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Hero Honda Cup 2009: 7th ODI: India vs Australia

November 12, 2009 By: Spunky Category: Cricket News 1 Comment →

The final ODI between India and Australia in the Hero Honda Cup 2009 has been called off due to rain. The match was scheduled to be held at Mumbai and due to cyclone the match was abandoned.

This leaves Australia to grab the trophy with 4-2 lead.

Also India slipped down the ranking to third with wider gap. Australia tops the ICC ODI rankings and following them are the South Africa and India.

Hero Honda Cup 2009: India vs Australia: Australia win by 3 runs

November 05, 2009 By: Spunky Category: Cricket News, Player News No Comments →

Australia innings (50 overs maximum)

SR Watson c Jadeja b Harbhajan Singh 93(89 balls, 4*9,6*3)

SE Marsh c Gambhir b Nehra 112(112 balls, 4*8,6*2)

RT Ponting* b Kumar 45(45 balls, 4*3,6*1)

CL White c Tendulkar b Kumar 57(33 balls, 4*2,6*5)

MEK Hussey not out 31(22 balls, 4*1,6*2)

Extras (lb 6, w 5, nb 1) 12

Total (4 wickets; 50 overs) 350

Fall of wickets:1-145 (Watson, 25.2 ov), 2-236 (Ponting, 38.5 ov), 3-270 (Marsh, 42.5 ov), 4-350 (White, 49.6 ov)

Bowling:P Kumar:9-0-68-2-7.55(1w), A Nehra:10-0-79-1-7.90(2w), MM Patel:9-0-73-0-8.11(1nb, 1w), RA Jadeja:5-0-44-0-8.80, Harbhajan Singh:10-0-44-1-4.40, Yuvraj Singh:7-0-36-0-5.14

India innings (target: 351 runs from 50 overs) R B 4s 6s SR

V Sehwag c Bollinger b Hilfenhaus 38(30 balls,4*5,6*1)

SR Tendulkar c Hauritz b McKay 175(141 balls, 4*19,6*4)

G Gambhir c Hilfenhaus b McKay 8(13 balls,4*1)

Yuvraj Singh c & b Watson 9(10 balls, 4*1)

MS Dhoni*† c Voges b McKay 6(15 balls)

SK Raina c Manou b Watson 59(59 balls, 4*3,6*3)

Harbhajan Singh c Manou b Watson 0(2 balls)

RA Jadeja run out (White/McKay) 23(17 balls, 4*3)

P Kumar run out (Hauritz/†Manou) 9(9 balls, 6*1)

A Nehra c Hussey b Bollinger 1(2 balls)

MM Patel not out 2(3 balls)

Extras (b 1, lb 5, w 8, nb 3) 17

Total (all out; 49.4 overs) 347

Fall of wickets:1-66 (Sehwag, 8.5 ov), 2-92 (Gambhir, 13.3 ov), 3-126 (Yuvraj Singh, 18.3 ov), 4-162 (Dhoni, 23.3 ov), 5-299 (Raina, 42.3 ov), 6-300 (Harbhajan Singh, 42.6 ov), 7-332 (Tendulkar, 47.1 ov), 8-333 (Jadeja, 47.4 ov), 9-335 (Nehra, 48.1 ov), 10-347 (Kumar, 49.4 ov)

Bowling:BW Hilfenhaus:10-0-72-1-7.20(1nb, 3w), DE Bollinger:10-0-75-1-7.50(2nb, 3w), CJ McKay:10-0-59-3-5.90(2w), SR Watson:8.4-0-47-3-5.42, NM Hauritz:5-0-43-0-8.60, AC Voges:3-0-19-0-6.33, MEK Hussey:3-0-26-0-8.66

Man of the match: Sachin Tendulkar

India lost the excellent chasing game against Australia by just 3 runs at Hyderabad in the Hero Honda cup. With this, it becomes a pressure for India to win the next two matches to take the trophy.

Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar reached his 17000 runs mark when he was at 7 runs and went on to a greater height in his cricketing history reaching 175 runs from just 141 balls. He is the major contributor in this todays match where Australia had set a target of 351 runs.

India would have won the game easily if they had not lost Sachin or Jadeja. As the key players were out without making runs at the scoreboard, it became a tragic end for the Indian team.

Australia put an excellent show with both batting and bowling. The ODI debutant CJ Mckay slammed 3 wickets.Watson was excellent today at the Uppal with both bat and ball. He made 93 runs with bat and also obtained 3 wickets.

Scoreboard:

Australia innings (50 overs maximum)

SR Watson c Jadeja b Harbhajan Singh 93(89 balls, 4*9,6*3)

SE Marsh c Gambhir b Nehra 112(112 balls, 4*8,6*2)

RT Ponting* b Kumar 45(45 balls, 4*3,6*1)

CL White c Tendulkar b Kumar 57(33 balls, 4*2,6*5)

MEK Hussey not out 31(22 balls, 4*1,6*2)

Extras (lb 6, w 5, nb 1) 12

Total (4 wickets; 50 overs) 350

Fall of wickets:1-145 (Watson, 25.2 ov), 2-236 (Ponting, 38.5 ov), 3-270 (Marsh, 42.5 ov), 4-350 (White, 49.6 ov)

Bowling:P Kumar:9-0-68-2-7.55(1w), A Nehra:10-0-79-1-7.90(2w), MM Patel:9-0-73-0-8.11(1nb, 1w), RA Jadeja:5-0-44-0-8.80, Harbhajan Singh:10-0-44-1-4.40, Yuvraj Singh:7-0-36-0-5.14

India innings (target: 351 runs from 50 overs) R B 4s 6s SR

V Sehwag c Bollinger b Hilfenhaus 38(30 balls,4*5,6*1)

SR Tendulkar c Hauritz b McKay 175(141 balls, 4*19,6*4)

G Gambhir c Hilfenhaus b McKay 8(13 balls,4*1)

Yuvraj Singh c & b Watson 9(10 balls, 4*1)

MS Dhoni*† c Voges b McKay 6(15 balls)

SK Raina c Manou b Watson 59(59 balls, 4*3,6*3)

Harbhajan Singh c Manou b Watson 0(2 balls)

RA Jadeja run out (White/McKay) 23(17 balls, 4*3)

P Kumar run out (Hauritz/†Manou) 9(9 balls, 6*1)

A Nehra c Hussey b Bollinger 1(2 balls)

MM Patel not out 2(3 balls)

Extras (b 1, lb 5, w 8, nb 3) 17

Total (all out; 49.4 overs) 347

Fall of wickets:1-66 (Sehwag, 8.5 ov), 2-92 (Gambhir, 13.3 ov), 3-126 (Yuvraj Singh, 18.3 ov), 4-162 (Dhoni, 23.3 ov), 5-299 (Raina, 42.3 ov), 6-300 (Harbhajan Singh, 42.6 ov), 7-332 (Tendulkar, 47.1 ov), 8-333 (Jadeja, 47.4 ov), 9-335 (Nehra, 48.1 ov), 10-347 (Kumar, 49.4 ov)

Bowling:BW Hilfenhaus:10-0-72-1-7.20(1nb, 3w), DE Bollinger:10-0-75-1-7.50(2nb, 3w), CJ McKay:10-0-59-3-5.90(2w), SR Watson:8.4-0-47-3-5.42, NM Hauritz:5-0-43-0-8.60, AC Voges:3-0-19-0-6.33, MEK Hussey:3-0-26-0-8.66

Man of the match: Sachin Tendulkar

Tags: Australia - India ODI Series 2009, Hero Honda Cup 2009, India vs Australia, Sachin Tendulkar

Hero Honda Cup 2009: 4th ODI: India vs Australia

November 02, 2009 By: Spunky Category: Cricket News No Comments →

India’s Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have picked up injuries and are doubtful to open in the Mohali match. The wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been called up to the squad as cover for the openers.

Gambhir was struck on neck by full-blooded pull from Ponting while fielding at short leg and a yorker from Peter Siddle crashed into Sehwag’s foot.

In the Australian side, James Hopes who had picked up hamstring strain in the first ODI is flying back home. Clint McKay has joined the squad after Moises Henriques and Graham Manou. Mitchell JOhnsonis playing despite a sore ankle.

If India wins the MOndays contest, they will claim the No. 1 ranking in one-day internationals.

India’s Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag have picked up injuries and are doubtful to open in the Mohali match. The wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been called up to the squad as cover for the openers.

Gambhir was struck on neck by full-blooded pull from Ponting while fielding at short leg and a yorker from Peter Siddle crashed into Sehwag’s foot.

In the Australian side, James Hopes who had picked up hamstring strain in the first ODI is flying back home. Clint McKay has joined the squad after Moises Henriques and Graham Manou. Mitchell JOhnsonis playing despite a sore ankle.

If India wins the Mondays contest, they will claim the No. 1 ranking in one-day internationals.

Tags: Australia - India ODI Series 2009, Hero Honda Cup 2009, India vs Australia

Hero Honda Cup 2009: 3rd ODI: India vs Australia

October 31, 2009 By: Spunky Category: Cricket News No Comments →

The Australian fast bowle Brett Lee has been ruled out of the remaining matches on the ongoing ODI series against India. Lee will fly back home because of an elbow injury.

He is also likely to miss the home test series against West Indies.

Lee was unable to complete his quota of overs on the first ODI in Vadodara and this elbow problem kept him out of the second ODI in Nagpur. The injury is the latest setback for Lee who also missed the Ashes in England due to fitness problems.

James Hopes willnot be playing the third ODi as he is suffering from hamstring strain. Now with Lee joining him, it is likely to be a major setback for the Aussies.

Also Tim Paine, the Australian wicket keeper who broke his finger during the second ODI will be replaced by Graham Manou, who is expected to reach Delhi for the third ODI.

The Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has been ruled out of the remaining matches on the ongoing ODI series against India. Lee will fly back home because of an elbow injury.

He is also likely to miss the home test series against West Indies.

Lee was unable to complete his quota of overs on the first ODI in Vadodara and this elbow problem kept him out of the second ODI in Nagpur. The injury is the latest setback for Lee who also missed the Ashes in England due to fitness problems.

James Hopes willnot be playing the third ODi as he is suffering from hamstring strain. Now with Lee joining him, it is likely to be a major setback for the Aussies.

Also Tim Paine, the Australian wicket keeper who broke his finger during the second ODI will be replaced by Graham Manou, who is expected to reach Delhi for the third ODI.

Tags: Australia - India ODI Series 2009, Brett Lee, Hero Honda Cup 2009, India vs Australia, James Hopes, Tim Paine

2nd ODI: India vs Australia: India sets tough target of 355

October 28, 2009 By: Spunky Category: Cricket News No Comments →

Australia won the toss and opted to field first against India in the second ODI of the Hero Honda Cup at Nagpur.

Though India lost Sachin (4), Sehwag (40) and Yuvraj (23) even before reaching 100 runs, Captain Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir (76 runs from 80 balls, 4*6) made excellent partnership and helped raise the teams total to a large extent.

After Gambhir returned to the pavillion, Raina joined Dhoni. Dhoni gave a catch to Paine in Johnson’s ballin the 49-3 overs, when he was at 124 runs from 107 balls (4*9, 6*3). Raina made 62 from 50 balls (4*6, 6*1).

After 50 overs, India set a target of 355 runs for Australia. With a huge target, Australia has started batting.

Australia won the toss and opted to field first against India in the second ODI of the Hero Honda Cup at Nagpur.

Though India lost Sachin (4), Sehwag (40) and Yuvraj (23) even before reaching 100 runs, Captain Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir (76 runs from 80 balls, 4*6) made excellent partnership and helped raise the teams total to a large extent.

After Gambhir returned to the pavillion, Raina joined Dhoni. Dhoni gave a catch to Paine in Johnson’s ball in the 49.3 overs, when he was at 124 runs from 107 balls (4*9, 6*3). Raina made 62 from 50 balls (4*6, 6*1).

After 50 overs, India set a target of 355 runs for Australia. With a huge target, Australia has started batting.

Tags: Australia - India ODI Series 2009, Australia vs India, Hero Honda Cup 2009, India vs Australia, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina

India Vs Australia: Lee, Johnson and Hopes suffer injuries

October 27, 2009 By: Spunky Category: Cricket News No Comments →

After India its now Australia’s turn with injuries ruining the team. James Hopes is ruled out of the seconf match and there is also a question of availability of Brett Lee and Mitchell JOhnson.

Hopes suffered a hamstring strain during the first match in Vadodara While Mitchell Johnson left the field with a left ankle problem while Lee complaining of a sore elbow.

Australia already lost their key players Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin and Nathan Bracken due to injuries before the tour began. Also some players who were playing for New South Wales arived at Vadodara some 12 hours before the match as they were caught up in the Champions League Twenty20.

After India its now Australia’s turn with injuries ruining the team. James Hopes is ruled out of the second match and there is also a question of availability of Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson.

Hopes suffered a hamstring strain during the first match in Vadodara, while Mitchell Johnson left the field with a left ankle problem while Lee complaining of a sore elbow.

Australia already lost their key players Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin and Nathan Bracken to injuries before the tour began. Also some players who were playing for New South Wales arrived at Vadodara some 12 hours before the match after the Champions League Twenty20.

Tags: Australia - India ODI Series 2009, Brett Lee, Hero Honda Cup 2009, India vs Australia, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, New South Wales

India vs Australia: Australia lead by 1-0

October 26, 2009 By: Spunky Category: Cricket News No Comments →

India came close to victory against Australia in the first One-Day International but lost to the Champions by just 4 runs, with victory coming only in the final over.

It was Harbhajan Singh (49 from 31 balls) and Praveen Kumar (40 from 32 balls – not out) who took the match a long way with their 84-run stand off 57 deliveries.

Even captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni conceded that his team lost the plot well before Harbhajan and Kumar staged a fightback. He felt the match was lost in the five overs of batting Powerplay – which was taken at the start of the 35th over – when three wickets fell while scoring just 32 runs.

“We lost four wickets in the Powerplay and I think that was the turning point. We lost three wickets in the Poweplay without cashing in too much, but thanks to Bhajji and Praveen they took the game close. I think we lost too many wickets in the Powerplay,”Dhoni said, reflecting on the defeat at the IPCL stadium in Vadodara on Sunday.

India came close to victory against Australia in the first One-Day International but lost to the Champions by just 4 runs, with victory coming only in the final over.

It was Harbhajan Singh (49 from 31 balls) and Praveen Kumar (40 from 32 balls – not out) who took the match a long way with their 84-run stand off 57 deliveries.

Even captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni conceded that his team lost the plot well before Harbhajan and Kumar staged a fightback. He felt the match was lost in the five overs of batting Powerplay – which was taken at the start of the 35th over – when three wickets fell while scoring just 32 runs.

“We lost four wickets in the Powerplay and I think that was the turning point. We lost three wickets in the Poweplay without cashing in too much, but thanks to Bhajji and Praveen they took the game close. I think we lost too many wickets in the Powerplay,”Dhoni said, reflecting on the defeat at the IPCL stadium in Vadodara on Sunday.

Tags: Australia - India ODI Series, Australia vs India, Harbhajan Singh, India vs Australia, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Michael Hussey, Praveen Kumar, Ricky Ponting

India Vs Australia: India hit by injuries

October 25, 2009 By: Spunky Category: Cricket News No Comments →

Indian team is hit by injuries this India Australia series. There is doubt if the Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and explosive batsman Yuvraj Singh will feature in the tomorrow’s first match. However, Dhoni doesn’t have any replacement and is expected to remain while Yuvraj is likely to be fit for the second ODI.

Dhoni limped off the ground after hurting his left knee during practice on Friday while Yuvraj was yet to recover fully from a finger injury that kept him out of the Champions Trophy in South Africa in September-October.

Dhoni stopped short of ruling out Yuvraj for the opening game while also refusing to confirm his availability.

At the pre-match media conference on Saturday, Dhoni said “I am feeling a lot better now but I will see how it goes on the morning of the match.”

“As for Yuvraj, all I can say is that he will surely be available for the second match.” He also added that “Most guys are carrying small niggles but there is nothing major.”

“You can’t do much when someone gets injured while batting or bowling during practice sessions, which are so intense.”

The injuries increase the home team’s pressure after their early exit from the Champions Trophy.

Dhoni is the only specialist wicketkeeper in the 15-member Indian squad as the selectors have left aside Dinesh Karthik, who was the back up keeper for the Champions Trophy.

India is however strengthened by the return of aggressive opener Virender Sehwag, who missed the action in South Africa with a shoulder injury.