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3rd ODI Updates: Dominant India cruise to 9 wkt win

Sat, 25 October 2025

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15:51

Dominant India cruise to 9 wkt win

India 237-1 (38.3 ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Short continues. Rohit jabs towards midwicket for no run before smashing a huge six. He defends the next delivery and then drives a boundary. He cuts through midwicket for a single, and Kohli finishes the over with another single. Twelve runs from it - after 38 overs, India are 231/1.

Ellis continues. Kohli takes a single, Rohit nudges one through midwicket for another, and then Kohli smashes the winning runs in style! India win by 9 wickets with 69 balls remaining.

Rohit was sensational, scoring his 33rd ODI century, while Kohli remained unbeaten on 74 - his 75th ODI fifty. Together, they stitched an unbeaten 168-run partnership, guiding India to a commanding victory

A consolation win for India, helping them avoid a series whitewash, and a dominant finish thanks to the brilliance of Ro-Ko.

15:37

Rohit hits century; India set for easy win

India 219-1 (37 ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Short continues. A delivery down the leg is called a wide. Kohli drives through the covers for a single. Another ball is left, a dot, and a delivery too wide goes uncalled. Rohit jabs through the covers before smashing a boundary, then follows it with a single. Kohli ends the over with a single. Eight runs come off it - after 36 overs, India are 213/1, needing 24 runs from 84 balls.

Ellis returns. Kohli defends the first ball, then flicks one for a single. Rohit skies a delivery, and Hazlewood goes for it, but the ball pops out of his hand - Rohit collects a single. He finishes the over with a crisp boundary. Six runs from the over, after 37 overs, India are 219/1, needing 18 runs from 78 balls

15:28

Rohit hits century; India set for easy win

India 205-1 (35 ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Matthew Short back into the attack. The two senior pros not looking in any rush as they easily collect three singles off the part-time spinner's second over.

Zampa bowls his final over. Rohit drives the second ball down to long-on for a single. Kohli keeps out the next two balls before he takes one on the leg side followed by another dot.

Zampa goes wicketless, having conceded 50 runs from his 10 overs, highlighting Australia's struggle with the ball in the middle overs.

15:28

Kohli brings up his fifty

India 183-1 (30 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Zampa continues. Rohit slams a crisp boundary past the sweeper and follows it up with a single to backward point. Kohli is beaten by the next delivery but defends the following one. The pair exchange singles to finish the over. Seven runs come off it - after 29 overs, India are 178/1.

Connolly continues. Rohit is relentless, smashing another boundary to move to 88, then defends the next ball before taking a single. Kohli sends one back to the bowler for no run, followed by another dot to end the over. Five runs from it - after 30 overs, India are 183/1, needing 54 more from 20 overs

15:22

Rohit hits century; India set for easy win

India 200-1 (33 ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Another milestone follows as Rohit drives Zampa's last ball to long-off for a single to complete his century from 105 balls.

This is Rohit's 33rd hundred in One-Day Internationals as he continues his good form in the series after having scored 73 in the second match.

India in control on 200/1 in 33 overs, needing another 37 for victory in 17 overs.

This is Rohit's landmark 50th century in international cricket across the three formats.

This is Rohit's ninth ODI century against Australia and his sixth Down Under -- the most by any batter in Australia in One-Dayers.

15:15

Kohli overtakes Sangakkara in ODI runs tally

Virat Kohli

India 195-1 (32 ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Zampa bowls a tidy over, sending down four dots in a row to Rohit, who takes a single off the fifth.

The last ball is a beauty as Kohli is beaten trying to defend off the front foot.

In the next over, Kohli clips spinner Cooper Connoolly for a single to overtake past Kumar Sangakkara for the second most runs by a batter in ODIs.

That single takes Kohli's tally to 14235 runs in his 293rd innings, going past Sangakkara, who had amassed 14234 runs in 380 innings.

The great Sachin Tendulkar holds the record with 18426 runs in 452 innings.

Rohit sweeps the spinner for a boundary through square leg and then takes one.

Kohli ends the over in style with a superb cut shot, which races away to the point boundary for another four.

15:08

Kohli brings up his fifty

India 183-1 (30 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

15:01

Kohli brings up his fifty

India 171-1 (28 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Zampa continues, and Rohit along with Kohli rotate the strike with ease. Just four runs from the over - after 25 overs, India are 145/1, needing 92 more from 25 overs.

Ellis continues. Rohit and Kohli start with singles before Kohli pierces the gap for a boundary. He follows it up with another single. Rohit then joins the party, driving one to the fence and adding another single to keep the scoreboard ticking. A productive over - 12 runs off it. After 26 overs, India are 157/1.

Zampa continues, and Rohit greets him with a towering six straight down the ground. The pair continue to nudge singles around. Eight off the over - after 27 overs, India are 165/1.

Connolly comes on. Kohli sweeps fine for a couple, defends the next, and brings up his fifty with a single - a calm and composed knock. Rohit adds a single too as India cruise along comfortably

14:46

Rohit hits back-to-back fifties

India 141-1 (24 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Matt Short comes into the attack. Rohit and Kohli rotate the strike smartly, picking up singles with ease. Six runs from the over - after 22 overs, India are 127/1, needing 110 more from 28 overs.

Zampa returns. Kohli collects a single down to long off. Rohit defends a couple before nudging one to long on for another single. Kohli adds one more before Rohit ends the over with a crisp boundary. Seven off it - after 23 overs, India move to 134/1.

Ellis continues. The batters work in singles again. Kohli survives a close LBW call - Australia review, but ball-tracking shows it clipping leg bail, umpire's call! Kohli stays on. Ellis then oversteps - no-ball. Seven runs from the over - after 24 overs, India are 141/1.

14:39

Rohit hits back-to-back fifties

India 121-1 (21 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Ellis continues. Kohli mistimes his shot - no run. Flicks the next towards square leg for a single. Rohit drives elegantly through square to bring up his fifty off 63 balls - back-to-back half-centuries for the Indian!

Kohli adds another single, and Rohit ends the over with one too. Four singles from the over - after 21 overs, India are 121/1.

14:30

100 comes up for India

India 117-1 (20 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Starc continues and starts with a wide. Rohit stands tall to defend before flicking one down to third man for a single. Kohli cuts hard but finds backward point. Another wide drifting down leg. A tight finish to the over - just 3 runs from it. After 17 overs, India are 105/1.

Connolly returns to the attack. Rohit sweeps but can't find the gap. The duo rotate strike nicely, collecting four singles in the over. After 18 overs, India are 109/1.

Ellis is back into the attack. Rohit and Kohli continue to work the gaps, dealing mostly in singles to keep the scoreboard ticking. Six runs from the over - after 19 overs, India are 115/1.

Mitchell Owen replaces Ellis. Rohit defends watchfully before taking a single down to mid-on. Kohli too nudges one to point for a run. A tidy over, just two from it. After 20 overs, India are 117/1

14:10

100 comes up for India

India 102-1 (16 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Zampa is introduced into the attack. Kohli defends a few before breaking the shackles with a crisp boundary through cover. He follows it up with a single, while Rohit sees off the final delivery. Five runs from the over - after 12 overs, India are 75/1.

Hazlewood continues. Kohli stays patient early, ducks under a bouncer, and then flicks one through midwicket for four. He adds a couple of twos to keep the scoreboard moving. Eight from the over - after 13 overs, India are 83/1.

Zampa continues. Rohit launches him for a towering six over long-on, then nudges a single. Kohli can't find the gap but finishes the over with a single. Eight runs from it - after 14 overs, India are 91/1.

Starc returns to the attack. Kohli greets him with a gorgeous drive for four. The pair rotate strike smartly to keep the momentum going. Eight runs off the over - after 15 overs, India are 99/1.

Zampa keeps things tight in his next. Rohit pushes to point, then drives down to long-on for a single. Kohli defends a couple and picks up one more before Rohit closes the over with another single. Just three from it - after 16 overs, India are 102/1.

13:48

Hazlewood dismisses Gill

India 70-1 (11 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Connolly is brought into the attack. Gill and Rohit rotate the strike early with a single each. Gill works one through midwicket for a couple before finishing the over in style - a towering six over long-on. 10 runs come off it, and after 10 overs, India are 68/0.

Hazlewood continues. Rohit collects a single before Gill edges one behind - caught by Carey! Hazlewood gets the breakthrough as Gill departs for 24 off 26 balls. Kohli walks in to loud cheers and gets off the mark with a single. Rohit defends the rest. Just 2 runs and a wicket from the over - after 11 overs, India are 70/1.

13:39

Rohit drives India past 50

India 58-0 (9 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Hazlewood continues. Rohit defends the first and taps the next towards backward point for no run. He then breaks free with a crisp boundary to take India past 50. Flicks one down to third man for a single. Gill joins in, punching a boundary through cover and following it up with a single. 10 runs come off the over - after 9 overs, India are 58/0

13:35

Quick runs from Rohit lift India's start

India 48-0 (8 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Ellis is brought into the attack. Gill sends it straight back to the bowler. The next delivery skids way down leg - no chance for Carey as it races to the boundary for four wides. Gill then finds his first boundary of the innings with a crisp drive. He blocks the next and the batters exchange singles. Another wide follows, and Gill adds a single to end the over. 13 runs come off it - after 6 overs, India are 35/0.

Hazlewood continues. Both Gill and Rohit pick up a single each before Gill solidly defends the rest. Just 2 runs from the over - India 37/0 after 7 overs.

Ellis continues. Rohit times one beautifully for a couple of runs - he wanted a third, but Gill wasn't interested. Rohit then gets four leg byes as the ball beats the keeper and races away. After a dot, he slams another boundary through the covers and adds a single to finish the over. 11 runs from it - after 8 overs, India are 48/0, needing 189 more from 42 overs

13:21

Rohit attacks Starc with power hits

India 22-0 (5 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Starc continues. Gill defends the first two deliveries and drives through cover for a single on the next. Rohit finds the boundary with a powerful swing, then swings again but survives an LBW appeal that goes down the leg. A dot ball finishes the over. Six runs come off it, India 11/0 after three overs.

Hazlewood bowls from the other end. Rohit leaves the first delivery and is lucky to survive the next, a bouncer that just misses his swinging blade. He defends the remainder of the over. After four overs, India remain 11/0.

Starc continues. Gill singles to put Rohit back on strike. A wide is called, Rohit defends the next ball, then slams a boundary to finish the over. Four runs for Rohit, and 11 runs come off the over in total, India 22/0 after five overs

13:05

India off to a cautious start

India 5-0 (2 Ovs) vs Aus 236 | SCORECARD

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill take their positions at the crease, with Rohit facing the first delivery as Mitchell Starc starts the attack.

Rohit nudges the first ball towards third man for no run, leaves the next delivery, then drives a boundary with ease. He pushes one to point for no run and leaves the final ball of the over. After the first over, India are 4/0.

Hazlewood bowls from the other end. Gill leaves the first delivery and another tight one before getting off the mark with a single. Rohit leaves the next ball, taps one down, and defends the final delivery of the over. Just one run comes off it, India 5/0 after two overs

12:34

Australia all out for 236

Aus 236 all out (46.4 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

A solid bowling effort from India - Harshit Rana picked up four wickets, but the real stars were Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. They not only kept the scoring in check during the middle overs but also struck crucial blows to put India firmly back in control.

The SCG pitch, offering bounce and some sideways movement, tested both pacers and spinners throughout the innings.

12:27

Australia all out for 236

Aus 236 all out (46.4 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Axar is back into the attack. Connolly defends a few deliveries before nudging one to long-on for a single. Zampa defends the rest of the over. Just one run comes off it, Australia 224/8 after 45 overs.

Prasidh continues. Connolly plays a dot to long-off, then slams the next ball for a boundary. A dot ball follows, then a wide down the leg side. Connolly responds with another boundary and takes a single. Zampa gets off the mark with a couple of runs. Twelve runs come off the over, Australia 236/8 after 46 overs.

Rana returns. Connolly swings and misses, and he's caught by Kohli! The slower delivery does the trick, giving India their ninth wicket. Connolly departs for 23 off 34 balls.

Josh Hazlewood walks in as the last man. Defends the first. BOWLED!

12:15

Prasidh removes Ellis, Aus 8 down

Aus 223-8 (44 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Prasidh starts with a wide. Ellis responds with a boundary, defends the next ball, and sends the following one back to the bowler. But he's soon gone - caught by Rohit at mid-wicket, a simple take. Ellis departs for 16 off 19 balls.

Adam Zampa walks in as the new batter and defends the last two balls of the over. Five runs and a wicket come off it, Australia 223/8 after 44 overs

12:10

Aussies cross 200 mark

Aus 218-7 (43 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Rana continues. Connolly cuts to backward point for no run, then flicks one to the leg side for a single. Ellis jabs towards long-on for three runs. Connolly leaves the next ball but takes a single off it, while Ellis is beaten off the last. Five runs come off the over, Australia 206/7 after 40 overs.

Kuldeep continues. Connolly sends the first ball back to the bowler, and Ellis defends the rest of the over. Just one run comes off it, Australia 207/7 after 41 overs.

Prasidh is back into the attack. Connolly drives to mid-off for a quick single, Ellis defends, and then Connolly slams back-to-back boundaries. Nine runs come off the over, Australia 216/7 after 42 overs.

Kuldeep continues. Connolly swings and misses, and the batters manage just two singles off the over. Australia 218/7 after 43 overs

11:52

Kuldeep removes Starc, Aus 7 down

Aus 201-7 (39 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Kuldeep is back into the attack. Starc cuts the first ball to point for no run and takes a single off the next. Connolly drives to long-on for a single, but then Starc is bowled! He stayed back to defend, expecting the ball to spin away, and departs for 2 off 5 balls.

Nathan Ellis walks in and defends the last two deliveries. Two runs and a wicket come off the over, Australia 201/7 after 39 overs.

11:47

Rana on fire! 2 wickets in 3 overs

Aus 199-6 (38 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Rana continues. Connolly nudges the first ball to point for no run, defends the next, and then takes a quick single. But he's soon gone - caught by Rohit! An edge carries straight to the fielder, giving Harshit Rana two wickets in three overs. Mitchell Owen backs away and pokes at the next delivery, but Rohit is alert and takes the catch. Owen departs for just 1 off 4 balls.

Mitchell Starc walks in as the new batter and starts cautiously, defending the first delivery. Is off the mark with a single to end the over.

11:43

Washington strikes, Renshaw departs for 56

Aus 197-5 (37 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

After the drinks break, Connolly walks in as the new batter. He defends the first ball and gets off the mark with a single. After 34 overs, Australia are 184/4.

Washy continues, with Connolly and Renshaw exchanging singles. Four runs come off the over, Australia 188/4 after 35 overs.

Rana bowls from the other end. Renshaw and Connolly rotate the strike well, with Renshaw even ducking under a bouncer. Seven runs come off the over, Australia 195/4 after 36 overs.

Washy continues. Renshaw misses and is given out LBW! He reviews, but Hawk-Eye shows the impact was outside off, going on to hit middle and leg. Renshaw departs for 56 off 58 balls.

Mitchell Owen walks in as the new batter. He defends the first two balls and then gets off the mark with a single. Connolly also takes a single to end the over. Two runs and a wicket come off it, Australia 197/5 after 37 overs.

11:26

Iyer's brilliant catch ends Carey's knock

Aus 183-4 (33.4 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Washy continues, with Carey and Renshaw rotating the strike smoothly. Seven runs come off the over, Australia 178/3 after 33 overs.

Rana returns to the attack. Renshaw greets him with a boundary and follows it with a single. Carey defends the next ball but soon departs - caught brilliantly by Shreyas Iyer! Timing his jump perfectly at backward point, Shreyas holds on to break the partnership. Carey goes for 24 off 37 balls.

11:19

Carey and Renshaw build steadily

Aus 171-3 (32 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Washy continues, and Renshaw finally finds the boundary after a long time. The batters rotate strike with a few singles for the rest of the over. Seven runs come off it, Australia 152/3 after 29 overs.

Kuldeep continues. The batters keep ticking with singles, but Prasidh drops Carey at long-on! He dives low but spills it - a tough chance, but it should have been taken. Four runs come off the over, Australia 156/3 after 30 overs.

Washy keeps bowling tightly, with Renshaw and Carey rotating strike smoothly. Six runs come off the over, Australia 162/3 after 31 overs.

Kuldeep continues, with Renshaw and Carey exchanging singles. Carey then slams a boundary to finish the over. Nine runs come off it, Australia 171/3 after 32 overs.

11:10

Carey and Renshaw build steadily

Aus 145-3 (28 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Prasidh is brought back into the attack. Renshaw drives to deep point for a single, but Kohli's excellent fielding stops any extra. Carey gets off the mark with a single, followed by a couple of runs to Renshaw. A single off the last ball takes seven runs from the over, Australia 131/3 after 24 overs.

Washy continues, keeping it tight and conceding just three runs. Australia 134/3 after 25 overs.

Prasidh maintains pressure from the other end, giving away only three runs. Australia 137/3 after 26 overs.

Washy keeps the run rate in check, with Carey and Renshaw rotating the strike. Three runs come off the over, Australia 140/3 after 27 overs.

Kuldeep returns to the attack. Carey and Renshaw exchange singles, and five runs come off the over, Australia 145/3 after 28 overs.

10:47

Short departs, Aus 3 down

Aus 124-3 (23 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Washington Sundar is brought into the attack. Short sends the first ball back to the bowler and defends the next. He drives towards cover for two runs and returns the strike. Short and Renshaw exchange singles to end the over. Four runs come off it, Australia 108/2 after 19 overs.

Axar continues. Renshaw plays a single to square, Short defends a couple of balls before smashing a boundary, and a dot ball finishes the over. Five runs come off it, Australia 113/2 after 20 overs.

Washy keeps bowling. Short and Renshaw rotate singles. Short drives one, gets a thick edge, and finds the gap for two runs. A dot ball ends the over. Australia 118/2 after 21 overs.

Axar continues from the other end. Renshaw sweeps for two runs, defends the next few balls, and then nudges one towards cover for a single. Short defends to finish the over. Four runs come off it, Australia 121/2 after 22 overs.

Washy continues. Renshaw takes a couple of runs to point but is then brilliantly caught by Kohli at forward square. Short departs for 30 off 41 balls. Carey walks in as the new batter and defends the rest of the over. Three runs and a wicket come off it, Australia 124/3 after 23 overs.

10:28

100 comes up for Australia

Aus 104-2 (18 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues. Short cuts to midwicket for no run, then slams the next delivery for a boundary. He picks up a couple more runs towards point. Eight runs come off the over, Australia 100/2 after 17 overs.

Axar keeps the pressure on. Renshaw and Short exchange singles, rotating the strike carefully, but Axar keeps them largely quiet. Four runs come off the over, Australia 104/2 after 18 overs.

10:17

Axar dismisses Marsh, Aus 2 down

Aus 92-2 (16 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues. Short nudges one to cover for a single, while Marsh defends the next ball. He then drives beautifully for a boundary and follows it with a couple more runs. Eight runs come off the over, Australia 88/1 after 15 overs.

Drinks are called.

Axar comes into the attack and strikes immediately! He bowls a superb delivery to Mitchell Marsh, who is trapped and sent back for 41 off 50 balls, looking disappointed.

Matt Renshaw walks in as the new batter and gets off the mark with a quick couple of runs.

10:10

Spin slows Marsh's attack

Aus 80-1 (14 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Kuldeep is brought into the attack. Short and Marsh rotate the strike with a few singles. Only four runs come off the over, Australia 67/1 after 11 overs.

Siraj continues from the other end. Short pushes to cover for no run and plays a dot ball to backward point. The batters manage a single each before Short pulls a short delivery for two runs to finish the over. Four runs come off it, Australia 71/1 after 12 overs.

Kuldeep continues. Marsh takes a single to long-on. Rahul goes up for a catch, joined later by Kuldeep, but the umpire shakes his head - the appeal is denied. Gill reviews it, but Snicko shows a flat line, and India lose a review.

Marsh defends the next delivery, Short cuts for a single, and Marsh follows with a boundary and a single. Seven runs come off the over, Australia 78/1 after 13 overs.

Axar is brought into the attack. Marsh pushes to cover for no run and narrowly survives an LBW appeal after missing a sweep; Gill discusses it with Rahul but decides against a review. Kohli makes a sharp stop at cover, and Marsh takes a single to mid-off, with a legbye added. Just two runs come off the over, Australia 80/1 after 14 overs.

09:52

Siraj strikes! Removes Head

Aus 63-1 (10 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Prasidh continues from one end. Head and Marsh sneak a couple of runs before Marsh defends the rest of the over. Three runs come off it, Australia 57/0 after nine overs.

Siraj is back on strike. Head welcomes him with a boundary but soon departs - caught by Prasidh! Backing away to create room, Head mistimes his cut and finds backward point. He departs for 29 off 25 balls.

Matthew Short walks in as the new batter.

Short nudges the first ball to point for no run. A direct hit could have had him, but Gill, coming in from mid-off, fails to hit the stumps. Short survives. Marsh drives the next delivery for no run, and a single off the last ball ends the over.

Six runs and a wicket come off it, Australia 63/1 after 10 overs.

09:40

50 comes up for Australia

Aus 54-0 (8 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Siraj continues from one end. Head opens with a boundary, then pushes to mid-on for no run. He's beaten on the next delivery and defends the following two. A slightly wide ball is dispatched through point for four. Eight runs come off the over, Australia 26/0 after five.

Rana continues from the other end. Marsh defends the first two balls before nudging one to cover for a single. Head slams a boundary and then defends the last two deliveries. Five runs come off the over, Australia 31/0 after six.

Change in bowling: Prasidh comes into the attack. Marsh welcomes him with a massive six, follows it up with a single, then smashes a short ball for four. Two more runs off the last delivery take 13 from the over. Australia 44/0 after seven.

Rana returns from the other end. Marsh slams a boundary, takes a single, and another shot brings one run. He follows it with another boundary, with a dot ball to finish the over. Ten runs come off it, Australia 54/0 after eight overs

09:22

Marsh and Head dominate Siraj, Rana

Aus 18-0 (4 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Siraj keeps probing from one end, testing Marsh with extra bounce. Head gets off the mark with a single to midwicket, Marsh follows with a quick single square of the wicket, and Head finishes the over with a boundary. Seven runs come off the over, leaving Australia 9/0 after three.

At the other end, Harshit Rana starts with a wide. Marsh defends a few balls before unleashing a booming shot that beats keeper Rahul's dive to the left and races to the boundary. He leaves the next delivery, and a boundary off the last ball takes nine runs from the over. Australia move to 18/0 after four overs.

09:13

Australia begin cautiously

Aus 2-0 (2 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Harshit Rana bowls from the other end, and Head nudges the first ball to point for no run. He defends the next few deliveries before being beaten, resulting in a leg bye. Marsh finishes the over with a single.

After two overs, Australia have just 2 runs on the board- 2/0.

09:08

Australia begin cautiously

Aus 0-0 (1 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

The players are out in the middle. Mitch Marsh and Travis Head open for Australia, with Siraj taking the new ball. Two slips in place. Marsh defends the first two, leaves the next, and blocks out the rest. A solid, disciplined start as Siraj begins with a maiden.

Update from the Indian camp: Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the third ODI after sustaining a left quadriceps injury during the second game in Adelaide.

08:40

Here are the playing XIs

Here are the playing XIs

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (w), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

08:37

Aus opt to bat; India make two changes

Australia have won the toss and opted to bat first.

'We're going to bat, it looks like a really good wicket,' said captain Mitch Marsh.

'The way the young guys have stepped up has been great for us, and today's a big opportunity to make it 3-0.'

Marsh also confirmed one change: Nathan Ellis returns to the XI in place of Xavier.

'We would've bowled first. We've got what we wanted,' said the India skipper Gill with a smile at the toss.

'Two changes for us - Kuldeep and Prasidh come in for Arshdeep and Reddy.'

08:27

Will India hand Jaiswal a chance in final ODI?

Hello and welcome to the coverage of the third and final ODI between Australia and India in Sydney.

India's star-studded batting line-up has failed to deliver, captain Shubman Gill hasn't fired, Virat Kohli is yet to get off the mark, and Rohit's lone fifty was overshadowed by Hazlewood's brilliance.

Axar and Shreyas Iyer got starts but couldn't convert. The decision to drop Kuldeep Yadav for extra batting depth hasn't paid off. Will India rethink their strategy - and hand Yashasvi Jaiswal a chance?

Australia, on the other hand, will be delighted with both the results. With the series sealed, the hosts could rest their senior pacers - though Starc and Hazlewood might still feature.

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