On this date in 2016, India successfully chased down a formidable target established by Australia during an ODI match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Manish Pandey's first ODI century was instrumental in securing a thrilling victory for India in the final over of the contest.

Australia, batting first, set a challenging total of 330 for 7 in the fifth ODI of the series. The innings was spearheaded by opener David Warner, who scored 122 runs off 113 balls, featuring nine fours and three sixes. His aggressive batting provided a strong foundation for the Australian team.

Mitchell Marsh contributed significantly down the order, remaining unbeaten with 102 runs off 84 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Australia's steady run rate exerted pressure on the Indian bowlers. Jasprit Bumrah, making his ODI debut, emerged as India's standout bowler, taking two wickets for 40 runs.

India's run-chase: Manish Pandey's century

In response to the challenging target, India began their innings steadily. Openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan laid a solid foundation, with Dhawan scoring a brisk 78. Rohit Sharma narrowly missed a century, falling for 99, but his innings kept India firmly in the chase.

The standout performance for India came from Manish Pandey, who scored an unbeaten 104 off 81 balls. Coming in at a crucial juncture, Pandey displayed remarkable composure and skill, effectively finding gaps and rotating the strike to keep the required run rate within reach. Captain MS Dhoni played a vital supporting role, contributing 34 runs and forming an essential partnership with Pandey, which was pivotal in steering the match in India's favor.

As India approached the final over needing 13 runs, the task appeared daunting. However, Pandey's strategic aggression, combined with Dhoni's experience, enabled them to secure the necessary runs with two balls remaining. This victory marked India's sole win in the five-match series.

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