cleaned up Adam Zampa. Australia managed to reach 286/9 in their stipulated 50 overs.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Winning against Australia always special,even more so when you already lost the first game of the short series… well played team India 🇮🇳 #indvsaus
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 19, 2020
Fantastic series win for India, among best ODI contests I have seen. After the debacle at Mumbai feared Australia might make a clean sweep. India fought back marvellously, showing gr8 skill, ambition and character. Congrats @imVkohli, @RaviShastriOfc & Team
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 19, 2020
Made the Indian run chase secure, first in a supporting role to Rohit, then taking charge. Well played @imVkohli
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 19, 2020
Champions 🇮🇳#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/168H5qeSSa
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 19, 2020
Just to show that it wasn't as easy as it looked. #WhistlePodu #INDvAUS 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/GgkfR4vqS6
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 19, 2020
My gosh, Rohit Sharma tearing it up again; 100 out of 154🤭.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) January 19, 2020
CHAUKE NAAL JITTA DECIDER! 🇮🇳
As dominating as it can get. #TeamIndia chase down 289 without breaking a sweat in Bengaluru! 💪
WHAT. A. WIN 😍#SaddaPunjab #INDvAUS
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) January 19, 2020
Done n dusted !! Well done men in blue @BCCI !! Well played @ImRo45 for ur 💯. Total team effort in winning the series especially @MdShami11
— Mithun Manhas (@MithunManhas) January 19, 2020
Powerful Indn response to challenging OZ score to clinch the Series..now..this is the kind o opposition Indns need to uphold the virtues of a great teamwork.!! Well done #India..Aussies needn’t feel despondent..they lost to a better & more competitive bunch..!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) January 19, 2020
Rohit Sharma: 1⃣1⃣9⃣
Virat Kohli: 8⃣9⃣
Shreyas Iyer: 4⃣4⃣*Stunning performances at the top followed by a blazing cameo from our #SkipperShreyas guided #TeamIndia to a 7⃣-wicket victory in Bengaluru & claim the series 2⃣-1⃣ 🙌#INDvAUS #ThisIsNewDelhi #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/gfRD9SInEk
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 19, 2020
India seal the series 2-1 #INDvsAUS
Scorecard: https://t.co/MbPO3YQfqI pic.twitter.com/OMIn1AdlIi— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 19, 2020
India this season in eight series across all formats (so far): Won 7, Drawn 1#IndvAus #IndvsAus
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 19, 2020
What a way to win the match! Pandey with a 4️⃣ and 🇮🇳 complete the win by a thumping 7- wicket victory and the series is ours 2️⃣-1️⃣! #INDvAUS #PlayBold
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 19, 2020
🧡🇮🇳🧡
A couple of boundaries from Manish Pandey in the 48th over and 🇮🇳 win the match by 7 wickets 💪🏻#INDvAUS #OrangeArmy
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) January 19, 2020
India's last 17 ODI series:
Won vs Zim
Won vs NZ
Won vs Eng
Won vs WI
Won vs SL
Won vs Aus
Won vs NZ
Won vs SL
Won vs SA
Lost vs Eng
Won vs WI
Won vs Aus
Won vs NZ
Lost vs Aus
Won vs WI
Won vs WI
Won vs Aus— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) January 19, 2020
