India vs Australia, 3rd ODI Highlights:
The third and final match of the ODI series between India and Australia took place on Saturday, October 25, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The Indian team achieved a resounding 9-wicket victory. Australia set a target of 237 runs, which India chased down successfully in just 38.3 overs, with Rohit Sharma scoring an unbeaten 121 runs and Virat Kohli remaining unbeaten at 74.
Previously, the Indian team faced a 7-wicket defeat in the first ODI match held in Perth under the DLS rule. They also lost by 2 wickets in Adelaide. However, India's win in Sydney prevented Australia from achieving a clean sweep. Despite this win, Australia emerged victorious in the series with a 2-1 lead.
In this run chase, captain Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma set a steady start with a 69-run partnership. Josh Hazlewood broke this partnership by dismissing Shubman. From there, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma excelled in partnership, adding a combined 168 unbeaten runs. Rohit Sharma achieved an unbeaten 121 from 125 balls, with 13 fours and three sixes, marking his 33rd ODI century. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli contributed 74 runs off 81 balls, including seven fours, achieving his 75th ODI half-century.
India's Scorecard: (237/1, 38.3 Overs)
Fall of Wickets:
69-1 (Shubman Gill, 10.2 overs)
Australia's Innings
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Australian team scored 236 runs in 46.4 overs. The start was solid with Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh collaborating for a 61-run opening partnership. Mohammed Siraj broke this partnership by dismissing Head (29 runs). Axar Patel then bowled Marsh (41 runs). Washington Sundar dismissed the in-form Matthew Short (30 runs). Following this, Alex Carey and Matthew Renshaw added a 59-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Harshit Rana dismissed Carey for a personal score of 24 runs.
Washington Sundar provided India with another significant breakthrough by dismissing Matthew Renshaw, who scored 55 runs off 58 balls with two boundaries. Mitchell Owen was dismissed for 1 run by Harshit Rana. Mitchell Starc added 2 runs only to be caught by the spin of the chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav. Prasidh Krishna then scalped Nathan Ellis's wicket (16 runs), while Harshit Rana claimed the last two wickets, totaling four wickets for himself. Washington Sundar also secured two wickets. Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav each took one wicket.
Australia's Scorecard (236/10, 46.4 Overs)
Fall of Wickets:
1-61 (Travis Head, 9.2 overs), 2-88 (Mitchell Marsh, 15.1 overs), 3-124 (Matthew Short, 22.3 overs), 4-183 (Alex Carey, 33.4 overs), 5-195 (Matthew Renshaw, 36.2 overs), 6-198 (Mitchell Owen, 37.4 overs), 7-201 (Mitchell Starc, 38.4 overs), 223-8 (Nathan Ellis, 43.3 overs), 236-9 (Cooper Connolly, 46.2 overs), 236-10 (Josh Hazlewood, 46.4 overs).
India made two changes to their team for this match. Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna were included in the playing XI, resulting in all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh sitting out. Conversely, the Australian team replaced Xavier Bartlett with Nathan Ellis in their playing XI.
Historically, the Indian team's ODI record at Sydney Cricket Ground hasn't been particularly impressive. Out of 23 matches played at this ground, India has secured victories in only 6, while suffering defeats in 16, with one match yielding no result. Furthermore, in head-to-head clashes between India and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground, 20 ODIs have been played. India won 3 of these matches, while the Australian team triumphed in 16, with one match ending without a result.
Overall, a total of 155 ODIs have been contested between India and Australia. During this span, the Australian team clinched 86 victories, while the Indian team emerged victorious in 59 matches. Additionally, 10 matches concluded without a result, making Australia the dominant team overall.
India vs Australia (H2H)
Total ODIs: 155 Australia Won: 86 India Won: 59 No Result: 10
At SCG (India vs Australia H2H)
Total ODIs: 20 Australia Won: 16 India Won: 3 No Result: 1
India's Record at SCG
Total ODIs: 23 Won: 6 Lost: 16 No Result: 1
India's Playing XI in Sydney ODI:
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, and Mohammed Siraj.
Australia's Playing XI in Sydney ODI:
Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matthew Renshaw, Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa.
