India versus Australia 2nd ODI: 5 players who led India to victory

India v Australia - ODI Series: Game 2
India v Australia - ODI Series: Game 2

#2 Kuldeep Yadav

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Kuldeep Yadav was brilliant with the ball for India. Defending the target of 251 runs to win, the left arm chinaman broke through by dismissing Australian captain Aaron Finch.

Yadav then got the big wicket of Glenn Maxwell to put pressure back on the Australian team. Alex Carey and Marcus Stoinis were on the course of a win with 47 runs needed before Kuldeep took the wicket of Carey. He finished with figures of 3 for 54 in 10 overs.

Kuldeep Yadav has been the go-to man for India and would be hoping to continue his brilliant form in the upcoming three matches against Australia.


#3 Jasprit Bumrah

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India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah was among the wicket takers against Australia. He gave away 28 runs in his 8 overs, before coming in to bowl in the 46th over, Bumrah delivered by dismissing Coulter-Nile and Cummins in an over to bring back India into the game. In his last over, Bumrah gave away just 1 run which made life tough for Australian batsmen.

He finished with figures of 2 for 29 in his 10 overs which shows his value for India in ODI cricket. Bumrah's brilliance led India to put enough pressure on the Australian team and left visitors with 11 runs to spare.

Bumrah, the number 1 ranked ODI bowler in the world, will play a key role in the upcoming 2019 World Cup to be held in England from 30th May.

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