Dhoni-led India concede the (Aus)s(er)ies

India made a couple of changes to their playing eleven – Manish Pandey and Ravichandran Ashwin made way for a couple of One-day International debutants – Gurkeerat Singh Mann and Rishi Dhawan.

Australia made one change to the (Jo)eleven that last played the Indians – Paris made way for Mitchell Marsh.

On winning the toss, Steve Smith, Australia’s skipper, inserted the visitors.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 43, and lost a wicket.

Rohit, who faced 11 balls, scored half-a-dozen. Twenty-seven balls into the (Shar)match, he was caught by Matthew Wade. Kane Richardson broke the 15-run stand.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 164, and lost a wicket.

India scored 50 off 11.3 overs (69 balls). Australia had conceded three extras at that point.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 66 balls. While Shikhar Dhawan’s contribution to the partnership was 21, Virat Kohli’s contribution to it was 26. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Eighteen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. India had scored 77 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Shikhar was batting on 36, Kohli was batting on 30.

India scored 100 off 21.4 overs (130 balls). Australia had conceded five extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries – came off 51 balls.

Shikhar’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 76 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 120 balls. While Dhawan’s contribution to the partnership was 51, Kohli’s contribution to it was 48. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was four.

Shikhar, whose 91-ball innings included nine boundaries, eventually scored 68. A hundred and thirty-four balls after Rohit’s dismissal, John Hastings broke the 119-run partnership.

India scored 150 off 30.3 overs (183 balls). Australia had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

Thirty-six overs into the match, the second drinks break was taken. India had scored 184 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Kohli was batting on 84, Ajinkya Rahane was batting on 20.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 55 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 29, Rahane’s contribution to it was 20. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 200 off 39.2 overs (236 balls). Australia had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 88, and lost four wickets.

Kohli’s ton – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 105 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 101 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 48, Rahane’s contribution to it was 47. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was five.

Rahane’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a six – came off 54 balls.

He eventually faced 55 balls, failing to add to the aforementioned score. A hundred and five balls after Shikhar’s dismissal, he was caught by Glenn Maxwell, the player of the match. Hastings broke the 109-run partnership.

India scored 250 off 45.1 overs (271 balls). Australia had conceded 10 extras at that point.

Kohli, whose run-a-ball innings included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes, eventually scored 117. A dozen balls after Rahane’s dismissal, he was caught by George Bailey. Hastings broke the 22-run stand.

Although his innings included a boundary, Mann had no reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored eight. Ten balls later, James Faulkner broke the nine-run stand.

Mahendra Singh, India’s skipper, scored 23. His (Dho)nine-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes. Seven balls later, he was caught by Maxwell. Hastings broke the 14-run stand.

Ravindra Jadeja and Rishi faced five balls apiece, and were unbeaten. While the former scored half-a-dozen, the latter scored three.

Australia eventually conceded 14 extras. India scored 295 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets off 50 overs.

Mitchell bowled two overs, conceding 12. He was wicketless, as was Scott Boland and Maxwell, who bowled nine overs apiece. While the former conceded 63, the latter conceded 46.

Faulkner and Richardson bowled 10 overs each, picking up a wicket apiece. While the former conceded 63, the latter conceded 48. Hastings bowled 10 overs, conceding 58. He picked up four scalps.

The first Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 65, and lost a wicket.

Aaron, whose 23-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 21. Forty-three balls into the (Fin)chase, he was caught by Dhoni. Umesh Yadav broke the 48-run stand.

Australia scored 50 off 7.2 overs (44 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 166, and lost five wickets.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off as many balls. While Shaun Marsh’s contribution to the partnership was 15, the contribution of Steve Smith, Australia’s skipper, to it was 34. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Australia scored 100 off 15.5 overs (95 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Eighteen overs into the match, the first drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 108 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Shaun was batting on 43, Smith was batting on 40.

Smith, whose 45-ball innings included five boundaries, eventually scored 41. Seventy balls after Finch’s dismissal, he was caught by Rahane. Jadeja broke the 64-run partnership.

Shaun’s half-century – which included five boundaries – came off 53 balls.

Australia scored 150 off 26 overs (156 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Bailey, whose 23-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 21. Forty-four balls after Smith’s dismissal, he was stumped by Dhoni. Jadeja broke the 38-run stand.

Shaun, whose 73-ball innings included half-a-dozen boundaries, eventually scored 62. Twenty-three balls later, he was caught by Dhoni. Ishant Sharma broke the 17-run stand.

Australia scored 200 off 34.3 overs (207 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozen extras at that point.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 37. Mitchell, whose 14-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 17. Thirty-one balls later, Umesh Yadav and Dhoni ran him out.

It was at that point that the second drinks break was taken. Australia had scored 204 for the loss of five wickets at that point. Maxwell was batting on 34.

Wade, who faced 10 balls, scored half-a-dozen. Eighteen balls after Mitchell’s dismissal, he was caught by Shikhar. Ishant broke the 11-run stand.

Maxwell’s run-a-ball half-century included four boundaries and a six.

The third Powerplay of Australia’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 65, and lost a wicket.

Australia scored 250 off 42.5 overs (258 balls). India had conceded eight extras at that point.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 50 off 43 balls. While Maxwell’s contribution to the partnership was 35, Faulkner’s contribution to it was 13. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Maxwell, whose 83-ball innings included eight boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 96. Sixty-three balls after Wade’s dismissal, he was caught by Shikhar. Yadav broke the 80-run partnership.

Faulkner, whose 25-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 21. He was unbeaten, as was Hastings, who didn’t face a ball.

India eventually conceded nine extras. Australia, who scored 296 for the loss of seven wickets off 48.5 overs, won by three wickets with seven balls to spare.

Mann, who bowled five wicketless overs, conceded 27. Rishi, who bowled half-a-dozen wicketless overs, conceded 33. Barinder Sran, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 63.

Yadav, who bowled 9.5 overs, conceded 68. He picked up a couple of scalps, as did Ishant and Jadeja, who bowled 10 overs apiece. While the former conceded 53, the latter conceded 49.

Australia led the five-match series 3-0. In fact, they won the series with a couple of matches to spare.