India’s bowlers clinched an eight-run thriller as Australia ran out of steam in the dying overs of the fourth One Day International, thus keeping alive the seven-match series here on Monday.

After India posted a formidable 291-4 batting first, Australia got off to a terrific start to their run chase, holding the upper hand during the major part of the game, but breakthroughs at crucial intervals condemned the world champions to their first limited overs defeat in 15 matches. Australia finished on 283-7 with James Hopes remaining not out on 23.

Zaheer Khan bowled the final over of the game in which Australia required 16 runs, but could only manage seven at the Sector-16 stadium here, to register India’s first win against the Australians after 11 matches. India had last beaten Australia in January 2004.

India now trail the Australians 1-2 in the seven-match series, the opening tie of which had to be abandoned due to rain in Bangalore.

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