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.
Highlights Between India vs Australia 2nd ODI, straight from Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
- 21:38 (IST)That's it from us!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.
- 21:18 (IST)OUT!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.
- 20:01 (IST)Live Score: Jadeja removes Labuschagne!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.