The third and final final ODI India vs Australia at the Sydney cricket ground on October 25, Australia have already sealed the series 2-0 , the home side will aim to complete a commanding whitewash, while India will be eager to salvage pride.
Team preview
The team has struggled for rhythm with the bat , often losing wickets in clusters and failing to build substantial partnerships, Rohit , who scored a fighting 73 in the previous match will once again be key at the top order, meanwhile Virat Kohli after enduring two rare failure, will be determined to deliver knock and silence critics.
Shreyas Iyer,kl Rahul and Axar Patel have shown promise but haven’t managed to convert star into big innings, in bowling department Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj lead the attack also we saw in both matches unable to take wickets in middle overs, while kuldeep yadav could return and provide stability in middle overs.
On the other hand Australia have been in Sublime from throughout the series, displaying a perfect blend of aggression, composure and tactical awareness, their bowling attack,led by Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Xavier Barttlet has dismantled india top order with early breakthroughs. While Adam zampa spin in the middle overs,has proven in previous match.
India vs Australia Head to Head Records
Total matches played: 154
Australia won: 86
India won: 58
No Results: 10
Pitch Report
The Sydney cricket ground traditionally offers a balanced wicket, the surface provides good bounce and carry early but as the game progresses tend to assist spinners, Average score around 220-230 , batting first could be be the preferred option, teams chasing under lights at the SCG often face challenge of a slower pitch.
Probable playing XIs
India
Rohit Sharma, shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, kl Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, kuldeep yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Matthew short, Cooper Connolly, Mitch owen,Alex Carey (wk),Xavier Barttlet, Ben Dwarshius, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
Player to watch out
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
Kuldeep yadav
Travis Head
Adam Zampa
Josh Hazlewood
Prediction
Australia is slightly favourites given their dominance performances in this series . Their balanced batting lineup and discipline bowling attack make them tough to beat. However india are expected to fight back with renewed intent led by Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli . If India top order clicks the contest could go down to the wire .