India wrap up series in style

Nov 10, 2008

Sourav Ganguly led the Indian team out on his final day of Test cricket, as India looked to wrap up the series with Australia needing 369 runs for a victory•AFP

Mishra charged forward from mid-off, swooped on the ball, and dived forward - he was parallel to the ground when he flicked the ball on the stumps. Australia were reduced to 37 for 2•AFP

The Indians could have had finished off the top order earlier, had it not been for some sloppy fielding. Rahul Dravid here at first slip spilling a chance from Matthew Hayden off Harbhajan Singh •AFP

Harbhajan then took the prized wicket of Hayden the next over as India tightened the noose on Australia at 154 for 5.•Getty Images

Harbhajan finished with 4 for 64 as he trapped last-man Mitchell Johnson leg-before to hand India the win •Getty Images

Ishant Sharma won the Man of the Series for his outstanding performances with the ball•Getty Images

India were off to a perfect start. After Ishant Sharma removed Simon Katich in the fifth over of the day, Ricky Ponting was run out by a superb piece of fielding from Amit Mishra•Getty Images

Matthew Hayden however held up the other end and together with Michael Clarke looked to resurrect the innings•AFP

Hayden was looking good as he brought up his fifty with a boundary off Virender Sehwag•AFP

While Mishra accounted for Brad Haddin and Jason Krejza...•AFP

Victory by 172 runs ensured a 2-0 series win and meant the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was back with India•AFP

As the players uncorked the champagne to spark off the celebrations which were expected to go on for long•AFP

But Sharma ended any hopes of a revival as he had Clarke caught behind off a length ball, with the score on 82•Getty Images

Mishra however got one to turn sharply on Michael Hussey, who handed an easy catch to Dravid. Australia were panicking at 150 for 4.•AFP

...Harbhajan removed Shane Watson, Brett Lee as the spinners edged India closer to victory•AFP

There were moments to savour as Sourav Ganguly bid farewell for one last time•AFP