Team India was at their imperious best in the third ODI against the reigning world champions Australia as they won the game quite easily and clinched the unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. Aussies were at 220/1 in 39th overlooking to post a mammoth first innings total after Smith elected to bat first in a do or die game, but some average batting and accurate death bowling by Indian bowlers restricted the total to a paltry 293 on the beautiful batting wicket.
After being 2-0 down in the series, men in yellow needed to win this game to stay alive in the series but all their hopes were put to bed due to a blistering start by Rohit Sharma. India did wobble a little bit in the middle overs losing few wickets but the upcoming rising superstar brilliantly measured and at times destructive innings ensured that India was victorious and clinched the series continuing their unbeaten streak in ODIs.
Twitteratis were all in praise of Pandya and Indian team of their magnificent all-around performance. Understandably lack of fight by the Australian side in this series was also criticized humorously. Here”s all the action from the social media site:
9th win on the trot for India in ODIs – equals their best winning streak. Earlier one came under Dhoni between Nov 2008 & Jan 2009.#IndvAus
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) September 24, 2017
Team India unbeaten at Holkar Stadium & Great Start Of 2017 Home Season for India With Series Win! Congratulations Virat & Boys! #INDvAUS
— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) September 24, 2017
A three-dimensional cricketer, young, Indian & marketable – Hardik Pandya is arguably the most valuable T20 player on the planet. #INDvAUS
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) September 24, 2017
The Fat Lady has just entered Holkar stadium. #Gameover #3-0 @StarSportsIndia #indvaus
India just too good!— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) September 24, 2017
Looks like Kangaroos toured to India with a small pocket this time. It isn't enough to hold this trophy. #INDvAUS
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 24, 2017
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How good on the eyes #RohitSharma is when in full flow. Effortless hitting, elegant timing & effective shot making. What a player #INDvAUS
— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) September 24, 2017
Need some strong opponents like Bangladesh for a fair cricket series.
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) September 24, 2017
Aussie lambs to the slaughter! Superb by India to win series already. Congrats @imVkohli, Team India, @RaviShastriOfc. Clean sweep beckons
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 24, 2017
India chases these days like Usain Bolt chasing David Dhawan.
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) September 24, 2017
Australia now 13 ODI matches away from home without winning…11 losses 2nrs. India heading for number one in tests and odI's
— jim maxwell (@jimmaxcricket) September 24, 2017
The sign of a good team is when players grow and play larger roles. Bhuvi and Bumrah have, the wrist spinners have and Pandya definitely has
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 24, 2017
You are exciting, entertaining and effective @hardikpandya7 Super performance Amazing consistency & conversion in your performances. #BOOM
— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) September 24, 2017
Thank you to everyone for the good wishes after my final game at the oval. Wonderful 3 years for me at the most special club of all
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) September 23, 2017
What a fantastic way to clinch the series! Great effort by @ImRo45, @ajinkyarahane88 and @hardikpandya7!Keep it up #MenInBlue!@BCCI #indaus pic.twitter.com/pwQIVGsFA7
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 24, 2017
Big win boys 👊💪India vs australia well done team india @BCCI yet another top inn @ImRo45 @ajinkyarahane88 nd @hardikpandya7 👌🇮🇳🇮🇳make it 5-0
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 24, 2017
Hardik Pandya is great find for India.
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) September 24, 2017
