India vs Australia

Comprehensive win for the hosts by 99 runs! Chasing 355 in 50 overs, Australia never looked in the chase and India kept chipping at the wickets. Michael Hussey was the highest scorer for the visitors with 53 while for the hosts, Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/35. The series now stands levelled at 1-1 with 5 more matches to play.

SKIPPER MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI IS NAMED THE MAN-OF-THE-MATCH FOR HIS 124 IN 107 BALLS.

So! After a narrowing loss at Vadodara in the first ODI, India have bounced back superbly to level the series. They played a perfect match today, batting well, setting a huge target and then backing that up with an excellent bowling performance. They made full use of the momentum they got from the previous match into this one. Only negative point in this match for the hosts was the fielding which still did not look its best. As far as Australia are concerned, it was simply not their day. Their bowlers were sent all around the park and even in the batting, their batsmen never looked set to accelerate even with the requierd run-rate well above 8. India are looking in great confidence while the Australians would have to head back to the drawing board. Both the teams now head to Delhi for the third ODI on Saturday, 31st October, 2009. That too, is a day-nighter and will start at 0900 HRS GMT. Do remember to join us then. Till that time, GOOD BYE! TAKE CARE! ADIOS!

R Jadeja to Ben Hilfenhaus, OUT! RUN-OUT! Played to mid-wicket region by Hilfenhaus. Hilfenhaus is short of his crease as Dhoni removes the bails. Australia have been bowled out for 255. INDIA WIN BY 99 RUNS AND LEVEL THE 7-MATCH ODI SERIES 1-1.

R Jadeja to Ben Hilfenhaus, Defended off the front foot by Hilfenhaus presenting the full face of the bat.

R Jadeja to Ben Hilfenhaus, Pushed to the cover region by Hilfenhaus.

Jadeja has been given the ball.

P Kumar to Ben Hilfenhaus, Hilfenhaus drives the ball straight down the ground. Poor effort by Kumar to save runs for his team. They pick up a single.

P Kumar to Ben Hilfenhaus, Hilfenhaus has lofted that over mid wicket. They manage to come back for the second.

250 up for Australia in the 48th Over, 9 wickets down.

P Kumar to Ben Hilfenhaus, FOUR! Short delivery outside off, Hilfenhaus pulls it away to midwicket.

P Kumar to N Hauritz, Hauritz has played it towards mid-wicket. One run added to the total.

P Kumar to N Hauritz, Hauritz defends it from within the crease.

P Kumar to Ben Hilfenhaus, Hilfenhaus has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.

Praveen Kumar has been brought back into the attack. He has 2/28 in 7 overs so far. He replaces Nehra.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, Hauritz has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, WIDE! Short and wide outside off, Hauritz goes after this one but misses the line completely.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Hauritz still goes after it.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, Hauritz has taken the risk and lofted it over the covers. Two runs added to the total.

I Sharma to Ben Hilfenhaus, Full toss outside off, Driven through mid-off by Hilfenhaus. They pick up a single.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, Punched off the backfoot by Hauritz. The batsmen have run through for a single.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, Hauritz has played that with the full face of the bat.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, Hauritz goes after a wide one but misses.

A Nehra to Ben Hilfenhaus, A short delivery which has been pulled away. Good effort by Kumar to ensure the ball doesnt cross the line. They pick up a single.

A Nehra to Ben Hilfenhaus, FOUR! Short delivery outside off, Hilfenhaus pulls it to midwicket.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, Hauritz drives the ball straight down the ground. They pick up a single.

A Nehra to Ben Hilfenhaus, Defended off the back foot by Hilfenhaus. One run added to the total.

5 off that over and a wicket. Australia have scored 67/4 in the last 10 overs of which 33/2 have come in the last 5 overs. India were 294/4 at this stage.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, Hauritz just lofts it over mid off. They manage to come back for the second.

I Sharma to Ben Hilfenhaus, Hilfenhaus delicately works it fine down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Ben Hilfenhaus is the last man in at number 11, replacing Siddle. Australia have now lost 4/50 in 48 balls!

I Sharma to P Siddle, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Short delivery outside off, Siddle has edged it to Dhoni who takes it easily. Australia have lost their ninth wicket for 230.

I Sharma to P Siddle, A short delivery which has been pulled away. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.

I Sharma to P Siddle, Played to mid-wicket region by Siddle.

I Sharma to P Siddle, Siddle failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, FOUR! It's a clean strike over mid wicket by Hauritz.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, Hauritz goes for the pull but misses it completely.

A Nehra to P Siddle, Played to mid-wicket region by Siddle. One run added to the total.

Peter Siddle is the next man in at number 10, replacing Johnson. Australia have now lost 3/43 in 41 balls!

A Nehra to M Johnson, OUT! BOWLED! Good length delivery outside off, Johnson swung across the line ans lost his off stump. Australia have lost their eighth wicket for 223.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, Driven through mid-off by Hauritz. They pick up a single.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, Ohhhh! Good length delivery on middle, Hauritz ducked, missed the line of the delivery and the ball just missed his helmet!

I Sharma to N Hauritz, Hauritz guides it to third man. One run added to the total.

I Sharma to M Johnson, Johnson plays the pull-shot. They pick up a single.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, Pushed to the cover region by Hauritz. They pick up a single.

I Sharma to M Johnson, Ball hits Johnson low on the pads. Sharma goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps. Leg byes given by Umpire Tarapore. One run added to the total.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, Fuller length delivery outside off, Hauritz has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.

I Sharma to N Hauritz, Good length delivery outside off, Hauritz has punched the ball off the backfoot back to the bowler.

Ishant Sharma has been brought back into the attack. He has 1/20 in 5 overs so far. He replaces Jadeja.

A Nehra to M Johnson, Overpitched outside leg, Johnson swings but fails to put bat on ball.

A Nehra to M Johnson, Johnson just manages to keep the yorker out. Good ball bowled by Nehra.

A Nehra to M Johnson, Fuller length delivery outside off, Johnson has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, Hauritz has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, WIDE! Hauritz watches the bouncer go way above his head.

A Nehra to N Hauritz, FOUR! Short delivery outside off, Deliberately lofted over the slip region by Hauritz. Harbhajan came running in from third man but the ball landed inches short of him and rolled away to the fence.

A Nehra to M Johnson, Driven towards the mid-on region. They pick up a single.

Ashish Nehra brought back into the attack. He has 0/19 in 4 overs so far. He replaces Raina.

R Jadeja to N Hauritz, FOUR! Hauritz dances down the track and hits it over the bowler's head.

R Jadeja to N Hauritz, Hauritz dances down the track and does well to block the ball.

R Jadeja to N Hauritz, Hauritz has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

R Jadeja to M Johnson, Johnson has worked it off his pads behind square. One run added to the total.

R Jadeja to M Johnson, FOUR! SLAP! Short ball on leg stump, Punched off the backfoot by Johnson through mid-on.

R Jadeja to N Hauritz, Hauritz has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.

3 off that over. Australia have scored 60/3 in the last 10 overs of which 34/2 have come in the last 5 overs. India were 246/4 at this stage.

200 up for Australia in the 40th Over, 7 wickets down.

S Raina to N Hauritz, Hauritz flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.

S Raina to M Johnson, Johnson has punched the ball off the backfoot. One run added to the total.

S Raina to N Hauritz, Hauritz flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single.

S Raina to N Hauritz, Hauritz has punched the ball off the backfoot.

S Raina to N Hauritz, Hauritz has driven it straight down the ground.

S Raina to N Hauritz, Ball hits Hauritz low on the pads.

Suresh Raina to bowl now. He replaces Harbhajan Singh.

5 off that over and a wicket as well. End of the Batting Powerplay. Australia have scored 41/2 in these 5 overs.

R Jadeja to N Hauritz, Hauritz has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.

R Jadeja to M Johnson, Johnson has swept that one through the leg side. They pick up a single.

R Jadeja to N Hauritz, Hauritz has played it to the point region. One run added to the total. Hauritz gets off the mark.

Nathan Hauritz is the next man in at number 9, replacing Voges. Australia have now lost 2/14 in 10 balls!

R Jadeja to A Voges, OUT! BOWLED! Voges has been bowled trying to play a sweep shot. Ball hit his pad and hit his stumps. Australia have lost their seventh wicket for 194.

R Jadeja to M Johnson, Johnson flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.

R Jadeja to A Voges, TOP EDGE! SAFE! Voges tries to sweep, gets a top edge on that one and it lands in no man's land at midwicket. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to M Johnson, SIX! Flighted delivery on middle, It's been lofted over Mid-on by Johnson. This one's gone all the way over the ropes for a six.

H Singh to M Johnson, Johnson has punched the ball off the backfoot straight to Yuvraj Singh at cover.

H Singh to M Johnson, Johnson has played it to the point region.

H Singh to M Johnson, FOUR! Short outside off, Punched off the backfoot by Johnson through the covers.

H Singh to M Johnson, WIDE! The ball is down the leg side but Johnson still goes after it.

H Singh to M Johnson, Johnson has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

H Singh to M Johnson, Johnson has flicked the ball off his pads.

R Jadeja to M Johnson, Flighted outside off, Johnson goes for the drive on the off side but gets a thick inside edge on the on side. One run added to the total. Johnson gets off the mark.

Mitchell Johnson is the next man in at number 8, replacing Marsh.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, OUT! STUMPED! Flighted delivery outside off, Marsh had a go at it but did not judge the flight of the ball well. Dhoni takes little time in ripping off the bails. Australia have lost their sixth wicket for 180.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, FOUR! Marsh dances down the track and smashes it over mid-on.

R Jadeja to A Voges, Lands on off stump, Voges plays the slog sweep to midwicket. They pick up a single.

R Jadeja to A Voges, Lands outside off, Voges goes for the sweep but fails to connect it.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, Marsh has played that off the front foot and into the ground. They pick up a single.

H Singh to S Marsh, Lands outside leg, Marsh has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to A Voges, Lands on middle, Punched off the backfoot by Voges to long-on. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to S Marsh, Marsh tried to sweep that one but missed it and was hit on the pads. Leg byes signalled by Umpire Saheba. One run added to the total.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges plays the Square-Cut. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to A Voges, Pushed to the cover region by Voges.

H Singh to A Voges, FOUR! Short delivery outside off, Punched off the backfoot by Voges past point.

Harbhajan Singh is back.

10 off that over. Australia have scored 51/1 in the last 10 overs of which 26/1 have come in the last 5 overs. India were 224/4 at this stage.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, SIX! It's been lofted over Mid-on by Marsh. It's been taken at the boundary by Praveen Kumar but his foot had touched the rope.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, Played through mid-wicket by Marsh.

R Jadeja to A Voges, Voges has pushed it to the cover region. Raina goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, Marsh failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. Leg byes given by Umpire Tarapore. They pick up a single.

R Jadeja to A Voges, Voges rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball. One run added to the total.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, HUGE APPEAL FOR LBW! NOT OUT! says Tarapore. The ball strikes Marsh very low on the pads. Leg byes signalled by Umpire Tarapore. The batsmen have run through for a single. Very close call.

Batting Powerplay has been taken.

Mandatory change of ball now.

DRINKS. Australia have reached 156/5 in 34 overs chasing 355. Nothing left for the visitors except maybe for some batting practice. Strangely, none of the batsmen after Ponting fell have tried tro up the ante. The required run-rate is sitting up pretty well at over 12 an over. Excellent bowling performance by the Indians. The Australian batting has not been that good.

Y Singh to S Marsh, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single. IT IS DRINKS.

Y Singh to S Marsh, Marsh works it down the leg side.

Y Singh to A Voges, Voges has worked it off his pads behind square. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to S Marsh, Played to mid-wicket region by Marsh. A committed effort by Jadeja to save runs for his team. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Y Singh to S Marsh, Played through mid-wicket by Marsh.

Y Singh to A Voges, Voges has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, Defended off the front foot by Marsh presenting the full face of the bat.

R Jadeja to A Voges, Voges has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.

R Jadeja to A Voges, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads.

R Jadeja to A Voges, Punched off the backfoot by Voges.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, Marsh has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. One run added to the total.

150 up for Australia in the 33rd Over, 5 wickets down.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, Short delivery outside off, Marsh plays the Square-Cut past short third man. They manage to come back for the second.

Y Singh to A Voges, It's been driven superbly through the covers. Two runs added to the total.

Y Singh to S Marsh, Marsh shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Y Singh to A Voges, Driven through mid-on by Voges. One run added to the total.

Y Singh to S Marsh, Lands outside off, Marsh has played that with the full face of the bat to deep point. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to A Voges, Voges has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to S Marsh, Driven through mid-on by Marsh. They pick up a single.

R Jadeja to A Voges, Voges has played that with the full face of the bat.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, Driven through mid-on by Marsh. They pick up a single. Marsh gets off the mark.

R Jadeja to S Marsh, Marsh has flicked the ball off his pads.

Shaun Marsh is the next man in at number 7, replacing Hussey.

R Jadeja to M Hussey, OUT! BOWLED! Hussey's middle stump has just gone for a walk. Fuller length delivery outside off, Hussey played on the backfoot, the ball turned and slid through the gap between bat and pad. Australia have lost their fifth wicket for 140.

R Jadeja to M Hussey, Hussey has played it towards mid-wicket.

R Jadeja to M Hussey, Driven towards the mid-on region.

Ravindra Jadeja has been given the ball now. He replaces Harbhajan Singh.

8 off that over. Australia have scored 50/1 in the last 10 overs of which 25/0 have come in the last 5 overs. India were 195/3 at this stage.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.

Y Singh to A Voges, Voges plays a sweep shot. One run added to the total.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey has played the reverse sweep again this time short of short third man. They pick up a single.

This is his 26th ODI Fifty

Y Singh to M Hussey, REVERSE SWEEP! FOUR! FIFTY! Landed on leg stump, Hussey got into position early and reverse swept that one past short third man.

Y Singh to A Voges, Voges has punched the ball off the backfoot to deep extra cover. They pick up a single.

H Singh to M Hussey, landed outside off, Hussey goes for the slog sweep but fails to connect it.

H Singh to M Hussey, FOUR! Short outside off, Hussey plays the Square-Cut past a diving Yuvraj at backward point.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.

H Singh to M Hussey, Hussey has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.

H Singh to A Voges, Defended off the front foot by Voges presenting the full face of the bat back to the bowler.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey works it down the leg side. They manage to come back for the second. Dhoni shouts "Run! Raina! Run!", but there was always two there.

Y Singh to A Voges, Driven through mid-off by Voges. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey plays a pull shot to midwicket of this short delivery. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Pushed to the cover region by Hussey.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey fails to put bat on ball.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey has driven it straight down the ground.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has played it towards mid-wicket. Two runs added to the total.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has played that with the full face of the bat.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has played that with the full face of the bat.

H Singh to M Hussey, Hussey flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to M Hussey, Defended off the front foot by Hussey presenting the full face of the bat.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Short delivery outside off, Hussey pulls it straight to Raina at midwicket.

Y Singh to A Voges, Voges has driven it through mid-off. One run added to the total.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Played to mid-wicket region by Hussey. One run added to the total.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Played to mid-wicket region by Hussey.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Driven through the covers by Hussey.

3 off that over. Australia have scored 47/1 in the last 10 overs of which 25/1 have come in the last 5 overs. India were 157/3 at this stage.

H Singh to A Voges, Played through mid-wicket by Voges.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has played that with the full face of the bat.

H Singh to A Voges, WIDE! Voges tries flicking a ball that is down the leg side.

H Singh to A Voges, Driven through the covers by Voges.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has flicked the ball off his pads to fine leg. They manage to come back for the second.

H Singh to A Voges, Defended off the front foot by Voges presenting the full face of the bat.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has punched the ball off the backfoot back to Harbhajan who fields well.

Y Singh to A Voges, lands outside off again, Driven towards the mid-off region. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to M Hussey, lands outside off, Hussey rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball through long-off. One run added to the total.

Y Singh to A Voges, Pushed to the cover region by Voges. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey has played the reverse sweep. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Reverse sweep played by Hussey.

Y Singh to M Hussey, MISFIELD! ONCE! TWICE! Hussey got into position early and reverse swept that one. Poor effort by Kumar to save runs for his team first at short third man and then later at the third man fence. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges has played it to the point region. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.

H Singh to M Hussey, Hussey rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball through the cover. One run added to the total.

H Singh to M Hussey, Short delivery outside off, Hussey tries to cut it away but gets a bottom edge on that one.

H Singh to M Hussey, WIDDE! The ball is down the leg side but Hussey still goes after it but misses.

H Singh to A Voges, Voges works it down the leg side to fine leg. They pick up a single.

H Singh to A Voges, Defended off the front foot by Voges presenting the full face of the bat.

H Singh to M Hussey, Driven through mid-off by Hussey. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to A Voges, Driven through mid-on by Voges.

Y Singh to A Voges, Voges has played that with the full face of the bat.

100 up for Australia in the 22nd Over, 4 wickets down.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey has played it towards mid-wicket. One run added to the total.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. Two runs added to the total.

Y Singh to A Voges, Voges guides it to third man. Three runs added to the total.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total.

Adam Voges is the next man in at number 6, replacing White.

H Singh to C White, OUT! CAUGHT! Flighted delivery on middle, White comes down the track and chips it straight to Raina at mid-wicket who holds on. Australia have lost their fourth wicket for 93.

H Singh to M Hussey, Hussey works it down the leg side. One run added to the total.

H Singh to C White, White gives this a full swing of the bat, down on one knee to deep fine leg. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to C White, White has played that with the full face of the bat.

H Singh to C White, White gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it slightly uppishly to midwicket and it lands just short of the fielder.

H Singh to M Hussey, Hussey rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball through the covers. One run added to the total.

2 off that over. Australia have scored 45/1 in the last 10 overs of which 22/0 have come in the last 5 overs. India were 125/3 at this stage.

Y Singh to C White, White has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

Y Singh to C White, White dances down the track but decides to defend it.

Y Singh to C White, White has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

Y Singh to M Hussey, Hussey failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. Umpire Saheba signals Leg Bye. They pick up a single.

Y Singh to C White, White has pushed it to the cover region. One run added to the total.

Y Singh to C White, White defends it from within the crease.

Spin from both ends as Yuvraj Singh has been given the ball now. He replaces Ishant Sharma.

H Singh to C White, Full toss on middle, White comes down the track and drives the ball straight down the ground to long-on. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to C White, Full toss on middle, White comes down the track and blocks it.

H Singh to C White, White has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

H Singh to M Hussey, Punched off the backfoot by Hussey to deep extra cover. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to C White, White works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.

H Singh to M Hussey, Hussey rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball through the covers. The batsmen have run through for a single.

I Sharma to C White, Fuller length delivery outside off, White has played that with the full face of the bat.

I Sharma to M Hussey, Back of length delivery outside off, Hussey shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single.

I Sharma to M Hussey, Good length delivery outside off, Punched off the backfoot by Hussey.

I Sharma to C White, Fuller length delivery outside off, Played to the point region by White. They pick up a single.

I Sharma to M Hussey, Back of length delivery outside off, Hussey has guided it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.

I Sharma to M Hussey, Good length delivery outside off, Hussey has played that with the full face of the bat to point.

H Singh to M Hussey, Driven towards the mid-off region. They pick up a single.

H Singh to C White, White sweeps it to fine leg. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to C White, Short delivery outside off, Punched off the backfoot by White straight to cover.

H Singh to C White, White has nudged the ball fine down the leg side.

H Singh to M Hussey, Hussey rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball through the covers. Poor effort by Raina to save runs for his team. The batsmen have run through for a single.

H Singh to C White, White works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.

DRINKS. Australia have reached 77/3 in 16 overs chasing a mammoth 355. Watson, Paine and skipper Ponting all back in the hut. Praveen Kumar has got 2 scalps while Ishant Sharma has picked up a wicket. Hussey and White have added 32 for the fourth wicket so far. India are all over Australia. The visitors would be hoping for a good counter-attack from the lower middle-order which could prove useful for the remaining matches. As far as this match is concerned, India are just a wicket away from getting into the inexperienced lower middle-order.

I Sharma to M Hussey, TOP EDGE! FOUR! Short delivery outside off, Hussey goes for the pull but gets a top edge over the keeper. THAT IS DRINKS.

I Sharma to C White, Fuller length delivery outside off, White drives this through the covers. One run added to the total.

I Sharma to C White, Short delivery outside off, White has stood up on his toes to play that one on the off side.

I Sharma to C White, White has played that with the full face of the bat.

I Sharma to C White, Fuller length delivery outside off, White shoulders arms to let that one through.

I Sharma to C White, FOUR! Good length delivery outside off, Punched off the backfoot by White through the covers.

13 off that over. Australia have scored 48/2 in the last 10 overs of which 23/1 have come in the 5 overs of the Bowling Powerplay. India were 97/2 at this stage.

H Singh to M Hussey, Defended off the front foot by Hussey presenting the full face of the bat.

H Singh to M Hussey, Hussey has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

H Singh to M Hussey, Defended off the back foot by Hussey.

H Singh to M Hussey, WIDE! The ball is way wide on the leg side but Hussey still goes after it and misses.

H Singh to M Hussey, ANOTHER FOUR! Another short delivery outside off, Cut away through square on the off side.

H Singh to M Hussey, FOUR MORE! Short delivery outside off, Hussey rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball through the covers.

H Singh to M Hussey, FOUR! Flighted delivery outside off, Hussey drives this through the covers.

Spin for the first time as Harbhajan Singh has been given the ball. He replaces Praveen Kumar.

I Sharma to C White, Overpitched delivery outside off, White shoulders arms to let that one through.

I Sharma to M Hussey, Good length delivery outside off, Hussey guides it to third man. One run added to the total.

I Sharma to M Hussey, Back of length delivery outside off, Hussey has played that with the full face of the bat.

I Sharma to M Hussey, Fuller length delivery outside off, Hussey has played that with the full face of the bat back to the bowler.

I Sharma to C White, Good length delivery outside off, White guides it to third man. One run added to the total.

I Sharma to M Hussey, Fuller length delivery outside off, Driven through mid-off by Hussey. Man at cover intercepts and misfields and they pick up a single.

50 up for Australia in the 13th Over, 3 wickets down.

P Kumar to C White, FOUR! UP AND OVER! Overpitched on leg stump, White has lofted it over Mid-on.

P Kumar to C White, Good length delivery outside off, White has played that with the full face of the bat.

P Kumar to M Hussey, Short delivery outside off, Cut away through square on the off side to deep cover. The batsmen have run through for a single. Hussey gets off the mark.

P Kumar to C White, Good length delivery outside off, White has punched that ball through the offside to cover. The batsmen have run through for a single.

P Kumar to C White, Fuller length delivery outside off, White has played that off the front foot and into the ground to point.

P Kumar to C White, Good length delivery outside off, Defended off the front foot by White presenting the full face of the bat.

I Sharma to C White, Overpitched delivery outside off, White gets an inside edge to midwicket. A committed effort by Tendulkar to save runs for his team. One run added to the total.

I Sharma to C White, Short delivery outside off, White plays the Square-Cut straight to point.

I Sharma to C White, Fuller length delivery on middle, Driven stright to mid-on.

I Sharma to C White, Overpitched delivery outside off, White lets the ball go.

I Sharma to C White, Fuller length delivery outside off, White shoulders arms to let that one through.

I Sharma to C White, Good length delivery just outside off, White chooses to leave the ball.

Excellent over from Praveen Kumar. A wicket maiden.

P Kumar to M Hussey, Hussey has played that with the full face of the bat.

P Kumar to M Hussey, AND AGAIN! Fuller length delivery outside off again, Hussey fails to put bat on ball yet again.

P Kumar to M Hussey, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Hussey was beaten and missed the line of the delivery as he attempted to cover the line.

P Kumar to M Hussey, And again. Replica of the previous delivery.

P Kumar to M Hussey, Fuller length delivery outside off, Hussey lets the ball go.

Michael Hussey is the new man in at number 5, replacing his skipper Ponting. Australia have now lost 3/25 in 32 balls!

P Kumar to R Ponting, OUT! LBW! Fuller length delivery on off stump, Ponting failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads as he tried to flick across the line. Umpire Tarapore declares Ponting OUT. Australia have lost their third wicket for 45. That was dead plumb.

Bowling Powerplay has been taken.

4 off that over and a wicket. End of the First Powerplay. Australia have scored 25/1 in the last 5 overs. India were 67/1 at this stage.

I Sharma to C White, White has played that off the front foot and into the ground.

I Sharma to C White, And again. Action replay of the previous delivery.

I Sharma to C White, Good length delivery outside off, White chooses to leave the ball.

I Sharma to C White, FOUR! Short ball outside off, White has punched that ball through the offside through covers.

I Sharma to C White, Good length delivery outside off, White shoulders arms to let that one through.

Cameron White is the new man in at number 4, replacing Watson. Australia have now lost 2/21 in 26 balls!

I Sharma to S Watson, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Short ball just outside off, the ball jags back sharply and Watson tries to fend it away but gets an outside edge to Tendulkar at slip who takes a good low catch. Australia have lost their second wicket for 41.

Ishant Sharma has been brought into the attack. He replaces Nehra.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Good length delivery on off stump, Defended off the front foot by Ponting presenting the full face of the bat.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Fuller length delivery on middle, Ponting has played that with the full face of the bat.

P Kumar to R Ponting, WIDE! Fuller length delivery but down leg, Ponting still goes after it and misses.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Fuller length delivery wide outside off, Ponting slashes but fails to make contact.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Ponting has played it towards mid-wicket.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Ponting has played that with the full face of the bat.

P Kumar to S Watson, CHANCE OF A RUN-OUT! MISSED! Fuller length delivery on middle, Watson has driven it straight to Gambhir at midwicket who goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps at the non-striker's end. Had he hit, it was curtains for Watson.

A Nehra to R Ponting, FOUR MORE! Good length delivery on middle, Ponting flicks it away with a wristy shot past midwicket.

A Nehra to R Ponting, Short ball outside off, Ponting tries to pull that one but failed to connect it.

A Nehra to R Ponting, FOUR! Overpitched outside off, Ponting has driven that ball straight back down the ground.

A Nehra to S Watson, Back of length delivery on middle, Watson rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball to mid-on. One run added to the total.

A Nehra to S Watson, Good length delivery outside off, Defended off the front foot by Watson presenting the full face of the bat.

A Nehra to S Watson, BOUNCER! Watson shoulders arms to let that one through.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Good length delivery outside off, Punched off the backfoot by Ponting straight to cover.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Ponting has played that with the full face of the bat.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Good length delivery outside off, Ponting has played that with the full face of the bat.

P Kumar to S Watson, Defended off the back foot by Watson. One run added to the total.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Good length delivery outside off, Ponting has punched that ball straight to Raina at cover who misfields and the batsmen have run through for a single.

P Kumar to R Ponting, Good length delivery on middle, Ponting flicks it away with a wristy shot to fine leg. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.

A Nehra to S Watson, Short delivery outside off, Watson miscues the pull to Sehwag at short midwicket.

A Nehra to S Watson, FOUR! CRISP! Good length delivery on leg stump, Watson flicks it away with a wristy shot to square leg.

A Nehra to S Watson, Watson has played that with the full face of the bat.

A Nehra to R Ponting, Fuller length delivery on middle, Ponting flicks it away with a wristy shot to fine leg. The batsmen have run through for a single. The skipper gets off the mark.

A Nehra to R Ponting, Good length delivery outside off, Ponting chooses to leave the ball.

A Nehra to S Watson, Watson has driven it through mid-on. The batsmen have run through for a single.

Skipper Ricky Ponting is the new man in at number 3, replacing Paine.

6 off that over and a wicket. India were 32/1 at this stage.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, OUT! BOWLED! The off stump has been uprooted by Kumar. Good length delivery outside off, Paine swings across the line and gets an inside edge to his off stump. Australia have lost their first wicket for 20.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, FOUR! SMACK! Short delivery outside off, Paine pulls it over midwicket.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, Fuller length delivery outside off, Paine walks down the track again and plays that off the front foot and into the ground to short extra cover.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, Played to the point region by Paine.

P Kumar to S Watson, Watson has driven it through mid-on. One run added to the total.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, Good length delivery on off stump, Paine walks down the track and flicks it away to fine leg with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.

A Nehra to S Watson, Good length delivery outside off, Watson has stood up on his toes to play that one.

A Nehra to S Watson, Fuller length delivery on middle, Watson works it down the leg side.

A Nehra to S Watson, WIDE! Good length delivery down leg, Watson tries flicking it but misses.

A Nehra to S Watson, Short and wide outside off, Watson goes after this one but misses the line completely.

A Nehra to Tim Paine, Fuller length delivery outside off, Defended off the back foot by Paine to mid-off. One run added to the total.

A Nehra to Tim Paine, Good length delivery outside off again, Paine defends it from within the crease.

A Nehra to Tim Paine, Good length delivery on middle, Paine has played that off the front foot and into the ground back to Nehra who fields it on his follow-through.

P Kumar to S Watson, FOUR! SLAP! Short and wide outside off, Watson plays the Square-Cut past a diving point.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, Good length delivery outside off, Defended off the front foot by Paine presenting the full face of the bat. One run added to the total.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, Short and wide outside off, Paine goes after this one but misses the line completely.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, Appeal for LBW, Good length delivery on leg stump, The ball strikes Paine very low on the pads as he misses the flick. Umpire Tarapore isn't interested in the appeal.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, Fuller length delivery outside off, Paine shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.

P Kumar to Tim Paine, Good length delivery outside off, Paine has played that with the full face of the bat.

A Nehra to S Watson, BOUNCER! Short delivery outside off, Watson does well to leave that bouncer.

A Nehra to Tim Paine, Overpitched delivery on middle, Defended off the back foot by Paine to mid-on and sets off for a quick single. One run added to the total.

A Nehra to S Watson, Good length delivery on leg stump, Delicate glance by Watson through the fine leg region. One run added to the total.

A Nehra to S Watson, Fuller length delivery on middle, Played straight to mid-wicket by Watson. Gambhir goes for a direct hit but misses the stumps at the striker's end. Watson was home anyways.

A Nehra to S Watson, Good length delivery outside off, Defended off the back foot by Watson.

A Nehra to S Watson, Watson does well to stand tall and play that short delivery.

Ashish Nehra to share the new ball with Praveen Kumar.

P Kumar to S Watson, Good length delivery outside off, Played to the point region by Watson. The batsmen have run through for a single.

P Kumar to S Watson, FOUR! Good length delivery on leg stump, Delicate glance by Watson through the fine leg region. Watson gets off the mark.

P Kumar to S Watson, Good length delivery on middle, Defended off the back foot by Watson to midwicket.

P Kumar to S Watson, Short and wide outside off, Watson slashes hard but fails to put bat on ball.

P Kumar to S Watson, Watson shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.

P Kumar to S Watson, Defended off the back foot by Watson.

Welcome back for the run-chase! 355 to win from 300 balls for Australia to go 2-0 up in this series. Mammoth ask. They would be looking to fight till the very end. Out come Watson and Paine for the run-chase! Praveen Kumar to start off proceedings for India.