Brief Scores: India (234/3; Dhoni 87*, Jadhav 61*) beat Australia (230; Chahal 6 for 42) by 7 wickets to win ODI series 2-1. Full Scorecard
India couldn't have asked for a better start to the World Cup year. Virat Kohli's men clinched history in Australia by becoming the first team from the Asian country to win a bilateral series in Australia.
More importantly, India's much-celebrated finisher, MS Dhoni found form and eventually went on to win the Man of the Series for three consecutive fifties, including the match-winning and unbeaten 87 in the series decider at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
MS Dhoni finished the series as the highest Indian run-scorer with 193 from three matches. He was second on the list of most runs in the ODI series, finishing behind Shaun Marsh, who scored 224 runs.
Incidentally, Dhoni had not scored a fifty from 20 ODIs in 2018. However, the World Cup-winning former captain has begun 2019 on a high with three fifties on the trot - fifth time in his career he has achieved the feat.
After managing to help India cross the finish line in both Adelaide and Melbourne, Dhoni also took his average in successful chases for India to 103.07 (2783 runs in 73 innings). Captain Virat Kohli is second on that list with an average of 97.98 after having scored 4899 runs in 78 innings that ended up as successful run chases.
There was considerable criticism around MS Dhoni in the lead up to the ODI series in Australia. The wicketkeeper-batsman had skipped domestic duties and had headed into the three-match rubber with limited match practice as he was rested for the T20I series against the West Indies at home and Australia before the Test series.
Nonetheless, Dhoni has proved he is still a vital cog in this Indian set up in the lead up to the biggest cricketing event of the year in England, starting May 30.
Another day, another final of sorts and @msdhoni hunts down another chase like he was born for that purpose. Unbelievable composure and resolve #INDvAUS #MSDhoni
Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) January 18, 2019
Eat.
Sleep.
Finish games.
Repeat.Life as @msdhoni. ?? pic.twitter.com/5GXrzH0dtR
Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 18, 2019
Run chase master @msdhoni #masterclass #AUSvIND
Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) January 18, 2019
The master of calm under pressure. As @msdhoni tells me in Democracy’s XI, always remember the bowler is under even greater pressure than me knowing he is bowling to Dhoni! Champion forever! #INDvsAUS
Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) January 18, 2019
Now that is the performance of a champion. MS Dhoni is man of the series. Brilliant.
Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 18, 2019
You thought he was a spent force, a burden on team and now should retire. Here is MS Dhoni even at 37 telling you how to chase at MCG by scoring 72% of his 87 runs by running. Batted 114 balls - his second longest resolve in a successful chase. #AusvInd
Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 18, 2019
Test series win down under and now first ever bilateral win down under. Outstanding start to 2019. And world cup balance gradually getting right. @imVkohli congrats. He will be delighted for @msdhoni
Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 18, 2019
Super Game of ?? well done boys @BCCI more than the series result I think big big plus for India it’s good to see @msdhoni s form going forward which is going to be very crucial.. sabash @JadhavKedar mza aa gya ?? 2-1 ?? great way to finish the tour
Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 18, 2019
Hat tip to grandmaster @msdhoni. With so many writing him off, has scripted his own return to form and value to the team in quite remarkable fashion
Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 18, 2019
So, yet another @msdhoni special chase ! Calm, composed and as @ImRo45 says , he’s fits perfectly as the no 4!!
BVS Ravi (@BvsRavi) January 18, 2019
Two men who played more dot balls than anyone, won the Test and ODI series for India.#Dhoni #Pujara #AusvInd
Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) January 18, 2019
India required 231 in 300 balls -> S.R. of 76.67.
Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) January 18, 2019
Dhoni 87* of 114 -> S.R. of 76.31.
Aha! What calculation.
THALA @msdhoni does it in his very own #MahiWay by letting the bat do the talking, ends the three match ODI series as the leading run scorer for India
?? 26000* Runs in Professional Career
?? 1500* ODI Runs vs AUS
?? 1000* ODI Runs vs AUS in AUS#WhistlePodu @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/2VXpAjDzV3
Lakshmi Narayanan (@lakshuakku) January 18, 2019
In terms of influence, captaincy, talent, wins, entertainment and being a gentleman you would have to say that MS Dhoni is the greatest Indian sportsman of all time. The country should give him every honour they have.#AUSvsIND #MSDhoni
Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) January 18, 2019
Like politics, one shouldn’t become a Bhakt’ in cricket too. Criticise MS #Dhoni where it’s due but do acknowledge that he was phenomenal in last two wins. Keep your grudge aside. Be a sport. The show isn’t over yet! #3rdODI #AUSvsIND #INDvsAUS #AUSvIND #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/tSHd9SInI9
Amit (@leosamit) January 18, 2019
All arguments ended. @msdhoni you legend. What a brilliant innings to anchor a chase under pressure in a series deciding game. Very well played Kedar Jadhav. Kudos Team India. #AUSvIND
Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) January 18, 2019
Well played @msdhoni! India's greatest finisher. Congtratulaions to the Indian Cricket Team for the series win.
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