India vs Australia Highlights, 3rd ODI: A masterclass, plain and simple. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made light work of Australia’s modest total, cruising home with 11.3 overs to spare and nine wickets intact. It was barely a contest. Rohit was at his imperious best, smashing his 33rd ODI century, while Kohli wrapped things up with an unbeaten 74, climbing to second on the all-time ODI run-scorers list, just behind the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. A dominant display from two men who make chasing look like an art form.
Australia were bowled out for 236, with Matt Renshaw top-scoring with 56 and Mitchell Marsh contributing 41, while the rest of the batting lineup struggled. The hosts had looked set to approach 300, but a late collapse before the 40th over allowed India to claw back into the contest. All Indian bowlers picked up wickets, but Harshit Rana stood out with a four-wicket haul, boosting his confidence. India now hold a narrow advantage as they head into the second innings.
Harshit Rana justified the faith shown in him by head coach Gautam Gambhir with an impressive spell in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. Rana and Washington Sundar took two wickets each. Siraj, Axar, Kuldeep, and Prasidh chipped in with one apiece. Earlier, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh had won the toss and opted to bat first, but India’s bowlers took control of the game.
Australia’s clean sweep over India – something never achieved before – now beckons. In what turned out to be an anti-climactic finish to a much-anticipated rivalry, the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be a dead rubber after Australia sealed the series with a tense two-wicket win in Adelaide.
The 2-0 scoreline perhaps flatters India, who were largely outplayed across both matches. While the rain-affected opener in Perth offered some mitigation, the second ODI laid bare India’s vulnerabilities. For the first time in his illustrious ODI career, Kohli registered back-to-back ducks, a statistic few would have imagined.
Josh Hazlewood has been the wrecker-in-chief, tying India’s top order in knots and showcasing top-class rhythm. The much-hyped returns of Rohit Sharma and Kohli haven’t quite clicked, though Rohit’s gritty 73 in Adelaide offered a brief glimmer of hope.
On the flip side, Australia’s newer faces – Matt Short, Cooper Connolly, Mitch Owen and Matthew Renshaw – rose to the occasion, guiding the hosts home in a spirited chase. With stalwarts Steven Smith and Glenn Maxwell now retired from ODIs, this fresh crop has injected new life into Australia’s setup.
IND vs AUS 3rd ODI live score: Sundar strikes as short departs
Washington Sundar produced a crucial breakthrough for India, dismissing MW Short. The young batter couldn’t negotiate Sundar’s disciplined bowling, handing India another key wicket and tightening the noose around Australia’s innings.
IND vs AUS 3rd ODI live score: Short finds the boundary off Axar
MW Short responded quickly to Axar Patel, lapping a delivery finely past the fielders for four runs. The Australian batter showed sharp timing and placement, keeping the momentum alive despite the recent loss of Marsh.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Axar Patel claims a big wicket as Marsh falls
Axar Patel struck a massive blow for India, dismissing Marsh with a perfectly angled delivery that pitched on a good length outside off but held its line, deceiving the batter. Marsh went for a big shot over cover, only to meet air as the ball carried neatly to the stumps. Axar celebrated coolly, a confident smile behind his sunglasses, giving India a crucial breakthrough at a key stage of the innings.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Another FOUR! – Marsh punishes Kuldeep’s loopy delivery
Marsh capitalised on a slightly short, loopy delivery from Kuldeep Yadav, using the extra time to rock back and pull it powerfully over backward square for four. Even Rohit Sharma appeared displeased with the length, as Marsh continued to dominate and keep the Australian innings firmly in control.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Marsh hits a boundary off Kuldeep
Marsh wasted no time against Kuldeep Yadav, steering a well-placed delivery to the boundary for four runs.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Siraj strikes as Head departs
Mohammed Siraj made a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Head with a sharp delivery that left the batter walking back in disappointment. Siraj’s confident body language reflected his intent, giving India a much-needed lift at a critical stage of the innings.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: FOUR! – Marsh keeps the momentum with a crisp boundary
Marsh continued his aggressive approach against Harshit Rana, driving a well-timed delivery to the boundary for four runs. The Australian batter’s fluent strokeplay is keeping the scoreboard ticking and maintaining pressure on the Indian bowlers.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Marsh and Head dominate Prasidh with big hits
Australia’s Marsh and Head showcased aggressive intent against Prasidh, with Marsh smashing a towering six over backward square off a short, body-height delivery, while Head responded in style with a classy pull for four, drawing comparisons to Rohit Sharma’s iconic stroke. Both batters capitalized on slightly shorter lengths, keeping India under pressure.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Head finds the gap again
Travis Head smashes another boundary, this time off Harshit Rana. A fullish delivery outside off, slightly leaning into the shot, races to the fence.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Tight start from India
Mohammed Siraj sets the tone with a superb opening over, bowling on the money to Mitchell Marsh and offering no easy scoring opportunities. Harshit Rana, sharing the new ball, matches him with disciplined lines and lengths against Travis Head. Australia manage just two runs off the opening over, pressure building early.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head on the pitch
The SCG crowd holds its breath as Arshdeep Singh runs in to bowl the first over. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head take guard, ready to test India’s new-ball attack.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Crowd favourites in focus
Sydney is set for a sea of blue, with thousands of Indian fans expected to pack the stands. The crowd energy has been high throughout the series, and tonight’s game could still feel like a mini-festival despite the dead-rubber status.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Toss update
Australia have won the toss at the SCG and opted to bat first. With clear skies and a flat pitch expected, they will look to post a big total in Sydney.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Gill under pressure early
Shubman Gill’s start as ODI captain hasn’t gone to plan. Scores of 10 and 9 have added to the scrutiny. With fans expecting leadership and runs, this dead rubber could be crucial for Gill’s early captaincy reputation and his place as India’s long-term ODI leader.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Weather report
Fans can expect a clear and pleasant evening at the SCG. There’s no rain forecast, ensuring a full 50-over contest. With a sold-out crowd expected, the atmosphere promises to be electric despite the series outcome already decided.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Pitch report
The SCG pitch has been flatter in recent years but still offers something for spinners later in the innings. Expect big scores if batters settle early. India’s tweakers could play a crucial role in curbing Australia’s aggressive middle order.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Kohli’s rare struggles continue
Virat Kohli’s back-to-back ducks have been a shock for fans. This is the first time in his ODI career he’s failed twice consecutively. With 54 runs needed to overtake Kumar Sangakkara’s career tally, all eyes will be on Kohli to break the jinx at Sydney.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: India seek redemption
After being outplayed in both games, India will look to end the tour on a high. The defeats have exposed their middle-order instability and overreliance on senior batters, something captain Shubman Gill will be eager to address heading into the final ODI.
India vs Australia 3rd ODI live cricket score: Welcome to our live blog
The third ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground has lost some of its spark after Australia sealed the series in Adelaide. But for India, it’s still a chance to avoid a whitewash and regain confidence after two tough outings where their batting faltered under pressure. The match is scheduled for 9 am IST, stay tuned for the latest updates.