Sunday, February 24, 2008

Australia beats India by 18 runs by 10th ODI of CB Series


In an exciting match, Australia beats India by 18 runs in a high scoring 10th ODI of CB Series on Sunday, 24th February 2008, at Sydney Cricket Ground.

The hosts gave India a daunting target of 318 to win with Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds also smashing half-centuries.

Gautam Gambhir's 117 gave India hope and a spirited fightback from the lower order made for a tense finish but Brett Lee took five wickets for 58 to seal Australia's win.

Australia held off a spirited fightback from India, who posted the highest score by a team batting second in the CB Series so far.

Match Summary:

Australia
- 318/7 in 50 overs.

India - 299 All Out in 49.1 overs.

Result - Australia won by 18 runs.

Man of the Match - Ricky Ponting (Australia)

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