Rohit Sharma's second successive century was once again overshadowed by Australia's collective batting might as the hosts notched up a seven-wicket victory in the second cricket one-dayer and take a 2-0 series lead in Brisbane today.Chasing a victory target of 309, the Australians never looked in trouble as they easily chased down the steep target with an over to spare, exposing India's bowling frailties.Openers Aaron Finch (71) and Shaun Marsh (71) laid the foundation before George Bailey (76 not out) and Steve Smith (46) snatched the game from India for a second time in three days.Rohit Sharma, who was adjudged the Man of the Match, stood out for a second consecutive game with a 127-ball 124. This was Sharma's 10th ODI hundred.With 11 fours and three sixes, Sharma was the outstanding performer — Ajinkya Rahane (89) and Virat Kohli (59) being the other notable contributors in India's total of 308 for 8 after Dhoni decided to bat first. India made a solitary change to their eleven, bringing in Ishant for Bhuvneshwar Kumar.Australia made three changes to their line-up from the opening ODI in Perth, with Shaun Marsh coming in for David Warner, while John Hastings and Kane Richardson came in for the rested Mitchell Marsh and Josh Hazlewood. The two teams will now travel to Melbourne for the crucial third match to be held on Sunday.
News On AIR | January 15, 2016 5:39 PM
Brisbane ODI: Rohit's brilliance goes in vain again as Aussies beat India taking 2-0 lead