Hyderabad: India lost  the 5^th ODI at Hyderabad,with this lost India back on the series with 2-3.  Master blaster Sachin Tendulakar  made 175 runs . This Day was remarkable as Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who completed 17,000 runs in ODI cricket.

Earlier Australians won toss elected to bat decision was proved to be right for Australian captain. Australia made 350/4 in their 50 overs and set a target of 351 runs for Indians . Opening pair of  Shane Watson and Shaun Marsh played brilliantly  and made 93 and 112 runs each setting difficult target of 351 for Indians. Sachin and Sehwag started well for India but India lost Sehwag (38runs), Gautam Ganbhir (8 runs),Yuvraj(9 runs) and M.S.Dhoni (6 runs)early.

Partnership of  Suresh raina  and Sachin Tendulakar’s set India’s hope for victory. Suresh raina  added valuable 59 runs on board.Sachin Tendulkar single handedly driven India  close to victory.but telenderes find difficult manage short runs. This Innings of Sachin Tendulkar will be remembered for years to come.India lost this match only by 3 runs.