India won the 3rd Test match against Australia by 6 wickets on the fifth and final day of play at the Punjab
Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium. With this win, India regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-0 score line with one match remaining in Delhi, starting from March 22. India reached the victory target of 133 with 15 balls to spare, surviving a spirited bowling performance by the Australians. Shikhar Dhawan who scored a blistering 187 in the first innings was declared the man of the match. Dhawan in the post-match ceremony said, "I would like to thank god and my family. It's s dream come true. When I entered, I was nervous for three-four balls. Once I got into my rhythm, I played my natural game. I will cherish this for the rest of my life". Australia scored 233 in their second innings with the much-maligned Phil Hughes top-scoring with a valiant 69. Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar and left-arm spinner Ravidra Jadeja picked up
three wickets each. After the win captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said, "Fast bowlers and spinners both exploited the conditions well. Jadeja's inclusion meant we were playing with five specialist bowlers. It was one of the best batting exhibitions by Vijay and Dhawan. Bhuvnesh's wickets in the second innings helped us win the game". Australian Captain Michael Clarke said, "I think we showed character, but we have to give credit to India. The start that Dhawan and Vijay gave was outstanding, and all credit to them. The way we came out and fought with the ball today is amazing. We are disappointed, but hopefully we can finish on a high in Delhi. There are some positives but there are certainly areas we can get better". Image: Screen Shot On Video, Source: Newstrackindia
Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium. With this win, India regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-0 score line with one match remaining in Delhi, starting from March 22. India reached the victory target of 133 with 15 balls to spare, surviving a spirited bowling performance by the Australians. Shikhar Dhawan who scored a blistering 187 in the first innings was declared the man of the match. Dhawan in the post-match ceremony said, "I would like to thank god and my family. It's s dream come true. When I entered, I was nervous for three-four balls. Once I got into my rhythm, I played my natural game. I will cherish this for the rest of my life". Australia scored 233 in their second innings with the much-maligned Phil Hughes top-scoring with a valiant 69. Fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar and left-arm spinner Ravidra Jadeja picked upthree wickets each. After the win captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said, "Fast bowlers and spinners both exploited the conditions well. Jadeja's inclusion meant we were playing with five specialist bowlers. It was one of the best batting exhibitions by Vijay and Dhawan. Bhuvnesh's wickets in the second innings helped us win the game". Australian Captain Michael Clarke said, "I think we showed character, but we have to give credit to India. The start that Dhawan and Vijay gave was outstanding, and all credit to them. The way we came out and fought with the ball today is amazing. We are disappointed, but hopefully we can finish on a high in Delhi. There are some positives but there are certainly areas we can get better". Image: Screen Shot On Video, Source: Newstrackindia
