M S-led India win the (Aus)s(er)ies

India made just one change to their playing eleven – Amit Mishra made way for Vinay Kumar.

Australia made just one change to the eleven that last played the Indians – Mitchell Johnson, who was celebrating his 32^nd birthday, made way for Nathan Coulter-Nile.

On winning the series, George Bailey, Australia’s skipper, inserted the hosts.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 64, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 6.2 overs (38 balls). Australia had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point. While the contribution to Rohit, the player of the (Shar)match and the player of the series, to the partnership was 15, Shikhar Dhawan’s contribution to it was 29.

Dhawan’s half-century – which included eight boundaries – came off 43 balls.

Fifteen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. India had scored 97 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 34, Dhawan’s contribution to it was 51.

India’s openers put on 100 off 15.1 overs (91 balls). Australia had conceded a dozen extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 34, Dhawan’s contribution to it was 55.

Seventeen overs into the match, there was an interruption due to rain. India had scored 107 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 37, Dhawan’s contribution to it was 58.

Dhawan, whose 57-ball innings included nine boundaries, eventually scored 60. Nineteen overs into the match, he was trapped leg before wicket by Xavier Doherty, who broke the 112-run partnership.

The second-wicket pair put on a run. Virat Kohli, who faced three balls, didn’t get off the mark. Five balls later, Coulter-Nile and Brad Haddin ran him out.

Sharma’s half-century – which included three boundaries and a six – came off 71 balls.

India scored 150 off 26.2 overs (158 balls). Australia had conceded a dozen extras at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 30, Suresh Raina’s contribution to it was 23. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Raina, whose 30-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 28. Fifty-eight balls after Kohli’s dismissal, he was trapped leg before wicket by Doherty, who broke the 72-run partnership.

India scored 200 off 33 overs (198 balls).

It was at that point that the second drinks break was taken. India had scored 203 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 92, Yuvraj Singh’s contribution to it was 11.

Yuvraj, whose 14-ball innings included a six, scored a dozen. Twenty-six balls later, he was caught by Haddin. James Faulkner broke the 22-run stand.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the batting Powerplay – was between the 36^th and the 40^th over. They scored 22, without the loss of a wicket.

Sharma’s ton – which included four boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes – came off 114 balls.

India scored 250 off 41.5 overs (251 balls).

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 54 balls. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 39, the contribution of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India’s skipper, to it was 15. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Sharma’s 150 – which included nine boundaries and as many sixes – came off 140 balls.

India scored 300 off 46.1 overs (277 balls).

The fifth-wicket pair put on 100 off 75 balls. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 72, Dhoni’s contribution to it was 30. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

India scored 350 off 48.1 overs (289 balls).

The fifth-wicket pair put on 150 off 88 balls. While Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 101, Dhoni’s contribution to it was 49. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

While Dhoni’s half-century – which included five boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 35 balls, Sharma’s 200 – which included a dozen boundaries and 15 sixes – came off 156 balls.

Sharma, whose 158-ball innings included a dozen boundaries and 16 sixes, eventually scored 209. Ninety-four balls after Yuvraj’s dismissal, he was caught by the substitute, Moises Henriques. Clint McKay broke the 167-run partnership.

The sixth-wicket pair put on (Dho)nine. The man from Ranchi eventually scored 62 off 38 balls, which included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes. Three balls later, Henriques and Haddin ran him out.

Ravindra Jadeja, who didn’t face a ball, was unbeaten.

India scored 383 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets off 50 overs. Aaron Finch bowled a wicketless over, conceding a couple. Glenn Maxwell bowled four wicketless overs, conceding 32. Shane Watson bowled five wicketless overs, conceding 26. Coulter-Nile bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceding 80.

McKay and Faulkner bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 89, the latter conceded 75. Doherty bowled 10 overs, conceding 74. He picked up a couple of scalps.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 46, for the loss of a wicket.

Finch, whose run-a-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Eight balls into the chase, he was trapped leg before wicket by Mohammed Shami, who broke the seven-run stand.

Australia scored 50 off 10.4 overs (64 balls). India hadn’t conceded any extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 60 balls. While Phillip Hughes’ contribution to the partnership was 20, Haddin’s contribution to it was 30. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Hughes, whose 33-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 23. Sixty-five balls after Finch’s dismissal, he was caught by Yuvraj. Ravichandran Ashwin broke the 57-run partnership.

The third-wicket pair put on half-a-dozen. Bailey, who faced a dozen balls, scored four. (Dho)Nineteen balls later, Yuvraj, Vinay and the wicketkeeper ran him out.

Haddin, whose 49-ball innings included seven boundaries, eventually scored 40. Nine balls later, Ashwin broke the four-run stand.

Australia scored 100 off 18 overs (109 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The second Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the batting Powerplay – was between the 21^st and the 25^th over. They scored 60, for the loss of a couple of wickets.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 24 balls. While Adam Voges’ contribution to the partnership was three, Maxwell’s contribution to it was 46. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Voges, who faced 14 balls, scored just four. Thirty-one balls after Haddin’s dismissal, Shami broke the 58-run partnership.

Maxwell’s half-century – which included three boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes – came off 18 balls. He eventually scored 60 off 22 balls, which included three boundaries and seven sixes. A couple of balls later, he was caught by Jadeja. Vinay broke the six-run stand.

Australia scored 150 off 23.4 overs (143 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 50 off 23 balls. While Faulkner’s contribution to the partnership was nine, Watson’s contribution to it was 41. Extras didn’t contribute to the partnership.

Australia scored 200 off 27.5 overs (168 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Watson, whose 22-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes, eventually conceded 49. Thirty-six balls after Maxwell’s dismissal, he was caught by Shami. Jadeja broke the 67-run partnership.

Coulter-Nile, who faced five balls, scored three. Eleven balls later, he was caught by Kohli. Jadeja broke the six-run stand.

Thirty-two overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 225 for the loss of eight wickets at that point. While Faulkner’s contribution to the partnership was 35, McKay hadn’t opened his account.

Faulkner’s half-century – which included three boundaries and four sixes – came off 35 balls.

Australia scored 250 off 34.1 overs (206 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

The ninth-wicket pair put on 50 off 27 balls. While Faulkner’s contribution to the partnership was 48, McKay hadn’t opened his account. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Faulkner’s ton – which included 11 boundaries and five sixes – came off 57 balls.

Australia scored 300 off 39.4 overs (239 balls).

The ninth-wicket pair put on 100 off 69 balls. While Faulkner’s contribution to the partnership was 88, McKay’s contribution to the partnership was 15. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

McKay, whose 37-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 18. Eighty-nine balls after Coulter-Nile’s dismissal, Jadeja broke the 115-run partnership.

The last-wicket pair failed to get off the mark. Faulkner, whose 73-ball innings included 11 boundaries and half-a-dozen sixes, eventually scored 116. The next ball, he was caught by Dhawan off the bowling of Shami.

Doherty, who didn’t face a ball, was unbeaten.

Australia, who were dismissed for 326 off 45.1 overs, lost by 57 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled eight wicketless overs, including a maiden. He conceded 47.

Vinay, who bowled nine overs, conceded 102. He picked up a wicket. Ashwin, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 52. He picked up a couple of wickets. Shami, who bowled 8.1 overs, conceded 52. He picked up three scalps, as did Jadeja, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 73.

India won the seven-match series 3-2.