India win SCG thriller by six wickets

India, after losing first four ODIs of the series, restored some pride and got some momentum on their side with a six-wicket win at the SCG on Saturday.

After Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and decided to bowl, Australia scored an imposing 330 for seven off their 50 overs thanks to centuries from David Warner (122) and Mitchell Marsh (102 not out).

But after losing all four previous games in the five-match series -- despite scoring over 300 runs three times and 295 on the other -- India avoided a whitewash when they reached 331 for four with two balls remaining.

Pandey, who only came into the team because of an injury to Ajinkya Rahane, was in magnificent touch as he brought up his maiden ODI century from only 81 balls.

The 26-year-old hit eight fours and one six as he teamed with Rohit Sharma (99) and Dhoni (34) to guide India to victory.