Finch expects India to fight back hard in second ODI

Australia captain Aaron Finch has doubts that India will "fight back" in second ODI here Friday after being battered in series-opener in Mumbai. Australia gave hosts a reality check with a crushing 10-wicket win in lung-opener on Tuesday, riding on David Warner and Finch's unbeaten hundreds. But Finch said it would be silly to take India lightly as y boast of world-class players.

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Finch expects India to fight back hard

"That was a pretty good performance. I think our fielding was a little bit sloppy but all in all we ar really happy with how boys went," he was quoted as saying by 'cricket.com.au' after win in Mumbai.

"y (India) will fight back doubt. y are a great side, got some world-class players," Finch said talking about what to expect from Friday's match.

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Chasing a below-par 256, David Warner (128 t out) and Finch (110 t out) shared a record opening stand as Australia cantered home in first ODI. Asked about his opening partner's batting display, Australia skipper said: "He (Warner) is playing unbelievably well I think. It's so hard to bowl to him once he gets in. He hits ball all around ground, so stopping him from scoring is so hard. "He is so clear with how he is going to bat, his footwork is pretty good. His mental state is unbelievable when he is out in middle. He is so clear with his thoughts and his game. He is in top shape."

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While lauding his bowlers for ir superb show in middle overs, Finch hinted that Josh Hazzlewood could get a chance in second ODI by resting eir Pat Cummins or Mitchell Starc in an effort to man ir workload. "To be able to control such a damaging top-order with ir lengths is brilliant. ball just swung eugh to keep m in game all time. y were so accurate which you have to be in se conditions," he said. " bowling line-up will obviously be discussed with Josh (Hazzlewood) on sidelines. With back-to-back games and pretty quick and a reasonably heavy Test load, I'm sure Josh will come in for one of m (Cummins or Starc) at some point. "(But) Unless it's a forced change with a niggle or injury, I don't think it would be much," he added.

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