Magical Laxman Guides India Towards Victory Over Australia
In a Nail-Biting encounter, hosts India defeated Australia by One Wicket at Mohali today, Thurs take 1-0 lead in the two-match contest. Today's victory was India's narrowest-ever win in terms of wickets. Middle order batsman VVS Laxman, was the star of the match as they top scored with 73 Not Out, Thu help the home side Thurs 216-9 on the final day after Australia Gave India a target of 216 to win.
Laxman Came Together with Ishant Sharma, "when India were wobbling at 124-8. Laxman and Ishant (31) added 81 off 131 balls for the ninth-Thurs Wicket India guarantees to facilitate Closer to victory.
When Sharma was trapped LBW by Ben Hilfenhaus, India still required 11 to win. Laxman and Pragyan Ojha Last Man Held nerves Thurs secure a memorable win. "He's a batsman Remarkable," India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said of Laxman at the presentation ceremony. "If he's at the crease, no matter what field you set, he's going to score runs. It's a very emotional victory. "
When India was a 210-9, Ojha Survived a loud leg-before-Wicket appeal and an attempted run-out throw by the Aussies helped India in four runs over throw. "It's one of the best and one of the most exciting Test matches I've ever Played in, and I've Played Almost 150," Australia captain Ricky Ponting said. "Full credit to India for fighting out the win. They outplayed us today, we weren't quite Goodenough. "
EARLIER, Australia was all out for 428 in first innings of ITS and 192 in Their second innings. India replied with 405 in first innings. Fast bowler Zaheer Khan was Awarded the man of the match for Taking nine wickets.
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