Australia crushes India by 7 wickets

Australia crushes India by 7 wicketsIndian team settled to the place as the Australian Institute of Sports crushed India by 7 wickets at the Emerging Players four-nation tournament in Brisbane, Australia on Thursday.

Indian batting order collapsed on just 135 as they lost wickets at regular interval, and no Indian batsman was able to resist against the bowling attack of Australian bowlers.

Australian all-rounder Steven Smith proved most devastating bowler for India, as he picked up 3 wickets for just 13 runs in his 5.3 overs.

Jon Holland, the off spinner who has been included in the list of 30 probable players of Australia for Champions Trophy, showed the way to pavilion to 2 Indian batsmen for just 39 runs in his complete spell of 10 overs.

MRF Pace foundation boy Nizar Niyas also chipped in with 2-15 in his 6 overs with a priceless wicket of the top scorer Virat Kohli (35).

Tom Cooper smashed unbeaten 72 runs as Australia achieved the target in just 35 overs with 7 wickets still in hand.