1 Nov 2009

India grab series lead against Australia

11:41 am on 1 November 2009

Yuvraj Singh top-scored with 78 and shared a big partnership with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to power India to a six-wicket win over Australia in the third one-day cricket international on Sunday.

Mike Hussey scored his third successive fifty, on his way to an unbeaten 81, after skipper Ricky Ponting made a cautious 59 as opener to help injury-hit Australia post 229-5 after winning the toss.

India finished on 230 for four in 48.2 overs to take a 2-1 lead in the seven-game series.

The fourth ODI will be played in Mohali on Tuesday.