Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets while Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja picked two each as India beat Australia by 36 runs to level the three-match series 1-1 in the second ODI encounter at Rajkot.
Steve Smith was the top-scorer with 98 but that was not enough for the visitors.
Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan’s sublime 96-run knock and impactful half-centuries from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli helped India post a challenging 340 for six.
India looked good for a 350+ total but they lost quick wickets after Kohli’s dismissal. It was then Lokesh Rahul, who took matters in his own hands and smashed a quickfire 80 to help India reach 340.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Ticking boxes in all 3 departments today #TeamIndia , but the highlight has been execution ,with ball in hand , clinical… 👍🏼 👏🏼 #INDvAUS
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) January 17, 2020
Well done team India on making a come back. Batted superbly and backed up by the 5 bowlers 💪👏 #shikhar #virat #rahul #kuldeep #shami #saini
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 17, 2020
Great win well done boys @SDhawan25 @imVkohli special inn by @klrahul11 👏 followed by some brilliant bowling by @imjadeja @imkuldeep18 looking forward to see the final in banglore ✅🏏 #AUSvIND #topcricket
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 17, 2020
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WonLast eight results for India in the second match of a bilateral ODI home series after losing the first match.#INDvAUS
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) January 17, 2020
High scoring game but a Good game..top quality knocks from some top quality batsman.. Manish Pandey set the tempo on the field and KL behind the stumps was exceptional #INDvAUS
— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) January 17, 2020
Absolute class #KLRahul. Luxury to have a player who can bat anywhere.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 17, 2020
High scoring game but a Good game..top quality knocks from some top quality batsman.. Manish Pandey set the tempo on the field and KL behind the stumps was exceptional #INDvAUS
— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) January 17, 2020
Flautist , Poet and most importantly smiling assassin 🙂 well played @SDhawan25 bhai 🤗
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) January 17, 2020
It is testament to the talent of KL Rahul that despite India's constant meddling with his position in the team and his role in the side he continues to excel. What a brilliant player. #INDvAUS
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) January 17, 2020
India beat Australia by 36 runs in Rajkot #INDvAUS
Scorecard: https://t.co/4b4SCrQRbK pic.twitter.com/98xsioKNf4— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 17, 2020
Clinical performance by #TeamIndia to beat Australia by 36 runs and level the series 1-1. Onto the decider in Bengaluru. #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/H808C2tbot
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 17, 2020
India win by 36 runs in Rajkot and level the ODI series 1-1 🇮🇳👏#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #INDvAUS
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 17, 2020
Gone! Bumrah cleans up the final wicket. 🇮🇳 complete a hard fought 36 run victory! A complete all-round performance by the Men in Blue. #INDvAUS #PlayBold
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 17, 2020
🇮🇳 1-1 🇦🇺
Solid comeback from #TeamIndia to level the series with a 36-run win! 🧡#INDvAUS #OrangeArmy (📸: BCCI) pic.twitter.com/nsoYEmGiMs
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) January 17, 2020
#TeamIndia's bowlers proved to be too hot to handle for 🇦🇺 as the home side registered a 3⃣6⃣-run win in Rajkot to level the series 1⃣-1⃣ 💪
Off to the decider in Bengaluru ✈#INDvAUS #ThisIsNewDelhi #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/XOzSI2dQe1
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 17, 2020
Man of the Match : KL Rahul #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/QaEpaLcPZ6
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 17, 2020
