India overcome the Ghost of Australia in ICC knockout events in a thrilling ODI encounter. After choosing batting first Australia scores 264 in their 50 overs in Dubai. Steven Smith led the charge for Australia contributing 73 from 96 balls, while Alex Carey supported well with 61 runs of 57 balls. For India Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler who took 3 wickets for 48 runs. while varun chakravarthy 2 for 49 and Ravendra Jadeja 2 for 40.
In response India’c chase was also not easy opener Rohit sharma and Gill fell early but then Virat Kohli handled the innings and scored brilliant 84 runs from 98 balls. Shreyas Iyyer 45 also helped India.
Although the middle order lost wickets at crucial junctures, Axar Patel (27) and Hardik Pandya (28) ensured the required run rate was kept under control. The defining moment came in the 48th over, with India needing just 4 runs from 12 balls. KL Rahul (42*) played a composed knock, hitting a six off Glenn Maxwell to seal the win.