India vs. Australia 3rd ODI is all set and all eyes on both the teams. In the heart of Rajkot’s SCA Stadium, cricket enthusiasts are witnessing an epic showdown between two cricketing giants, India and Australia. While the series may have been decided, this match carries immense significance as both teams fine-tune their line-ups and strategies for the upcoming World Cup.
The current Score – 74 for the lost of 1 wicket. But most of the Indian Fans would be excited as now Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli “The Chase Masters” are chasing the score of 352 and Virat Kohli starts with hitting a four and Rohit Sharma has already scored half century.
Rohit and Virat Return To the Team for India vs. Australia 3rd ODI
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli make their highly-anticipated return to the Indian squad, aiming to make their presence felt. Their absence was noticeable in the previous two matches, where India secured victories by five wickets and a commanding 99 runs. Now, with their return, the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium is set to host a star-studded clash that promises excitement despite the series outcome.
Key Moments of the Match for India vs. Australia 3rd ODI
Australia’s decision to bat first yielded a formidable total of 352/7, the highest at this venue. It was a display of solid top-order contributions, including a partnership of 137 runs (119 balls) between Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith. Marsh narrowly missed his century, falling just four runs short.
Jasprit Bumrah, after two expensive spells, roared back to form, claiming crucial wickets, including that of Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, and Marnus Labuschagne, to finish with figures of 3/81. Steve Smith managed to hit a half-century before being dismissed by Mohammed Siraj.
Explosive Start for Australia
Australia’s innings started explosively, with David Warner smashing a half-century off just 32 balls, leading his team into a boundary frenzy. However, Prasidh Krishna managed to dismiss Warner despite conceding 19 runs in his first over.
Can India Sweep the Series agaist Australia?
India has the opportunity to achieve their first-ever ODI clean sweep against Australia, adding another feather to their cap. The match may appear inconsequential on the surface, but it holds immense value as a preparation ground for the upcoming World Cup.
As cricket enthusiasts relish this thrilling encounter, the Rajkot ODI between India and Australia represents the pinnacle of cricketing competition. The clash of titans, the return of star players, and the pursuit of excellence make this match a must-watch, despite the series outcome. Cricket fans can’t afford to miss this consequential inconsequential ODI, as both teams set their sights on the World Cup.