Introduction
In a thrilling encounter, India faced a 66-run defeat against Australia in the India vs Australia 3rd ODI at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Despite having won the series by clinching victories in the first two matches, India couldn’t seal the deal in the final match.
Captain @ImRo45 & @klrahul collect the @IDFCFIRSTBank Trophy as #TeamIndia win the ODI series 2⃣-1⃣ 👏👏#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/k3JiTMiVGJ
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 27, 2023
Match Overview
Australia showcased a dominant performance, setting a robust target for India. The Indian team, despite the return of stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, couldn’t withstand the Australian bowling attack, bundling out for 286. In this India vs Australia encounter, Glenn Maxwell emerged as the star, finishing with figures of 4/40, marking his best-ever figures in ODI cricket.
Key Moments in India vs Australia Match
India’s middle and lower order could not cope up with the Australian bowling at the death. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer tried to stabilize the innings, but the increasing asking rate and consistent loss of wickets hampered India’s chase. The early loss of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli added to India’s woes, leaving them in a precarious position in the chase of 353.
Australia’s Performance
In this India vs Australia match, Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, and Steve Smith contributed significantly to the team’s total score of 352/7. Despite a slowdown in the scoring rate towards the end of their innings, the total proved to be more than enough to challenge the Indian batting lineup.
India’s Chase
India’s chase was marked by moments of brilliance, including a fiery start by Rohit Sharma. However, the consistent fall of wickets and an inability to form substantial partnerships led to India falling short of the target. The Australian bowlers, especially Glenn Maxwell, kept the pressure on, ensuring India could not gain momentum in the chase.
Conclusion
The India vs Australia 3rd ODI highlighted the strengths of the Australian team and exposed the vulnerabilities in the Indian batting order. Despite the series win, India will look to analyze this match to strengthen their performance in future encounters.
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