Mitchell Johnson had figures of 2-72 last night, and 0-68 two weeks ago. Source: AAP
IT'S all just a little bit of history repeating.
AUSTRALIA'S TOTAL
2nd ODI: 359
6th ODI: 350
VIRAT KOHLI'S 100
2nd ODI: off 52 balls
6th ODI: off 61 balls
INDIA'S OPENING PARTNERSHIP
2nd ODI: 176
6th ODI: 178
SHIKHAR DHAWAN'S SCORE WHEN HE WAS DROPPED
2nd ODI: 18
6th ODI: 19
AUSTRALIA's TOP SCORER
2nd ODI: George Bailey
6th ODI: George Bailey
Just two weeks after posting a giant total only to have it chased down by a Virat Kohli-lead India, virtually the same thing happened to Australia in the sixth one-day international.
The tourists last night were unable to defend a total of 351, set up by brilliant centuries from George Bailey (156) and Shane Watson (102). Tons from Kohli and Shirkhar Dhawan propelled India past Australia's target with six wickets in hand and three balls to spare.
Remarkably, Australia now has the dubious honour of having conceded the five biggest run chases in one-day internationals.
Here, we take a look back at the five greatest run chases in ODI history - all at the expense of the Aussies.
South Africa 9-438 defeated Australia 435 in Johannesburg, March 2006.
Perhaps the greatest one-day international ever played. Ricky Ponting belted an incredible 164 from 105 deliveries in the thin air of the Wanderers Ground as Australia became the first team in history to pass the 400 barrier in ODIs. But celebrations were short lived. Herschelle Gibbs returned serve with 175 from 111 balls to propel South Africa to victory with one ball to spare and a solitary wicket in hand. Mick Lewis posted figures of 0-113 from ten overs. He didn't play for Australia again.
India 1-362 defeated Australia 360 in Jaipur, October 2013
The events of Thursday morning didn't come as a complete surprise. Just 14 days prior, the Indians chased down Australia's 360 in a canter, raising serious questions. The trio of Rohit Sharma (141 not out), Dhawan (95) and Kohli (100 not out) blasted India to victory with six-and-half overs up their sleeve in what appeared to be a glorified net session. So much for the No. 2 ranked bowling attack in ODI cricket.
India defeated 4-351 defeated Australia 350 in Nagpur, October 2013
Poor old George. A brilliant century from Bailey was not enough to save Australia from a second historic defeat to India this series. Australia's bowling attack are presumably counting down the minutes until they leave the flat wickets and tiny outfields of India. But first they must attempt to win the series in the seventh and final ODI in Bangalore on Saturday.
New Zealand 9-350 defeated Australia 346 in Hamilton, February 2007
Seddon Park has roughly the same dimensions as a boxing ring and New Zealand landed the ultimate knock out punch. The Australians headed into the second innings well pleased with their efforts with the bat, headlined by Matt Hayden's stunning 181 not out from 166 deliveries. The tourists appeared to be cruising to victory when a couple of Shaun Tait strikes had New Zealand reeling at 4-41. But brutal late innings from Craig McMillan (117 off 96) and Brendon McCullum (86 not out off 91) proved enough to steer the Black Caps to a famous victory.
New Zealand 5-340 defeated Australia 337 in Auckland, February 2007
Apparently, we like to lose them in bunches. Two days before the humiliation of Hamilton, the Aussies experienced the annihilation of Auckland. A ton from Michael Hussey and a quickfire 97* from Brad Hodge laid a decent platform for the tourists. But as the Wallabies know all too well, victory at Eden Park is seldom a sure thing. In this case, it was Ross Taylor who inflicted the most damage (117 from 127) to steer the Black Caps home with eight balls to spare.
31 Oct, 2013
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Source: http://www.news.com.au/national/history-repeats-as-the-five-highest-run-chases-in-odi-history-have-now-all-been-against-australia/story-e6frfkp9-1226750148354?from=public_rss
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