IND vs AUS 1st ODI: Twitter reactions to India’s win

A disciplined approach in both departments enabled Team India to win the first ODI against Australia. Kedar Jadhav’s spirited performance both with the bat and the ball was the highlight of India’s win while Dhoni’s responsible half-century and Indian bowlers’ accurate bowling played a key role as well. And the cricket fraternity appreciated the hosts for this win in the IND vs AUS 1st ODI on Twitter.

Jadhav stars in a low-scoring encounter

The Hyderabad pitch was slow contrary to the expectations and it tested the batsmen from both the teams. Indian bowlers made the most of the conditions to restrict Australia to 236 runs as Mohammad Shami bowled superbly while Ravindra Jadeja kept a lid on the scoring rate. Kuldeep Yadav chipped in two wickets as well as the visitors failed to put up a respectable total.

However Aussie bowlers pushed India on the backfoot by removing inform batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the 21st over. The subsequent departure of Rayadu added to India’s woes but Kedar Jadhav rose to the occasion to deliver another match-winning innings.

The right-hand batsman tagged with Dhoni and steered India home unscratched in the 49th over. Dhoni scored vital 59 runs while Jadhav remained unbeaten on 89 runs.

Twitter appreciates Team India for clinical performance

Team India showed its strength by mauling Australia on a slow track and the fans and cricketers appreciated the hosts on Twitter.

Kedar—what an asset. Bowls crucial overs. Picks big wickets. Finishes games off in style. Really happy to see his constant evolution ☺️???? #IndvAus

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 2, 2019

MS Dhoni finishes it off and India take a 1-0 series lead in the ODIs! A brilliant partnership from Dhoni and Jadhav: https://t.co/YNIoHla6Fz #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/7CapVAFNtv

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 2, 2019

Dhoni finishes it with back to back boundaries – India go 1-0 up in Hyderabad!

Kedar Jadhav (81*) and MS Dhoni (59*) hit half-centuries as Australia's 236/7 is overhauled with 10 balls remaining – India win by six wickets!#INDvAUS scorecard ➡️ https://t.co/xuIPOCa09Y pic.twitter.com/B1ZpfvNwvy

— ICC (@ICC) March 2, 2019

@msdhoni may have played second fiddle to Jadhav, but he’s shown yet again that when it comes to shepherding the side out of difficult situations, he’a still the bossman. Great win! #IndiaOnTop

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 2, 2019

Kedar has finished it in style. Is going to play a very crucial role in the World Cup. Good win this for India on a wicket which was not very easy to bat.
And always great to see Dhoni with his calmness being there at the end. #IndvAus

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 2, 2019

No betther finish in cricket than MS Dhoni hitting the winning shot for India with his trademark big flourish that sends the ball soaring. #INDvAUS

— Moulin (@Moulinparikh) March 2, 2019

No betther finish in cricket than MS Dhoni hitting the winning shot for India with his trademark big flourish that sends the ball soaring. #INDvAUS

— Moulin (@Moulinparikh) March 2, 2019

https://twitter.com/siddhu_0509/status/1101864591863177216

This is a very satisfying win for India because it was achieved without a defining performance from.the top order.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 2, 2019

This game was truly a Kedar Jadhav show. Never gave an impression that he had got in at a difficult time. https://t.co/jLKCXX6Zud

— Sanjay Dixit ಸಂಜಯ್ ದೀಕ್ಷಿತ್ संजय दीक्षित (@Sanjay_Dixit) March 2, 2019

The bowlers won us the game: Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli admitted that it was a difficult game but he noted that they did really well with the ball.

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He stated that the partnership between Dhoni and Jadhav was outstanding and thinks that the bowling won the game for them. He explained that Jadeja was amazing as he bowled 10 overs for less than 35 runs and bowled just the tight lines and set the fields accordingly. He’s a great asset in the field too.

He also admired Shami and revealed that he has never seen him so lean before. Kohli pointed out that he got Maxwell out on 40-odd with a beautiful wicket and he is just looking good for the World Cup.