UPDATE 3-Cricket-Tendulkar's superb 175 in vain as Australia win

* India fall just short in bid to reach 351 target

* Australia take 3-2 lead in seven-match series

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HYDERABAD, India, Nov 5 (Reuters) - A remarkable innings of 175 in 141 balls by Sachin Tendulkar proved in vain when Australia took a 3-2 lead in the series with a thrilling three-run win over India in the fifth one-dayer on Thursday.

Chasing 351 for victory, the home team were bowled out for 347 with two balls left after the brilliant Tendulkar became the first man to reach 17,000 ODI runs.

He put on yet another batting masterclass to add 137 for the fifth wicket with Suresh Raina (59) but debutant Clint McKay struck the all-important blow for Australia when he removed Tendulkar with India needing 19 from 18 deliveries.

"It was one of my best innings, I was striking the ball very well," Tendulkar told the prize-giving ceremony.

"There was constant pressure but we maintained the run rate and brought the game close. But in the end it was disappointing."