Australia beat India in nail-biting finish
Published:Thursday | November 5, 2009 | 6:09 PM
Sachin Tendulkar hit 175 but it was not enough as hosts India lost a dramatic fifth One-Day International against Australia today by three runs with two balls remaining.
The game was played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Batting first after winning the toss, Australia racked up a huge total of 350 with Shaun Marsh scoring 112 and Shane Watson 93 in an opening stand of 145.
Cameron White 57, Ricky Ponting 45 and Michael Hussey 31 not out provided support.
Set a victory target of 351, India seemed to be heading toward victory in the second-highest run-chase in the history of one-day internationals, but Tendulkar\'s dismissal, off his 141st delivery, prompted a collapse.
They eventually were bowled out for 347 off the bowling of Shane Watson 3-47 and Clint McCay 3-59.
As a result of the victory, Australia have now taken a 3-2 lead in the seven-match series.
The series continues in Guwahati on Sunday.