2019 World Cup, Match 14: Dhawan ton, Kohli 82 guide India to 36-run win over Australia
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Image Source : AP ImageIndia convincingly ended Australia's 10-match winning streak and underlined its Cricket World Cup title ambitions in a 36-run victory at the Oval.
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The legend of Shikhar Dhawan in ICC tournaments continued to grow as his stylish hundred formed the cornerstone of a fantastic batting display that powered India to a commanding 352/ 5 against Australia.
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Ever consistent skipper Virat Kohli (82 off 77 balls) played an effective knock and shared a 92-run stand with Dhawan. Kohli's sixes off Mitchell Starc -- over long-on and extra cover -- stood out.
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Half-centuries by Steve Smith (69), David Warner (56) and Alex Carey (55 not out) couldn't disguise an underwhelming game plan. Australia were all out for 316 on the last ball.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked two crucial wickets of Steve Smith and Marcus Stoinis in an over to turn the tables for the Indian team.