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Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction As Shubman Gill Drops Travis Head's Catch In 3rd ODI

Hardik Pandya haulted Australia's fine start in the third ODI with three crucial wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With the series tied at 1-1, Australia opted to bowl in the decider. Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, who fired Australia to a 10-wicket win in the previous match, once again opened the innings for Australia. The pair added 68 runs for the opening wicket before Hardik provided India with a breakthrough, dismissing Head on 33. However, prior to his dismissal, Head received a huge reprieve as Shubman Gill dropped an easy catch off Hardik's delivery.

3rd ODI, India vs Australia, Live Score Updates: India Look To Bounce Back In Series-Decider

IND vs AUS, 3rd ODI Live Updates: India will take on Australia in the third and final ODI of the three-match series, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. The visitors thrashed the Rohit Sharma-led side by 10 wickets in the second match, to level the series 1-1. Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh were the key players for Australia in the second ODI. It will be interesting to see that which side will be dominating the other and emerging as the winner in the series decider match. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"First Win The Series": Ex-Pak Star Blasts Rahul Dravid Over 'Irrelevant' Comments

The ODI series between India and Australia has been a low-scoring but close-knit affair. After India won the opener, Australia bounced back with a whopping 10-wicket win in the second match. With the series decider scheduled in Chennai, a lot has been said about the encounter. India head coach Rahul Dravid, speaking in a press conference on the eve of the final, said that the team has achieved its goals from the series and would be looking to rotate a few players. However, Dravid's comments haven't gone down well with former Pakistan batter Salman Butt.

India vs Australia: R Ashwin Gives Sharp Response As Fans Claim 'KL Rahul Is Back'

Dropped from the Indian Test team following his failures in the first two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, KL Rahul marked his return in the ODI series against the same opponents. The batter spearheaded India's chase of 189 runs, scoring an unbeaten 75-run knock. Rahul was also named the 'player of the match' for his heroics, and immediately fans on social media started to say 'KL Rahul is back'. India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has given a rather blunt response to those fans, suggesting 'Rahul had never left'.

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli 2 Runs Away From Historic 'World Record'

Two of the finest batters in Indian cricket history, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have done wonders with the bat in the Indian team. In the ODI series against Australia, Rohit and Kohli haven't had the best of outings, failing to score many runs on the board. However, they will have a chance to reach a historic milestone in the third ODI against the Aussies. As a pair, Rohit-Kohli remain just two runs shy of completing 5000 runs in the 50-over format of international cricket.

Former Australia Test Captain Tim Paine Retires From Cricket

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retired from cricket with little fanfare on Friday, bowing out after playing an inter-state match in Tasmania. Paine led Australia between 2018 and 2021 after Steve Smith was stripped of the captaincy in the wake of the "Sandpaper-gate" ball-tampering incident against South Africa. He skippered the team in 23 Tests -- winning 11, losing eight and drawing four -- and was credited with helping rebuild Australian cricket's reputation.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI: Will Rain Gods Spoil Series Decider In Chennai?

Team India is all set to face Australia in the third and final ODI of the three-match series, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Wednesday. The hosts faced a thrashing by 10 wickets in the second ODI after Mitchell Starc took a five-wicket haul and bundled out India for 117. Later, Australia openers Mitchell Marsh (66*) and Travis Head (51*) brutally thrashed the Indian bowlers and took the visitors across the line in just 11 overs. As the third ODI will be played in Chennai, let's have a look at the weather conditions for the day.

India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Team India will be squaring off against Australia in third and final ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The Rohit Sharma-led side faced a big 10-wicket defeat in the second ODI after Mitchell Starc achieved his ninth five-wicket haul and broke the backbone of India's batting line-up. It was followed by Mitchell Marsh (66*) and Travis Head (51*) making a mockery of the 118-run target and taking their side across the line in just 11 overs. The hosts will look for redemption in the series decider match.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction As Shubman Gill Drops Travis Head's Catch In 3rd ODI

3rd ODI, India vs Australia, Live Score Updates: India Look To Bounce Back In Series-Decider

"First Win The Series": Ex-Pak Star Blasts Rahul Dravid Over 'Irrelevant' Comments

India vs Australia: R Ashwin Gives Sharp Response As Fans Claim 'KL Rahul Is Back'

India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli 2 Runs Away From Historic 'World Record'

Former Australia Test Captain Tim Paine Retires From Cricket

India vs Australia 3rd ODI: Will Rain Gods Spoil Series Decider In Chennai?

India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming