India vs. Australia in cricket never disappoints.

India were chasing a colossal total of 328 runs and have just lost the match making it an all co-host finale.

India, having chased massive totals against the same opponent earlier, could have won the match.

Today, many people watched the Indian team disappoint them. And some of them were non-cricket fans, too –

The Crowd Outside Shops

Crowd watching cricket match outside shop

Shops selling electronic gadgets and even a laundry shop that has TV on would have witnessed massive crowds gathered outside.

Sceptics

Even the sceptics would catch this match with dedication

Sceptics are everywhere when it comes to matches involving India, but today even they would not have want to leave their seats until the match was over.

Women

Female cricket fans would be cheering the Indian cricketers

Most women are not popular for being cricket fans, but the intensity of today’s match would have encouraged them to catch the game live.

Beggars on Streets

Beggars will cease to exist today on streets

Don’t you feel empathetic when you see beggars every day alongside roads? Well, you wouldn’t have witnessed that today, for even they were busy watching the match somewhere.

Pakistani Audience

Fans in Pakistan will watch the India vs. Australia game

Pakistani fans would have rooted for Australia. Though they did not get to burst the ‘Mauka Mauka’ firecrackers against India, they would have utilised it now. If you are looking for celebrations, heading to our ‘friendly’ neighbouring country would be advisable.

Indian Immigrants Living in Australia

Indian fans residing in Australia will support the Men in Blue, too

Indians, who have migrated to India, were present at the SCG to catch the game live or watch it at their home definitely supporting their country.

Rahul Gandhi

Even Rahul Gandhi will not want to miss this match, wherever he is

“Where is Rahul Gandhi?” has been trending for quite some time now. We know he was watching the India-Australia match today.

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During tomorrow’s India vs Australia match, you can expect massive scoring, records being broken and sledging, to name a few.

With 70% of stadium tickets bought by Indians, Australia captain Michael Clarke was forced to send out an SOS Tweet to his fellow countrymen for support.

I call on all Australian cricket lovers to paint the SCG gold on Thursday. We need your support. #goldout

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) March 20, 2015

Former Australian pace bowler Brett Lee believes that the hosts will outperform the Asian team, in the process setting up the final clash against New Zealand.

However, with the Indian fans painting the Sydney Cricket Ground blue, MS Dhoni and his men will get the much-needed motivation to beat Australia in its own backyard. Rohit Sharma appeared confident before this important clash, as he spoke to the media, “Of course we can win, no question about it. We know how to play big games. Spinners have been vital, responsibility will be on openers.”

India will rely on its openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan for a steady start, making batting simpler for the middle-order batsmen including Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina.

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan’s opening partnership will be crucial

Australia, on the other hand, would be confident playing at home and try hard to get one step closer to winning their fifth World Cup.

The Aussies bowling spearhead Mitchell Johnson has vowed to sledge Indian batsmen at the SCG tomorrow. The audience at the ground and the one watching from home can anticipate a few verbal spats between players of the two squads.

Mitchell Johnson said he would take up sledging against Indian players

It was the recently concluded tri-series when Australian opening batsman David Warner engaged in a verbal duel with India’s Rohit Sharma during an ODI match, for which he was penalised by the ICC. The outcome of it was Warner keeping out of any kind of heated verbal interacting with his opponents. This was when Mitchell Johnson put his hand up saying he won’t withhold from exchanging heated words.

India, too, are said to be fine with sledging during the match, but vowed to not cross the line.

Former Australian pace bowler Stuart Clarke has predicted Ravichandran Ashwin as being the most difficult man to tackle for Australia in tomorrow’s bout against India.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s 10 overs against Australia would be crucial

After its win against Bangladesh in the quarter-finals, India successfully managed to bowl out an opponent for the seventh consecutive match. Indian bowlers would be looking to take the tally to number eight tomorrow against one of their bitter rivals.

The Australian opening pair of Aaron Finch and David Warner has not performed at its best potential, which would be a plus side for India. Nevertheless, their middle-order batting has risen to the occasion whenever needed and getting them out would be the key.

Australian opening partnership of Aaron Finch and David Warner has not really clicked

India’s pace attack comprising Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami possess the ability to get ten wickets and they have shown it in the prior seven occasions. Knowing whether they would be able to repeat the feat tomorrow will have to wait.

Though Australia, as hosts and a much superior team as compared to India, looks likely to win this match, India will definitely put up a strong fight and hope to retain the World Cup for the first time.

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The recent times have seen Indian players ‘giving it back’ to the Australians during cricket matches. Virat Kohli made a similar claim not too long ago suggesting that India’s high spirited attitude was instantly disliked by their Oceanic opponents.

Competition in ODIs between the two teams dates back to the 80s when India and Australia faced one another at MCG, a match that was won by India.

Years into it, the matches have only grown intense with no team (or player) willing to back down, in the process taking the match down to the wire.

Here we look at five intense India vs. Australia ODI battles that kept us on the edge of our seat at all times –

Reliance World Cup – October 9, 1987 (Australia won by 1 run)

Geoff Marsh scored 110 against India in the 1987 World Cup

This was the fourth edition of the cricket World Cup with India and Pakistan being the host nations. India faced Australia in the third match of the tournament. Winning the toss, the hosts decided to field first, with Australia scoring 270 runs from 50 overs. Though India’s first three batsmen played their part, the rest of the middle order struggled to cope up with the target of 271 runs eventually scoring 269 all out.

Benson and Hedges World Cup – March 1, 1992 (Australia won by 1 run)

Dean Jones scored a handy 90 runs in India’s 1 run defeat

India, again, lost by one run against Australia in a World Cup match. This time around, however, it was the 1992 edition of the tournament. India winning the toss and deciding to field first was similar to that of their earlier 1-run defeat in the 1987 World Cup. For Australia, it was Dean Jones who fired scoring 90 runs, in Australia’s total of 237 runs. The match was interrupted in the 17^th over when India batted leading to the chasing total being revised. India were all-out for 234 runs.

Commonwealth Bank Series – March 4, 2008 (India won by 9 runs)

SAchin Tendulkar’s 91 helped India beat Australia in the CB Series final 2-0

India performed well in the Commonwealth Bank Series eventually making its way into the best of three finals against Australia. India had already won the first match and was inching towards being the first team to beat Australia 2-0 in the CB Series. Batting first, India scored 258 runs with Sachin Tendulkar top scoring the innings with 91 runs. Australia’s middle-order batting stepped up to the occasion after its opening stand failed. James Hopes was the last batsman to get out when he skied one to mid-on off Piyush Chawla’s delivery presenting India the victory by 9 runs.

Australia in India ODI Series – October 30, 2013 (India won by 6 wickets)

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma’s opening stand helped India chase Australia’s colossal target

The 7-match ODI series initially appeared long, but as the tournament proceeded, it only brought more joy and thrill to the audience. India was trailing 2-1 from five matches, with the fourth and fifth match being washed out. In the sixth ODI, Australia batted first and scored 350 off 50 overs after India won the toss and elected to field. The target, without a doubt, was colossal. The top three batsmen – Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli – played handy knocks scoring 79, 100 and 115, respectively. India chased the target of 351 with three balls to spare.

Australia in India ODI Series – November 2, 2013 (India won by 57 runs)

Rohit Sharma’s 209 runs set the tone for India as they amassed 383 runs in 50 overs

India chasing 351 meant that it was on level (2-2) with Australia. The final, too, was nothing less than a thriller. This time Australia won the toss and put India to bat. Rohit Sharma scored 209 runs, in the process becoming the third cricketer to cross the 200-run barrier in an ODI innings. The hosts put up a massive total of 383 runs in 50 overs. Though Australia lost half their side while on 132 runs, it was James Faulkner, who scored a quick fire century nearly taking the game off India’s grasp. Australia was all out for 326 runs.

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