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Statistical Highlights from the 6th ODI between India and Australia: # Virat Kohli's 17th century (115 not out off 66 balls) in ODIs is his third vs Australia. # Kohli's strike rate of 174.24 is the third highest by an Indian batsman in ODIs (minimum 100) - the highest being Kohli's 192.30 during his innings of 100 not out off 52 balls vs Australia at Jaipur on October 16, 2013. (Also Read:  India vs Australia Star Sports 6th ODI 2013 - Report ) # India have won 16 ODIs when Kohli has recorded a hundred. His record in Indian wins is 3708 runs at an average of 69.96 in 73 matches, including 16 centuries and 15 fifties. # In successful chases, Kohli is averaging 86.53 - his tally being 2596 in 46 matches, including eleven centuries and twelve fifties. # Kohli is the first player to amass 1000 runs in the last three calendar years in ODIs i.e. 1381 in 2011, 1026 in 2012 and 1033 in 2013. # Kohli is averaging 60.80 vs Australia in ODIs - his tally ...

No, it wasn’t the repeat telecast of the second ODI, in Jaipur. India indeed chased down a 350-plus total for the second time in the series. And yes, it was Shikhar Dhawan (100 off 102) and Virat Kohli’s (115* off 66) centuries that got them home again. India’s sensational batting gave them a six-wicket win in Nagpur and a chance to win the series in Bengaluru. (Also Read:  India vs Australia Star Sports 6th ODI 2013 - Stats Highlights ) Dhawan, taking his love affair with Australia to a new level, strolled his way to his fourth ODI hundred. With his fifth consecutive 50-plus ODI score, the colour purple of Virat’s form became a tinge richer and deeper. During his 178-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma, Shikhar batted exactly according to the needs of the chase – he was solid yet attacking and took calculated risks. The left-hander scored most of his boundaries flicking and cutting the ball. He also played the odd sweep and paddle sweep to the spinners. Australia’s chang...

Fighting to stay alive in the series, India will look to win the sixth ODI on Wednesday in Nagpur. Refreshed after a six-day break, the Indian team is ready for the battle at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on October 30. While speaking to the media ahead of the match, Ravichandran Ashwin said, “As a whole the feeling that we get is everybody is refreshed and looking forward to the game.” (Also Read:  India vs Australia Star Sports 6th ODI 2013: Preview ) The bowlers toiled hard in the nets, working on their skills and focusing on accuracy. The off-spinner himself, Vinay Kumar and Shami Ahmed were among those to work with bowling coach, Joe Dawes, at the practice wicket in the ground, bowling at the target mark on a stump. When asked if there was any change in training methods since the bowlers were seen practicing separately while the batsmen had a session in the nets, he said, “It is not about any special session. It is just that we need to do something specific ...

What Sixth ODI of the seven-match series between India and Australia When Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 13:30 IST (08:00 GMT) Where Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur The Teams India Two consecutive washouts have rendered this series a five-match affair, which means the Nagpur ODI will be decisive in determining the fate of the series. For India it is a must-win tie in order to stay alive in the series. Their chance of doing so will depend significantly on how well the bowlers perform. While the inclusion of Mohammad Shami will be a boost, India must bring in Bhuvneshwar Kumar back in place of Vinay Kumar. The spinners should have a role to play on the Nagpur track. The batting is expected to remain unchanged. (Also Read:  We’re refreshed and positive: Ravichandran Ashwin ) Australia With a 2-1 lead, the visitors will look to wrap up the series in Nagpur itself. Australia have been superior to their opposition in the bowling and fielding departme...

What Fifth ODI of the seven-match series between India and Australia When Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 13:30 IST (08:00 GMT) Where Barabati Stadium, Cuttack The Teams India The washout in Ranchi took away India’s chance to wipe off Australia’s 2-1 lead in the series. As the inclusion of Mohammad Shami has added bite to the bowling, MS Dhoni will be more confident of doing it in Cuttack. However, the deciding factor of the fate of the match will be the weather, with incessant rains in Orissa the day before the game. Assuming the weather will clear up and the match will take place, India would not want to make many changes to their playing XI. It was a surprising decision to leave Bhuvneshwar Kumar out in the fourth ODI, given he was the only saving grace among the Indian pacers in the first three games. If he is fit, India should bring him back and leave Vinay Kumar out. Australia While there has been little to separate in the two teams’ batting performance, t...