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India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: MS Dhoni is ahead of Virat Kohli for highest average in successful run chases

The win was a masterclass from probably the two best players in the modern game while chasing.

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MS Dhoni pulled off a tight finish for India just like old times to silence his critics after captain Virat Kohli laid the foundation for a series-levelling six-wicket win against Australia with his 39th ODI hundred at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday.

The win was a masterclass from probably the two best players in the modern game while chasing. With today's innings, MS Dhoni pipped Virat Kohli to register the highest average in successful run chases in ODI cricket. 

With 2696 runs in 72 ODI innings, Dhoni has an average of 99.85 in successful chases for India. Kohli, who hailed Dhoni as the 'chase master', has an average of 99.04 after scoring 4853 runs in 77 innings in the format. The two are way of other players with former Aussie batsman Michael Bevan (86.25) and South Africa's AB de Villiers (82.77).

"Tonight was an MS classic. Only he knows what's going through his mind. He calculates the game so well. He backs himself to hit those big hits. Hats off to him and Dinesh as well. He came in and showed the right kind of intent. MS was as composed as ever. We try and help each other (MS and himself). Tonight was special for us," Kohli said in the post-match presentation.

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