In the first ODI in Hyderabad, From the brink of a humiliating loss after being reduced to 99 for four, Team India recovered well to script a thrilling six-wicket win last week and hence have taken a 1-0 lead in the series. And ahead of the second ODI match, the Virat Kohli-led side stands on the brink of a massive ODI record where they will turn out to be the second team after the Aussies to register it in ODI format.
The Men in Blue stand one win away from their 500th ODI victory. Having played 962 matches since their debut in the format in 1974, India have won 499 matches, lost 414 games and were held in nine matches. One more win and India will become the second ODI side after Australia to win 500 matches in the format. Australia have won 558 matches from a total of 923.
India have started off the World Cup year on a remarkable note. The team has won a historic ODI series in Australia (2-1) and then in New Zealand (4-1) and presently lead the ongoing series 1-0. The top-order has fired, the bowlers have been the team’s pride while the much concerning middle-order have shown that they are capable of taking India through if the top three fails to fire.
