Today's match was a really big joke, to be honest, with such short boundaries 400 was obviously a very normal total for any good batting side to make but yes Ashwin still made it look as if it's a great turning track. I still almost always think that in pressure situations he can prove to be a better spinner the Kuldeep but I think it's the unorthodox action and being a leg spinner that has always helped Kuldeep. Also now because we have two spin all rounders in form of Jadeja and Axar, Ashwin has really been pulled down in that list of eligible players for the squad of WC.
The match was affected with rain and target was reduced but still Aussies were not able to make it. Boundaries were short for both sides or just for India? Batting first India just destroyed the Aussies pace attack by scoring 399 runs and thats something not easy to chase by any batting side. Good performance from Indian pacers as well as from spinners.
India had given a very big target of 400. Of course, Australia had problems trying to chase that target. Australia was under pressure from the very start of their innings. And because of the DLS method, Australia had to score 317 in 33 overs. That was definitely a task which was difficult for even the best of the best teams. So of course Australia was unable to reach the total.
In the end, India was able to win the match by 99 runs. By winning this match, India has already secured victory in this series against Australia. And let's be honest, India does look to be in one of the best shape right now. They are definitely going to create problems for all the other teams in the World Cup.