Ind vs Aus 5th ODI Live Streaming, Highlights

India vs Australia 2009 Cricket Series: India vs Australia 5th ODI at Hyderabad
Nov 5, 2009 (14:30 IST)

India vs Australia 5th ODI Live Streaming

THE 5th ODI between India and Australia will take place at Hyderabad on November 5. The match will be a day and night affair starting at 14:30 and will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Having levelled the series 2-2, Australia will be full of confidence, whereas the Indian will be looking forward to bounce back strongly. The fifth ODI would be the most important match of the seven matche India Australia 2009 series, as the team winning this match would take the lead and will be just a match away from clinching the series and the trophy.

The series saw Australia getting off to a good start winning the first match at Baroda by 4 runs. But team India bounced back strongly and won the next two games. However the injury hit Australia gathered as a team and won the 4th ODI, thus leveling the series.

Australia is once again into deep trouble with pacer Peter Siddle being the latest inclusion in the list of injured players in the Australian camp. Siddle had conceded only 15 runs in 5 overs in Australia's victory in Mohali and was one of the best bowlers Australia was left with. Brett Lee and James Hopes have already been ruled out of the series because of injury. Also wicketkeepr batsman Tim Paine has been out of action after getting injured during the 2nd ODI of the series. Players Clint Mckay and Moises Henriques have joined the Australian squad and with Siddle reurning back, Australia would be sending another pacer as his replacement.

On the other hand, Team India palyed the last match without key and in form batsman, Gautam Gambhir who was greatly missed in the match. It was a great loss for India who lost the match by 24 runs. However, after going through a fitness test, it is believed that he would be fit for the 5th ODI.

India's main concern would be the in form bating line up of the Australians. Ponting, Hussey, White and even Watson got some runs in the last game. Australia is missing someone like Michael Clarke and Symonds who can take on the attack in the last 10 to 15 overs and help Australia reach a big total. In the last match, Australia lost as many as 6 wickets in the last 10 overs and thus couldn't pile up a huge score. Still it was enough as the Indians failed to provide any resistance to the Australian bowlers and thus losing the match.

The 5th ODI would indeed be a close match, as neither team is favorite for the match. Both the teams would like to win the toss, which would be vital and take the initial advantage. The team which would play well tomorrow will win and have the advantage of winning the series and the trophy.