Report on One Day Cricket Match between Australia and India at Melbourne

Introduction:
On 18th January 2019, a thrilling One Day International cricket match was played between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This match was a part of the three-match ODI series between the two countries.

Toss:
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.

First Innings:
Australia started off well with their openers Aaron Finch and Alex Carey putting up a partnership of 41 runs. However, they lost wickets at regular intervals and could only manage to score 230 runs in their 50 overs. The Indian bowlers, particularly Mohammed Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal, were impressive with their bowling and picked up three wickets each.

Second Innings:
Chasing a target of 231 runs, India got off to a shaky start as they lost both their openers, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, early in the innings. However, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni steadied the ship with a partnership of 54 runs. Kohli then went on to score his 39th ODI century, which helped India get closer to the target. Dhoni played a crucial innings of 87* and guided India to victory with four balls to spare.

Key Highlights:
- Virat Kohli's century and MS Dhoni's unbeaten 87* were the highlights of the match.
- Mohammed Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal's impressive bowling performances.
- India's ability to chase down a modest target of 231 runs.

Conclusion:
India won the match by 7 wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The match was a thrilling encounter and showcased the talent and skills of both the teams. The next match of the series was played at Adelaide Oval, where India won again to seal the series 2-0.

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