India defeated Australia by 36 runs in the second One-Day International (ODI) in Rajkot to level the three-match series 1-1 on Friday. Mohammed Shami picked up three wickets while Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with two wickets each. India, having being put in to bat, had posted an imposing total of 340 for six in their quota of 50 overs. Shikhar Dhawan top-scored with a knock of 96 while India captain Virat Kohli and KL Rahul also scored half-centuries. In reply, Steve Smith stood out with a fluent knock of 98 before he chopped one onto his stumps off Kuldeep Yadav. Marnus Labuschagne, playing his first innings in the ODI format, looked good during his stay at the crease. Labuschagne scored 46 but after he was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja, Australia kept losing wickets at regular intervals and eventually fell short of the target by 36 runs. With the series level at 1-1, both teams will lock horns in the decider that will be played in Bengaluru on Sunday. (SCORECARD)
Highlights Between India vs Australia 2nd ODI, straight from Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
Thank you for joining us for the second ODI between India and Australia. India were clinical with the bat and bowl as they outshine the visitors to level the three-match series 1-1. The final ODI will be played in Bengaluru on Sunday. Do join us for all the live updates from the series decider in a couple of days.
Navdeep Saini trapped Ashton Agar right in front of the stumps and the on-field umpire gave the decision in favour of the bowling side. Agar went for a review and the replays showed that the ball was hitting the stumps. Australia lose their review and are eight down now in the chase.
Mohammed Shami cleans up Ashton Turner with a quick yorker. Turner was trying to make room and find the gap on the off side but Shami hits the target as Australia lose another one.
Rohit Sharma has injured his shoulder as he dived to save a boundary. Rohit straightaway held his shoulder and is being treated by the physio outside the boundary rope.
Mohammed Shami hit Ashton Turner on the pads but the on-field umpire gave it not out. India went for a review and the replays confirm that the ball was missing the stumps. Turner survives as India lose their review.
Kuldeep Yadav picks up his 100th ODI wicket as Alex Carey chipped one straight into the hands of Virat Kohli at short extra cover. Australia are four down now for 220.
Ravindra Jadeja finally gets the reward for his tidy bowling as Marnus Labuschagne tries to go inside out but fails to get the right connection and Mohammed Shami grabs a simple catch at long-off to bring India back in the game. He fell four short of his maiden ODI fifty.
Jadeja gets the breakthrough. Labuschagne departs after scoring 46.
Ravindra Jadeja traps Steve Smith in front and but the umpire has turned the LBW appeal down. India take review and the replays shows it would have been umpire's call, meaning India retain their review and Smith survives.
Steve Smith continues to collect one boundary in every over which hasn't kept the required run-rate in check. Shami offered width and Smith helped the ball towards third-man fence for a four.
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