Firstpost Spodcast Episode 111: India's victory over Australia, Manchester City's 3-1 win over Southampton and more

India’s bowlers put in another fantastic performance to dismiss Australia for 261 in the second innings to help India win by a big margin of 137 runs. With this win, India now have a 2-1 lead in the Test series, with one match remaining. Chasing a near impossible target of 399, Australia resumed batting on day five on 258/8. It seemed India’s old troubles with tail enders were back to haunt the team as Pat Cummins looked comfortable at 61 not out and a dogged Nathan Lyon gave him company. Australian commentator, and ex-cricketer, Kerry O’Keeffe has written an open letter to Indian fans and cricket players apologizing for controversial remarks made during the Melbourne Test. O’Keeffe kicked off a storm when he said on air that Mayank Agarwal’s 304 in Ranji Trophy came against “Jalandhar Railway canteen staff” and that the bowlers were “chefs and waiters”. After shock defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester City, defending champions Manchester City showed improvement over the weekend, beating Southampton 3-1 on Sunday. David Silva gave Manchester the lead 10 minutes into the game but complacency allowed Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to equalize in the 37th minute. However, a dramatic own goal by James Ward-Prowse gave City the lead. Raheem Sterling forced his way down the left and fired in a low cross that deflected off the foot of Ward-Prowse and went between a surprised McCarthy and his near post. Then, a header by Sergio Aguero just before half-time made it 3-1. In the second half, City managed to keep out any scoring opportunities created by Southampton. Sunday’s win sees City just seven points behind leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace 1-0, thanks to a 51st minute goal by N’Golo Kante that helped the Blues open up a five-point gap to fifth-placed Arsenal. An update from PBL now. Bengaluru Raptors defeated Pune 7 Aces 4-3 in a thrilling tie on Sunday, while the Chennai Smashers handed a 6-1 thrashing to Ahmedabad Smash Masters.