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3rd ODI: Chahal six-for, Dhoni-Jadhav fifties propel India to series-clinching win - As it happened

Vintage MS Dhoni once again produced a match-winning knock with the bat after Yuzvendra Chahal returned with splendid 6/42 as a clinical India defeated Australia by 7 wickets.

3rd ODI: Chahal six-for, Dhoni-Jadhav fifties propel India to a series-clinching win over Australia

Melbourne, Jan 18: Vintage MS Dhoni once again produced a match-winning knock with the bat after Yuzvendra Chahal returned with splendid 6/42 as a clinical India defeated Australia by 7 wickets in the third one-day international (ODI) to clinch the series 2-1 here on Friday (January 18).

Chasing a below-par total of 231, India looked a little off the course in the middle overs and panic could have just seeped in when Virat Kohli departed for (46 of 61 deliveries) but a calm and composed Dhoni controlled the game in his own style i.e. by taking it to the very end and finishing it off in a flourish.

The 37-year-old remained unbeaten at 87 off 114 deliveries with Kedar Jadhav (61 off 57balls) hitting the winning runs. It was the 48th occasion when the finisher was present at the crease when the winning runs were scored. The next best on this list is South African great Jonty Rhodes (33).

India lost their openers cheaply in the run chase as the wicket kept getting slower. Rohit Sharma (9 off 17) and Shikhar Dhawan (23 off 46) took their time to settle down but were outplayed by Aussie pacers. Jhye Richardson was the pick of the bowlers for the Aussies as he returned with the figures of 10-1-27-1.

Another comeback man Chahal (6/42) reposed the faith of captain for picking him up in a crucial game by producing best-ever figures from an Indian spinner on the Australian soil. Chahal removed the top-order and later got rid of the tail to ensure India have a slightly lesser total to chase. Pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (8-1-28-2) and Mohammed Shami (9.4-0-47-2) were equally lethal with the new and old ball.

Here's how the game panned out:

Jan 18, 2019, 4:35 pm IST

Virat Kohli: It wasn't a great wicket to bat on, so we had to take it deep, but they were professional in getting the job done. Kedar with bat and ball is always handy. Chahal bowled really well. It's been an amazing tour for us. We drew the T20 series, won the Test and the ODI series. We are feeling confident and balanced as a side with the World Cup in mind.

Jan 18, 2019, 4:34 pm IST

Aaron Finch: We took it down to the wire. Our batting in the first couple of games was very good. Maybe, we should have set our targets lower on those sort of pitches.

Jan 18, 2019, 4:34 pm IST

MS Dhoni has been named the Man of the Series for his 3 fifties and two match-winning knocks.

"It was a slow wicket, so it was difficult to hit whenever you wanted to. No point going after the bowlers who were bowling well, so we wanted to take it deep and that was the plan. Kedar did a great job in executing. I am happy to bat at any number. The important thing is where the team needs me. I can't say I can't bat at No. 6 after playing 14 years," says Dhoni.

Jan 18, 2019, 4:34 pm IST

MS Dhoni has been named the Man of the Series for his 3 fifties and two match-winning knocks.

"It was a slow wicket, so it was difficult to hit whenever you wanted to. No point going after the bowlers who were bowling well, so we wanted to take it deep and that was the plan. Kedar did a great job in executing. I am happy to bat at any number. The important thing is where the team needs me. I can't say I can't bat at No. 6 after playing 14 years," says Dhoni.

Jan 18, 2019, 4:32 pm IST

Yuzvendra Chahal named the Man of the Match for his 6/42. "I enjoyed bowling for the first time in Australia (internationals). The ball was spinning a little bit, so I planned to bowl slow and vary my pace. Looking forward to the New Zealand series."

Jan 18, 2019, 4:28 pm IST

King of Chase!

Jan 18, 2019, 4:18 pm IST

India win! Kedar Jadhav hits the winning runs as Team India win the match by 7 wickets and clinch series 2-1. MS Dhoni 87*, his third consecutive half-century, and 61* from Kedar Jadhav lead the way in another remarkable run chase for the visitors.

Jan 18, 2019, 4:14 pm IST

Four!! Dhoni gets a boundary and scores are level. India need just one run to win.

Jan 18, 2019, 4:08 pm IST

FIFTY! Kedar Jadhav gets to his half-century with a boundary. India - 217/8 in 48 overs. 14 needed off 12 deliveries. That boundary also brought 100-run partnership between him and Dhoni.

Jan 18, 2019, 4:05 pm IST

Four! Boundary on the next delivery for Dhoni.

Jan 18, 2019, 4:02 pm IST

Dropped! Dhoni charges down the ground to hammer Stoinis but Finch couldn't hold on to it at mid-off. India steal a couple and Kedar survives a run out by a whisker.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:56 pm IST

Good attendance at MCG!

Jan 18, 2019, 3:55 pm IST

200 comes up for India in 46.2 overs. They still need 31 to win.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:52 pm IST

11 runs came from 46th over. India need 33 from 24 deliveries. It's going to be a nail-biting thriller.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:46 pm IST

Four! MS Dhoni gets a boundary on the fourth delivery from Stoinis' over. India reach 187/3 after 45 overs. 44 needed from 30 balls. Big strokes needed from Dhoni and Kedar as they have 7 wickets in hand.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:39 pm IST

0,0,0,0,0,1! Just one run conceded by Adam Zampa from his final over. Dhoni played the spinner with extra caution, but the asking rate has climbed up.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:36 pm IST

5 runs conceded by Marcus Stoinis from his over. India reach 178/3 after 43 overs. It's getting tight into the middle. India still 53 short of target, 42 balls remaining. It's evenly poised.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:29 pm IST

Review lost! Australia lose their DRS as they go upstairs to review appeal against Dhoni. The ball was missing wickets. Dhoni stays.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:24 pm IST

Dhoni taking some medical aide on the field from physio Patrick Farhart. There's some problem in his thigh. India need 60 from 54 deliveries.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:19 pm IST

India reach 165/3 in 40 overs. Ten overs left and the visitors need 66 more runs to win. Dhoni (54*) and Jadhav (29*) out there.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:16 pm IST

50-run-partnership between MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav in 58 deliveries.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:09 pm IST

Fifty! Third consecutive half-century from MS Dhoni. This is his 70th ODI fifty and came off 74 deliveries but the onus of taking India home lies on his shoulders.

Jan 18, 2019, 3:03 pm IST

7 runs came from that over bowled by Marcus Stoinis. India reach 147/3 after 37 overs.

Jan 18, 2019, 2:33 pm IST

Wicket! Virat Kohli pays the price for going for the ball leaving him and Jhye Richardson gives India a big jolt. Kohli departs for 46 and India are three down.

Jan 18, 2019, 2:22 pm IST

Four! Leading edge from MS Dhoni's blade off Siddle and ball races towards third-man boundary. This bring up 50-partnership between him and Kohli.

Jan 18, 2019, 2:13 pm IST

100 comes up for India with another quick single between Kohli and Dhoni.

Jan 18, 2019, 1:58 pm IST

Lucky!! A mixup in between had almost cost MS Dhoni dearly. Had the throw from wicketkeeper been perfect Dhoni would found himself way behind the line.

Jan 18, 2019, 1:34 pm IST

Dropped! MS Dhoni gets a reprieve on the very first delivery he faced as Maxwell put down a sitter at point off Stoinis.

Jan 18, 2019, 1:33 pm IST

Wicket! Marcus Stoinis strikes in his very first over as he catches Shikhar Dhawan (23) off his own delivery. The left-handed batsman had faced 46 deliveries and never looked in his zone all through his innings. India - 59/2 in 16.2 overs.

Jan 18, 2019, 1:25 pm IST

15 overs have been bowled, India are 54/1.

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Story first published: Friday, January 18, 2019, 18:13 [IST]
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