IND vs AUS 3rd ODI: MS Dhoni decodes his unbeaten 87 which guided India to victory

He performed his role to perfection with world class exhibition of running between the wickets in what could well be his last match on the Australian soil.

Dhoni appreciated Kedar Jadhav’s cameo towards the end and said, “Of course supported brilliantly by Kedar, who plays unorthodox shots. He did a great job in executing.”

Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav shared a 121-run partnership for the unconquered fourth wicket while chasing a tricky target of 231.

Batting at number four, Dhoni anchored India's chase with a 114-ball 87 not out which was studded with six boundaries

When asked where he wants to bat, Dhoni said, “I am happy to bat at any number. The important thing is where the team needs me. Whether I play at 4 or 6, we need to see if the team balance can be retained. I'm happy to bat lower down at 6. I can't say I can't bat at No. 6 after playing 14 years.”

Dhoni was adjudged the Man of the Series after he guided India to a comfortable seven-wicket win in the third ODI, thus securing a maiden 2-1 series win in Australia.

Virat Kohli's men became the first country to return from Australia without losing a single series having won the Test series 2-1 and drawn the T20 Internationals 1-1.

Asked what the game plan was, Dhoni said, It was a slow wicket, so it was difficult to hit whenever you wanted to. No point going after the bowlers who were bowling well, so we wanted to take it deep and that was the plan.”

Mahendra Singh Dhoni played a crucial role in India’s ODI series win against Australia on Friday