India lifted their game and by winning the second of the two T20 matches, they also lifted the spirits of their die hard supporters. The win was all the more remarkable as it came on the back of some excellent fielding which has not always been India’s strong point in international cricket.

The inclusion of younger, more athletic players does invariably lift the fielding standards even if it may not do much for bowling or batting and the younger lot in the Indian team are without exception, outstanding fielders. What was also important was that Dhoni had the right fielders in the right positions and that meant that runs were converted into run outs.

Having Jadeja at backward point to the leg spinner meant that the ball that was cut was going towards his throwing arm which is the left hand. The Australian batsmen thinking that there was a single or more for the taking took off and realized that they were in trouble a bit too late.

Jadeja also needs to be commended for keeping his cool and throwing to the correct end and getting the batsman out. There were some brilliant saves from Raina, Kohli and Rohit Sharma too and the catch that Gambhir took to get rid of the dangerous Warner is something that should be preserved and shown to youngsters to learn how to run backwards keeping the eyes focused on the ball.

That wicket was the spur that the Indians needed and they never let up after that. Shaun Marsh's misery continued with him getting out for yet another duck and only Aaron Finch along with the man of the match from the previous game Matthew Wade looked as if they could pose a danger to the team.