Yadav hat-trick gives India a memorable win at Eden

Kolkata | Friday | 22nd September, 2017

Summary:

Kohli played the captain’s knock but could not complete the wishes of a swelling turnout in the stands, which egged him on with “Kohli Kohli” chants anticipating his 31st century. But the host veered off course after the departure of the Indian captain in the 38th over. more-inKuldeep Yadav strode into the pantheon of cricketing heroes with a definitive hat-trick as India prevailed over Australia by 50 runs at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday evening. For Australia, captain Steve Smith provided some resistance with a patient 59 (76b, 8x4) as rest of his colleagues in the batting department faltered with their job. As Kuldeep emerged the toast of the town, India coasted to its eighth successive ODI win..