Ind vs Aus, 1st ODI: 3 Things that went well for India ahead of the World cup

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India won the first ODI by six wickets
India won the first ODI by six wickets

#1 MS Dhoni peaking at the right time

MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni

The former Indian captain had a poor run in ODI cricket last year. He did not score a single half-century during this period. His position in the team was questioned too. But at the right time, Dhoni has hit form.

He began 2019 in style by scoring three consecutive half-centuries against Australia, which helped India win their first ever ODI bilateral series in Australia. Dhoni won the Man of the Series for his three great innings. With just five games away from the World Cup, Dhoni yet again found himself in the right situation and played the perfect second fiddle to Kedar Jadhav.

The former Indian captain scored his fourth consecutive ODI half-century against Australia. Dhoni's form and experience is extremely vital for India in the World Cup. He is peaking at the right time for India. This is the 36th time Dhoni has scored unbeaten 50+ score in ODIs which is a joint world record alongside Jacques Kallis.

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