It wasn't a one-sided drubbing like the Kochi game, but the Australians won all the key moments in the contest to sweep to a 47-run win in Hyderabad. The visitors now have a 2-0 lead after three games of the seven-match series. Following a coruscating 67-ball 89 by Andrew Symonds which powered them to 290, Australia survived an equally brilliant 121 by Yuvraj Singh and restricted the Indian run-chase to 243. A determined yet classy 121 from 115 balls from stylish batsman Yuvraj Singh failed to get India past the post as the hosts fell short by 47 runs. Tendulkar was at his crafty best as he coupled his trademark straight drives with deft paddle strokes to frustrate the Australians, much to the delight of the 39000-strong crowd and Telugu superstar Venkatesh. Yuvraj Singh, who quietly worked his way when Tendulkar was on song, came into his own later on. India were dealt their fourth blow when Tendulkar moved away from his stumps only to be castled by spinner Brad Hogg after a gritty 43 from 71 balls, as a 95-run fourth wicket stand was brought to an end. India, however, were on par with Australia at this stage.
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