The Yadavs rattle Australia

Mar 25, 2017

India went into the decider without Virat Kohli, but Umesh Yadav gave the hosts an early boost by bowling Matt Renshaw off the day's second over•Associated Press

Steven Smith ensured Australia scored quickly. The tourists were 74 for 1 after 15 overs•Associated Press

...before Warner nicked debutant Kuldeep Yadav behind for 56•Associated Press

Kuldeep, who finished with four wickets, foxed Glenn Maxwell with a wrong'un and was hoisted by Umesh. Australia were 178 for 5•Associated Press

But a Ravindra Jadeja special broke through Wade's defences as Australia, having gone to lunch at 131 for 1, were dismissed for 300•Associated Press

David Warner, however, countered the early movement and knocked the ball into the gaps•Associated Press

Smith was strong in defence as well, bringing up another fifty, off only 67 balls•Associated Press

Kuldeep then bowled Peter Handscomb through the gate with drift and turn•Associated Press

Smith, however, went onto become the first Australian to make three centuries in India•Associated Press

Warner and Smith put on 134 in 32.3 overs....•Associated Press

The other Yadav, Umesh, returned and amplified India's advantage by having Shaun Marsh gloving behind•Associated Press

Matthew Wade made a patient 57 and rallied his team•Associated Press