10 Best ODI Matches of the Century

#6 India vs Australia (5th November 2009, Hyderabad)

India v Australia - 2009

India played against Australia in a high-scoring match that tested the nerves of the bowlers of both the teams. The match was a perfect synonym of thriller and was best among India - Australia contest.

Batting first, Australia scored 350 runs, courtesy 112 staging from Shaun Marsh and half-century knocks from Watson, Cameron White. After a decent start, team India lost their first wicket at 66. Although India lost their wickets at regular intervals, Sachin Tendulkar did not lose his nerve and produced such a marvellous showing of cricketing shots. When Sachin caught by Hauritz at 175, team India was at 7/332 with 17 balls remaining. But fate had other ideas, India lost all their wickets at 347 with 2 balls remaining.

SCORECARD SUMMARY

AUSTRALIA 350/4(50 OVERS)

INDIA 347(49.4 OVERS)

Result:

Australia won by 3 runs