The third and final match of the three-match ODI series, being played between India and Australia in Sydney, proved to be thrilling for the spectators. In this match, the Indian team will look to conclude the series honorably with a win, while Australia has already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Sports News: Australia has set a challenging target of 237 runs for India in the third ODI match. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Australian team was all out for 236 runs in 46.4 overs. Matt Renshaw scored a brilliant half-century for Australia, playing the highest knock of 56 runs.
In the Indian team's bowling, fast bowler Harshit Rana delivered an excellent performance, taking four wickets and preventing Australia from reaching a large total. Now, India will need b batting to achieve the target of 237 runs.
Australia's Innings
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Australian team was all out for 236 runs in 46.4 overs. Matt Renshaw scored a half-century for the team, making the highest score of 56 runs. Opening batsmen Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head formed a 61-run partnership for the first wicket, giving the team a good start. However, India got its first breakthrough from Mohammed Siraj.
Following this, the Australian innings faltered slightly. Renshaw and Alex Carey put together a 59-run partnership for the fourth wicket, which Harshit Rana broke. Subsequently, Renshaw also returned to the pavilion after scoring his half-century. Australia then lost wickets at regular intervals, and no batsman could play a substantial innings.
Brilliant Performance by Indian Bowlers
Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana took four crucial wickets, restricting Australia's innings. Additionally, Washington Sundar also picked up a wicket, while Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel each secured a dismissal. All Indian bowlers performed exceptionally in this match, not allowing the opposing team to form significant partnerships.
For Australia, Matt Renshaw scored the most runs with 56. Mitchell Marsh made 41, Matthew Short 30, Travis Head 29, Alex Carey 24, and Cooper Connolly 23 runs. Nathan Ellis contributed 16, Mitchell Starc 2, and Mitchell Owen 1 run. Adam Zampa remained unbeaten on two runs, while Josh Hazlewood could not open his account. Australia has set a target of 237 runs for India.
