India clinched a victory against Australia in the ultimate game of their three-match series in Indore. Now, with a 2-0 lead, India has already sealed the series, making the final match in Rajkot a chance for a clean sweep. Australia, on the other hand, is keen to show some pride with a win.
The Indian team achieved this without the presence of players like Rohit and Kohli. Young talents like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer took charge, making significant contributions with the bat. Support from players like Rahul, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav further boosted the Indian innings.
For Australia, it’s their fifth consecutive defeat. The silver lining came in the form of David Warner’s batting and Sean Abbott’s quickfire runs.
Indian players, especially the duo of Jadeja and Ashwin, excelled in bowling. With the expected return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and others in the next game, and with Yadav’s recent form, India seems spoilt for choice.
Australia, facing a series of losses, hopes for a turnaround. The absence of pivotal players such as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Glenn Maxwell is palpable. With T20 matches on the horizon post-Rajkot, they’ll be keen on ending the ODI series on a high note.
Upcoming Match Details
- Fixture: India vs Australia, 3rd ODI
- Date & Time: September 27, 2023, 1:30 pm
- Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Stadium, Rajkot
Pitch Overview
The Rajkot stadium generally favors teams batting first. A typical score here revolves around 311 runs. The wicket tends to be batsman-friendly, especially during the first half. Hence, winning the toss and opting to bat seems to be the preferred choice.
Weather Forecast
Temperatures are expected to hover around 33°C with a humidity level of 65%. Although there’s a slight chance of rain, the game is likely to proceed without interruptions.
Probable Line-ups
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, either Ravindra Jadeja or Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, and Mohd. Siraj.
Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, either Cameron Green or Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, either Mitchell Starc or Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, and Adam Zampa.
Match Prediction
Given India’s current form and the series already in their pocket, they seem poised for another victory.
Tip: India To Win The Match
