AUS vs IND: Pitch Report for 3rd ODI, Statistics and Records from Sydney Cricket Ground

With the series already secured 2-0, Australia They will play for a historic victory when they receive India for the final ODI in Sydney. For Shubman GillFor the new-look Indian team, this match has become a crucial battle for pride and a last chance to find form ahead of the T20 series.

Directed by michel marshAustralia looked dominant, sealing the series with a thrilling two-wicket win in Adelaide based on strong performances from younger players such as short matthew and Cooper Connolly. With the series won, they have chosen to manage their squad.

Marnus Labuschagne has been released to prepare for Sheffield Shield cricket, while the NSW all-rounder Jack Edwards obtains his first international call. goalie Josh Inglis He is also set to rejoin the team after recovering from a calf strain and left arm spinner. Matthew Kuhnemann has been withdrawn. The key man, however, will be an expert Adam Zampawho was outstanding in Adelaide with a four-wicket haul and will look to exploit a spin-friendly SCG pitch.

India’s tour has been defined by a collective failure in batting. While Rohit Sharma (73) and Shreyas Iyer (61) showed his form in Adelaide, the biggest names in the team are struggling. Captain Gill has been dismissed for 10 and 9, but the focus is on Virat Kohliwho recorded consecutive ducks for the first time in his ODI career. Amid fan speculation that this could be his last ODI on Australian soil, the pressure is immense for him to deliver a signature performance.

It is very likely that India will make a change in their eleven. Given the SCG’s reputation for assisting spin, expect a left-arm wrist spin Kuldeep Yadav to be incorporated, probably replacing the all-terrain Nitish Kumar Reddywho has underperformed with both bat and ball.

Sydney Cricket Ground Report

The Sydney track is expected to be batting friendly, allowing the ball to enter the bat well for stroke play. While fast bowlers may need to work hard to find movement, spinners are likely to get help and grip as the match progresses. Historically, in ODIs at this venue, teams batting first have had a significant advantage, winning 96 of 168 matches, although some analysts predict a chasing advantage for this specific game. This contrasts with the pitch’s traditional Test match reputation as Australia’s most spin-friendly wicket and the recent anomaly in January 2025, when a grassy pitch heavily favored seam bowlers.

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