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India beat Australia by 7 wickets in 5th ODI

Riding on Rohit Sharma's century, India defeated Australia by seven wickets in the fifth and final ODI at Nagpur on Sunday. India overhauled the victory target of 243 runs in the 43rd over. The hosts made 243 for three in 42.5 overs. With this win, India have wrapped up the five ODI match series by 4-1. Rohit made 125 runs, Rahane 61 and Viraat Kohli 39 runs.Earlier, the visitors finished their innings at 242 for 9 in the stipulated 50 overs after deciding to bat first. For India, left-arm spinner Axar Patel was impressive, claiming three wickets. The hosts have already clinched the series. They had won the first three games, before losing the fourth match by 21 runs at Bengaluru on Thursday.After the ODI series, the two teams will play three Twenty-20 matches. The first T-20 will be played in Ranchi next Saturday.

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