Dhoni said all his side would have needed was a good start to chase down the target after Australia made 295 for eight after being asked to bat at the JSCA Stadium. ‘It depended on the first 15 overs, on the start we get.
If we didn’t lose too many wickets the pitch would have become better to bat on,’he said after the match was washed out.
India were 27 for no loss in 4.1 overs when heavens opened up for the second time during the match. The match was stopped at 6.18 pm because of light drizzle which later intensified, making the ground unplayable.
The match was called off after the umpires found out that the ground was too water logged to continue the proceedings.
‘The weather is not in our control. To some extent you are a bit disappointed, but whatever result it was we have to accept it. We wouldn’t have minded a 20 over game with the start we had,’ Dhoni said.
The Indian skipper was full of praise for fast bowler Mohammed Shami (3/42) who impressed with his deceptive bowling. ‘He bowls quicker than you think. He bowled full for his wickets and was hitting the bails,’ Dhoni said.
Rain washes out 4th ODI
The fourth ODI between India and Australia was called off due to rain on Wednesday. Chasing 296, India were 27/0 in 4.1 overs when heavens opened up for the second time during the match. The match was stopped at 6.18 pm owing to heavy downpour.
If we didn’t lose too many wickets the pitch would have become better to bat on,’he said after the match was washed out.
India were 27 for no loss in 4.1 overs when heavens opened up for the second time during the match. The match was stopped at 6.18 pm because of light drizzle which later intensified, making the ground unplayable.
The match was called off after the umpires found out that the ground was too water logged to continue the proceedings.
‘The weather is not in our control. To some extent you are a bit disappointed, but whatever result it was we have to accept it. We wouldn’t have minded a 20 over game with the start we had,’ Dhoni said.
The Indian skipper was full of praise for fast bowler Mohammed Shami (3/42) who impressed with his deceptive bowling. ‘He bowls quicker than you think. He bowled full for his wickets and was hitting the bails,’ Dhoni said.
Rain washes out 4th ODI
The fourth ODI between India and Australia was called off due to rain on Wednesday. Chasing 296, India were 27/0 in 4.1 overs when heavens opened up for the second time during the match. The match was stopped at 6.18 pm owing to heavy downpour.