Glenn Maxwell claims four wickets as Australia end losing streak with big ODI win in India
Glenn Maxwell took career-best figures of 4-40 as Australia defeated India by 66 runs to end a five-game losing streak and avoid an ODI series whitewash.
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Watch: Glenn Maxwell In Disbelief After Stunning Catch. Rohit Sharma's Reaction Is Viral
Glenn Maxwell took a sensational reflex catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma during the third ODI match between India and Australia in Rajkot on Wednesday. Rohit looked in tremendous form as he took Australian bowlers to the cleaners and he looked well on course to a big score. However, while batting on 81, he slammed the ball hard straight towards the bowler Maxwell. The Australia all-rounder did not have much time to react but he was able to extend his hand and the somehow complete the catch. Maxwell was completely stunned by his own effort and Rohit could not hide his disappointment after the dismissal.
India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Indian Middle-Order Crumbles As Australia Record Consolation Win
Australia saved their best for the last as Indian middle-order wilted under pressure exerted by part-time off-spin of Glenn Maxwell, losing the third ODI by 66 runs on Wednesday. India however won the series 2-1. India were cruising along at 171 for 2 chasing a stiff target of 353 on a placid track but the middle-order crumbled in chase with Maxwell (4/40) getting crucial breakthroughs to restrict the hosts to 286 in 49.4 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma (81) and Kohli struck fifties to provide the middle-order with a perfect platform in the big chase, but the rest floundered to hand Australia the advantage.
Top order, Maxwell help Australia avoid whitewash in India
NEW DELHI : Australia avoided a series whitewash in India after their top order fired together and Glenn Maxwell impressed with the ball to secure a comprehensive 66-run victory in the third and final one-day international in Rajkot on Wednesday.
IND VS AUS, 3rd ODI Cricket Match Live Score: Focus On Jasprit Bumrah As Depleted India Eye Win vs Australia
India vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the third and final ODI in Rajkot. For India, skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli are back in action after missing out on the first two games. The likes of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan have been rested due to viral fever. All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is also missing and has been replaced by Washington Sundar. On the other hand. Australia have called-in Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell and Tanveer Sangha will be making his debut. The hosts have taken 2-0 lead in the series and will be aiming for a clean sweep. (Live Scorecard)
India vs Australia: Saurashtra Cricket Association Secretary Reveals Nature Of Rajkot Pitch Ahead Of 3rd ODI
Ahead of the third and final ODI match between India and Australia on Wednesday, Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) secretary Himanshu Shah said that the stadium will be packed since all the tickets are sold out. Himanshu said that the outfield of the stadium had been changed before the third ODI game and added that the pitch is batting-friendly. The secretary of the SCA also hoped that the last match before the ODI World Cup would be exciting. "The third and last ODI match between India and Australia will be played in Rajkot. For this match, the outfield of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot has been completely renewed. The entire stadium will be packed because all the tickets are sold out, and the wicket is also very batting-friendly. We are sure that this last match before the World Cup will be very exciting," Himanshu Shah said.
India vs Australia: Why Did David Warner Turn Into A Right-Hander? Teammate's 'Ashwin' Explanation
Southpaw David Warner had to employ a rather bizarre tactic of batting right-handed against R Ashwin in the second ODI because of the turn the Indian was generating from the Indore pitch, said Australia bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott. Australia were never in the hunt after India amassed 399 for five to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series on Sunday. Warner (53) and Abbott (54) were the two Australian batters who got going before the visitors suffered their fifth ODI loss in a row.
Yuzvendra Chahal's Eye-Catching 'Name Is Enough' Post As R Ashwin Traps Australia In His Spin Web
India produced a complete performance against Australia in the 2nd ODI on Sunday, with the likes of Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer scoring a century. As the Indian team reached a mamoth total of 399 runs in 50 overs, Australia were bowled out for 217. Among the Indian bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin arguably impressed the most, picking 3 wickets, including those of David Warner, Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne. Seeing Aswhin bamboozle Australians on a flat track in Indore, fellow Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal posted a 'legendary' tweet for his teammate.