India defeated Australia and won the Commonwealth Bank Series with 2-0, with no need for the 3rd Final. This is India’s first championship in 6 years since India defeated England in the Natwest Trophy Final (2002).

India won the Toss and elected to bat first. Sachin Tendulkar and Robin Uthappa made a strong start for the Indian Team. Aussie’s thirst for wicket was fulfilled when Uthappa got out in 30 runs. Yet again, Sachin missed his ODI century when he was in nineties. Yuvraj Singh was aggressive since start. He scored 38 runs outta 38 balls (2 fours & 2 sixes). Dhoni made a decent contribution by scoring 36 runs. India set a winning target of 259 runs to Aussies.

Aussies made a stumbling start by loosing their 3 early wickets to Praveen Kumar. Hayden and Symonds stayed and made a good partnership. Pathan was little bit expensive as he was in the previous match. It was Harbhajan Singh who broke the strong partnership between Hayden and Symonds.

Although the game was initially favorable to Team India, at the later part of the game it was a tough contest and really an interesting Match to watch until the last over.

India won the Second Final Cricket match by 9 runs and claimed the Commonwealth Bank Series (Australia). Praveen Kumar (India) was declared the Man of the Match and the Player of the Series went to NW Bracken (Australia).

Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Trix
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