Australia have very strong batting lineup: Kohli

Consecutive centuries from Steve Smith have given Australia a one-day international series win over India, according to The Associated Press.

Smith backed up Friday’s 105 with 104 in the second one-dayer, guiding Australia to a record-breaking total of 389-4 and a 51-run win on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

India captain Virat Kohli’s innings of 89 ended with a diving catch by Moises Henriques, who reeled in a spectacular grab at mid-wicket in the 35th over.

K.L. Rahul added 76 runs for India, while Mitchell Starc was belted for 82 runs from nine overs without taking a wicket.

“Completely outplayed … they’ve got a very strong batting lineup,” Kohli said.

Smith chipped in with two catches as India finished on 338-9 ahead of Wednesday’s ODI series finale in Canberra ahead of four test matches.

“I didn’t give any chances today, I felt good from ball one,” Smith said, according to The Associated Press.

“I was able to get myself in and go hard.”

Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat. India had an unchanged lineup from the side that was beaten by 66 runs in the first ODI on Friday.