India vs Australia (Hyderabad 2009)
Australia: 350/4
India: 347
Ask any Indian fan, this match will be at the top half of the table in terms of heartbreak.
Shane Watson was brilliant and provided the early thrust and along with Shaun Marsh put together a partnership of 145 for the first wicket. Cameron White provided the final kick with a 33-ball 57 and Australia ended at 350.
The chase was all about Sachin Tendulkar and all about his authority. After a scratchy start, Tendulkar exploded and even as wickets tumbled at the other end, he held fort and was always in control. He found an able ally in Suresh Raina who scored a run-a-ball 59.
A majestic innings of 175 runs came to a halt as Sachin departed leaving the others to score 19 off 17 balls, but as it has so often been India choked and faltered. They fell short by 3 runs. Sachin was the Man of the Match.
697 runs were scored in the match, which remains the highest score in a match in a One Day International.
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