3rd ODI Updates: Aus beat India to win series 2-1

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Wed, 22 March 2023

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India 269 (49.1 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Stoinis, who has been stellar tonight, comes in for his penultimate over.

Six! Shami gives India something to cheer about as he picks up the third delivery and swings it over fine leg.

Following the six, Shami scores a boundary on the next to suddenly light up the stadium. India need a few more of these.

Bowled! Stoinis crush India's hopes just as they were beginning to dream again! Stoinis has been phenomenal tonight and he comes back after being hit for two boundaries to remove Shami. India lose their ninth as Shami falls for 14 off 10.

Siraj the new man in. India need 27 off 13. Stellar effort by Warner at the boundary ropes as he saves two.

22 needed off the final over as Stoinis comes in to finish it off. And it's over on the very first delivery as Kuldeep Yadav is run out.

Australia win the decider as they hand India a 21-run defeat. After losing the opener, Australia have come back and won the ODI series 2-1.

21:58 India in trouble as Hardik, Jadeja depart

India 231-8 (47 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Big appeal but Australia left with no review. 50 needed off 33. Jadeja on strike.

Two back-to-back wides from Starc once again. India will be happy with that as the pressure reflects on Starc. India need 45 off 31. A dot ball to finish the over. Jadeja keeps strike.

Zampa strikes once again! India losing the plot here as they lose their eighth wicket. Jadeja picked up by Stoinis at point.

Shami walks in with the required rate climbing past nine now. Zampa finishes off with another important over, giving away just three runs and picking up a wicket.

Zampa finishes with 4/45 in his ten overs - his best against India. Zampa's wickets of Hardik and Jadeja and Ashton Agar's final over turned the match around for the visitors.

Starc, who has been expensive today, comes in for his final over. A dot to begin.

Just three runs come off Starc's final over. Tonight Starc has been expensive, going wicketless and giving away 67 runs in his ten overs. India need 39 off 18.

21:41 Zampa picks up the big wicket of Hardik

India 219-7 (44 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Single to get Zampa's over underway. This is Hardik's chance to turn it around. Pandya sends the first delivery straight at long on but falls short.

Big wicket for Australia as Smith calls it and makes no mistake! Adam Zampa hands the visitor's the big wicket of Hardik Pandya. Pandya falls for 40 off 40.

Kuldeep Yadav the new man in. This is the moment Australia was looking for.

Big appeal for LBW. Australia lose the review as Kuldeep keeps his wicket. But still a dot ball for Australia. India in trouble now. Can Jadeja finish it for the hosts?

21:32 Hardik, Jadeja keep chase alive

India 216-6 (43 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Jadeja, Pandya quick between the wickets as they keep India's chase alive. Five runs come off the 41st over. The asking rate is inching towards 7 as India need 61 off 54.

Kites stop play! The players wait around while the kites look for their prey. Pandya doesn't look happy as they match hangs in the balance.

Good over for Australia as Stoinis gives away just four runs. India need 57 from 48.

54 needed off 46. India need a big over, while Australia need to break the partnership. Who will blink first? The atmosphere is tense at the packed Chidambaram Stadium.

Another good over from Abott as he gives away just three. India need 54 off 42. Adam Zampa comes back into the attack.

21:17 Hardik, Jadeja keep chase alive

India 204-6 (40 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

The decider is headed for a thrilling finish. Jadeja and Hardik need to put up a match-winning knock here to put the pressure back on the visitors.

Abbott back into the attack, replaces Starc. Another good over for Australia as just one run comes off it. India need 71 off 66.

Four! Important boundary for India as 200 comes up. Stoinis left frustrated as Hardik picks up an early boundary in the over.

Powerplay: Five fielders outside the circle now. India need 66 off 60 to win.

21:06 Agar puts the brakes on India

India 198-6 (38 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Agar's over has put the pressure back on India. In his final over he picked up two crucial wickets. Turning point of the match? The required runrate is 6.07. Hardik Pandya needs to play a match-winning knock in the decider here.

Four! Stellar shot as Jadeja gets his first boundary. Smart shot from the all rounder as he finds the gap and uses the pace to put it away for an important boundary.

Boundary, followed by back-to-back wides. Starc feeling the pressure here as the match heads for a thrilling finish. 10 runs come off the over.

Quiet over from Adam Zampa as he gives away just two. India need 72 off 72.

20:54 Agar picks up back-to-back wickets

India 186-6 (36 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

The hosts need 93 off 96 deliveries. Hardik off to a stellar start as the all rounder along with Kohli keeps India on course.

Four! Hardik drills it past extra cover to hammer Abbott for a boundary of the first delivery. Eight runs come off the over. India need 85 off 90.

Kohli falls for 54 off 72! Ashton Agar strikes on the first ball of the over as Warner picks up Kohli at long-off. Big wicket for Australia as Kohli falls at a crucial juncture. Suryakumar Yadav the new man in.

Suryakumar Yadav falls for his third consecutive golden duck! Nightmare for Sky as he falls for three golden ducks in this series. Ravindra Jadeja the new man in

Jadeja gets off the mark with a single. Hardik Pandya the danger man for Australia now. India need 84 from 84 to win. Superb over from Agar.

20:40 Fifty up for Kohli!

India 177-4 (34 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Kohli brings up his half-century off 61 deliveries! Another important knock from the dashing batter.

SIX! Hardik Pandya gets off the mark with a stellar shot. Pandya swings it over deep mid-wicket to hammer Abbott for a maximum.

Four! Hardik welcomes Agar with a boundary as he sweeps it away past fine leg. Seven runs off the over as India reach 167/4 in 32 overs.

Pandya off to a stellar start as India stays on course. The target under 100 now.

Agar continues. India need 96 off 99 to win the decider.

20:25 India lose two quick wickets

India 152-4 (30 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

India's innings changing quickly now as Kohli joins Rahul. A clever shot from the dashing batter as Kohli sends it past short third for a boundary.

Wicket! And Zampa gives Australia the breakthrough! Looking to go for the big shot once again, Rahul finds Abbott at long-on.

Axar Patel comes up the order, ahead of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya.

150 comes up for India in 28.3 overs.

Run out! India lose another quick wicket as Axar Patel run out following stellar work from Smith and Carey. Hardik Pandya comes in next.

20:09 Kohli, Rahul keep India on course

India 130-2 (26 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Smith gets Starc back into the attack as he replaces Stoinis. Two singles to begin. Just two runs come off the over. Despite no boundaries the runrate is under check as Kohli and Rahul keep India on course.

Australia need a wicket. India need 146 to win from 24.5 overs.

There's the much-needed boundary! Rahul drills it past the umpire as India get the first boundary after 49 deliveries.

Superb strike down the ground! Starc misses the yorker as Rahul hammers an 87m six. Change in momentum after eight quiet overs.

FOUR! Second boundary off the over as Rahul crosses the boundary ropes with another beautiful shot. KL goes over extra cover as Starc leaks runs.

Rahul changing the course of India's innings as Starc leaks 11 runs.

19:54 Kohli, Rahul steady chase

India 121-2 (24 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Another tidy over from Ashton Agar as he gives away just the single. Kohli, KL keep India's chase on track with the required runrate still under 6. Important partnership for India. Australia need a wicket here.

Quiet over from Stoinis as he gives away just three runs.

Two quick runs to begin Agar's over. It's been 33 deliveries since India's last boundary.

Is Kohli's foot grounded? Checking for stumping. India can breathe easy as Kohli's foot is grounded. Superb from Carey behind the stumps but Kohli keeps his wicket. Four runs off Agar's over.

19:42 Kohli, Rahul steady chase

India 113-2 (21 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Kohli settling in as the pair steady India's chase after losing both openers. A single to begin Stoinis' over.

Known for his quick running between the wickets, Kohli keeps the scoreboar ticking with the singles. Three runs come off Stoinis' over as India reach 107/2 in 19 overs.

Just four singles off Agar and another quiet start from Stoinis as he starts with three dots. Another clinical over from Stoinis as he gives away just two in the 21st over.

19:30 100 comes up for India

India 104-2 (18 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Another tidy over from Zampa as he gives away just two runs.

Short and Kohli puts it away for a much-needed boundary of Agar. The dashing batter follows it up with another incredible shot as he brings up the 100 for India with a six!

Much-needed over for India as Agar leaks 13 runs. India reach 104/2 in 18 overs. The hosts need 166 from 32 overs.

Stoinis comes back into the attack.

19:26 India lose both openers after strong start

India 89-2 (16 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Ashton Agar comes into the attack. Spin at both ends now. Strong start from Agar as he gives away just one run off the final delivery of the over.

Another quiet over for India as Zampa gives away just four runs. India reach 85/2 in 15 overs. Time for a drinks break.

Just the four singles of Agar as India reach 89/2 at the end of the 16th over. Runs have come off singles as India haven't found the boundary ropes after losing both openers.

19:16 India lose both openers after strong start

India 80-2 (13 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Abbott puts the brakes on India. After removing Rohit on the first delivery of the tenth over, he leaks just two runs. India reach 67/1 at the end of ten overs.

Quick between the wickets, Kohli and Gill looks to get India back on track. Six runs come off Zampa's second over.

Another quiet over from Abbott as runs come off just singles. India post 77/1 at the end of 12 overs.

Zampa strikes as India lose their second opener! Big appeal for LBW as Gill falls after a 49-ball 37. Australia successfully review it as the hosts lose two in quick succession.

KL Rahul comes up the order ahead of Suryakumar Yadav. Rahul gets off the mark with a single.

18:53 Abbott breaks opening stand

India 65-1 (9.1 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Spin comes into play inside the powerplay. Smith brings Adam Zampa into the attack.

No time for Zampa to settle in as he's hammered for a maximum in only his second delivery. Rohit lofts it over mid-on as the boundaries keep flowing.

Abbott breaks India's opening stand as the skipper departs after a quickfire 30.

Rohit picks it up and finds Starc at deep square leg as India lose their first. Virat Kohli the new man in.

18:46 Gill, Rohit hand India steady start

India 55-0 (8 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Gill, Rohit keep the boundaries flowing as Starc bowls another expensive over.

A slow delivery from Starc, but too full and Gill sends it past extra cover for a boundary of the fourth delivery.

The skipper joins the party as he takes the final ball of the over and lifts it over mid-off for a six.

Sean Abbott comes into the attack. Rohit hammers him for two boundaries as Abbott leaks 11 runs in his first over.

18:34 Rohit, Gill start watchfully

India 31-0 (6 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

After a quiet first over from Stoinis, Gill gets the boundary off him. Short and wide from Stoinis and Gill shows no mercy as he puts it away for a four.

Back-to-back boundaries! Gill picking up the pace here as he hammers Starc for two consecutive fours. Starc leaks 9 runs in the fifth over.

After three quick runs on the first delivery of the sixth over, Stoinis keeps things quiet with four dots on the trot. India reach 31/0 at the end of six overs.

18:20 Rohit, Gill start watchfully

India 13-0 (3 Ov) vs Australia 269 | Scorecard

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill make their way out for the chase.Starc to start off the proceedings with the ball for the Aussies. Rohit faces Starc, is off the mark with a single. Going down the leg, wide called. Gill plays with caution, defends it. He sends it down the midwicket for a single. Rohit leaves it untouched. Taps it down, won't get any runs.

After the first over, India are 4-0.

Good start from Stoinis as he gives away just 3 in his first over. India are 7-0 at the end of two overs.

Gill hammers the first boundary of India's innings. Too full from Starc and Gill lifts it over mid-wicket for a six!

17:52

Australia 269 all out (49 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Australia made a competitive 269 against India in the series-deciding third and final ODI.

Opting to bat, Australian top-order batters got starts but failed to make it big. Opening the innings, Mitchell Marsh top-scored with a run-a-ball 47 while Travis Head made 33 off 31 balls. Wicket-keeper Alex Carey (38), Marnus Labuschagne (28), Marcus Stoinis (25) and David Warner (23) all looked in good nick before throwing away their wickets. Sean Abbott (26) and Ashton Agar (17) also played good hands towards the end to take Australia past the 250-run mark before being bowled out in 49 overs.

For India, Hardik Pandya (3/44) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/56) scalped three wickets apiece, while Axar Patel (2/57) and Mohammed Siraj (2/37) picked up two each.

17:36 Australia set 270 target for India

Australia 269 all out (49 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Siraj is back, he replaces Hardik. Starc defends. The powers the next for six runs! Jadeja was on the fence but couldn't get hold of it. Starc sends it to the keeper with one bounce. He flicks it for a single. Clipped it towards legside, legbye called. Starc powers it but mistimes and Jadeja takes it at the fence. Starc goes for 10 off 11 balls. Siraj gets his man. Australia all out for 269.

17:31

Australia 261-9 (48 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Hardik is back, Starc defends and get a single off the next. Zampa sends it to deep point for a single. Short ball, Starc negotiates it for a single, legbye called. Zampa powers it to midwicket, well fielded from Gill. Saves two runs. Dot to end the over. 5 came off it. After 47 overs, Australia are 254-9.

Shami is back, Starc sends it down the wicket for a single. Zampa takes advantage of the pace and directs the ball towards the boundary, four runs! Sends it down the wicket, won't get any runs. Misses the next. Another dot ball from Shami. A couple to end the over. 7 came off it. After 48 overs, Australia are 261-9.

17:23 Siraj strikes, removes Agar

Australia 249-9 (46 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Mitch Starc is the new batter.

Siraj continues, Agar flicks it for a single. Starc is off the mark with a single. In the air and Axar Patel makes no mistake in sending Agar back. He departs scoring 17 off 21 balls.

Adam Zampa is the new batter. He is off the mark with a single. Going down the leg, legbye called. Dot to end the over. After 46 overs, Australia are 249-9.

17:16 Axar dismisses Abbott; Aus 8 down

Australia 245-8 (45 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Kuldeep comes in bowl his last over. Agar sends it down the wicket for a couple. He drives the next towards long on for a single. Abbott sends it to the ropes for four runs!There was a break in play due to a dog on the field. Two more singles from the over. After 43 overs Australia are 229-7.

Siraj is brought back into the attack, starts with a dot ball. Powers the next towards long on for a single. Abbott defends and flicks the next towards midwicket for a single. Almost a wicket! Rohit dives at midwicket bur falls short. Agar will get a single. Dot to end the over. After 44 overs Australia are 231-7.

Axar is back into the attack, Abbott welcomes him with a huge six! He backs it with a single. Agar's turn to hammer the maximum now. He too backs it with a single. Abbott defends it. Wants to go for the big one, caught by Axar Patel at the boundary. Abbott departs scoring 26 off 23 balls.14 runs came off it and a wicket.

After 45 overs Australia are 245-8.

16:58 Abbott, Agar rally Australia

Australia 220-7 (42 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues, slip for Abbott. Abbott sweeps it for a couple. Sends it to covers, won't get any runs. Taps it down. Flicks to deep midwicket for a single. Agar will also get a single Dot to end the over. 4 came off it, after 41 overs Australia are 213-7.

Hardik continues, he has bowled well today. Agar will get a single. Kohli has a chat with Pandya. Abbott defends it. Abbott hammers a boundary now. Yorker and Abbott defends it. He misses the next. A couple to end the over. 7 came off it.

After 42 overs Australia are 220-7.

16:49 Kuldeep dismisses Carey; Aus 7 down

Australia 209-7 (40 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Kuldeep Yadav is back, Kuldeep strikes! Bowled! Absolute beauty from Kuldeep and Carey is stunned. He departs scoring 38 off 46 balls.

Ashton Agar is the new batter. He sends it back to the bowler. Another dot ball. Agar defends the rest of the over. There is a huge shout for LBW off the last. KL suggests it is outside. Kuldeep convinces Rohit to go for the review. Impact it outside the off stump. Agar survives.

Wicket maiden. After 39 overs Australia are 203-7.

Hardik continues, Abbott defends. He punches towards square leg for a couple. Going down the leg, wide called. Three more came off the over. Dot to end the over. 6 came off it. After 40 overs, Australia are 209-7.

16:37 200 comes up for Australia

Australia 203-6 (38 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Hardik is back into the attack, Carey defends it. He hammers the next for four runs! Backs it with a single. New batter Sean Abbott is off the mark with a single. Single to end the over. 7 came off it. After 38 overs, Australia are 203-6.

16:31 Stoinis departs for 25; Aus 6 down

Australia 196-6 (37 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Axar continues, Stoinis will get a couple. Nudges it to deep for a single. Carey will also get a single. No ball called, Stoinis will get a couple. Carey sends it down for a huge six! Single to end the over. 13 came off it. After 35 overs Australia are 186-5.

Shami continues, Carey starts with a single. Stoinis is beaten and sends the next for four runs. Two more singles came off it. After 36 overs Australia are 193-5.

Axar is here again, three singles came off it. Stoinis also gives it away! Axar strikes and Gill makes no mistake at the boundary line. Stoinis departs for 25 off 26 balls.

16:16

Australia 173-5 (34 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Axar is back into the attack, Carey flicks it towards square leg for a single. Stoinis reverse sweeps it for four runs! Drives the next towards point for a single. A quick single for Carey too. Dot to end the over. After 33 overs, Australia are 171-5.

Shami comes in for Jadeja. Carey is beaten! He flicks the next to mid on, won't get any runs. Sends it down the ground, Jadeja does well to stop the ball. Two runs to end the over. Just two came off it. After 34 overs, Australia are 173-5.

16:07 Carey, Stoinis rally Australia

Australia 164-5 (32 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Kuldeep continues with a slip. Carey defends and takes a single off next. Stoinis sweeps for a boundary. Two more singles. Rare mis field from Kohli, ball races to the boundary, wide called. Dot to end the over. 12 came off it. After 31 overs, Australia are 161-5.

Jadeja comes to bowl his 10th over. Carey flicks it towards leg side for a single. Stoinis is beaten! Pushes it to point, won't get any runs. Drives it to same area for a single. Carey taps it down and sends the next towards point for a single. Three came off that over.

After 32 overs, Australia are 164-5.

16:06

Australia 149-5 (30 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

After drinks break, KL Rahul is back on the field. Stoinis is the new batter and he is off the mark with a single. Carey hammers a boundary. Two more come from the over. 7 runs and a wicket came off it. After 29 overs Australia are 145-4.

Jadeja continues, just four singles came off it. After 30 overs, Australia are 149-5.

15:58 Kuldeep dismisses Labuschagne for 28

Australia 138-5 (28.1 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Jadeja continues, just two came off it. Get done with his over quickly. After 26 overs Australia are 128-4.

Kuldeep continues, starts with a dot ball. Drives the next towards long on for a single. Carey defends and powers the next for a single. Two dots to end the over. Just two came off it. After 7 overs, Australia are 130-4.

Jadeja continues, Carey gets a single. Labuschagne defends with a straight bat. He sends the next towards cover for a single. Carey sends it towards leg side for a single. Labuschagne switch hits to send it for four runs. Single to end the over. 8 came off it. After 28 overs, Australia are 138-4.

Kuldeep continues, Labuschagne gives it away and Gill makes no mistake. Labuschagne gone for 28 off 45 balls.

15:39 Kuldeep removes Warner; Aus 4 down

Australia 126-4 (25 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Kuldeep Yadav comes to bowl the 25th over. Labuschagne reverse sweeps, will get a couple. Drives it to long on for a single. Kuldeep strikes! Hardik takes an excellent catch at backward point area. Warner walks back scoring 23 off 31 balls.

Alex Carey is the new batter. Huge shout for lbw from Kishan, Kupdeep not interested. Carey defends the next. Single to end the over. Four runs and a wicket came off it.

After 25 overs Australia are 126-4.

15:29

Australia 122-3 (24 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Jadeja continues, Warner is cautious and defends. Just a single came off it. After 22 overs Australia are 113-3.

Kuldep continues, Warner sends it towards long on a single. Labuschagne defends and sends the next in the air and for six runs! Dot ball from Kuldeep. Down the leg and single for Labuschagne. Dot to end the over. 8 came off it. After 23 overs Australia are 121-3.

Jadeja starts with five dot balls. Single to end the over. After 24 overs Australia are 122-3.

15:20 Labuschagne, Warner rally Australia

Australia 112-3 (21 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Spinners from both ends. Jadeja continues, three singles off it. In the air and Siraj drops! Warner gets a lifeline and a couple of runs. 5 came off the over. After 20 overs, Australia are 106-3.

Kuldeep continues, Labuschagne sends it for a single. Warner steps out and sends it for four runs. Warner defends the next three. Single to end the over. Six came off it. After 21 overs Australia are112-3.

15:12 100 comes up for Australia

Australia 101-3 (19 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Jadeja continues, Warner pushes it to long on for a single. Labuschagne defends the next two. Will get a single towards long on. One more single from the over. After 18 overs Australia are 97-3.Batters are finding it tough to score runs now.

Change in bowling, Kuldeep Yadav replaces Hardik. Slip in place for Kuldeep. Start with two dot balls. India ask for stumpings but umpires do not go upstairs. Warner cuts it for a couple. Hits the pads, won't get any runs. Drives it to long on for a single. Single to end the over for Labuschagne. 4 came off it. After 19 overs Australia are 101-3.

15:05 Three wickets in three overs for Hardik

Australia 94-3 (17 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Jadeja continues, starts with a wide. Labuschagne takes time to get adjusted to spin. Three dot balls on the trot. Will get a single thought the point. Single for Warner too. Single to end the over. Just four came of fit. After 16 overs Australia are 92-3.

Hardik continues, Labuschagne is beaten! KL Rahul is off the field. Substitute keeper Ishan Kishan is keeping the wickets, courtesy new rules. Labuschagne flicks it to third man for a single. Warner punches it towards midwicket for a single. Labuschagne powers it towards third man but can't beat the fielder. Sends the next back to the bowler. Dot to end the over. Excellent fielding from Jadeja to stop four runs there. Just 2 came off it. After 17 overs, Australia are 94-3.

14:55 Hardik dismisses Marsh for 47; Aus 3 down

Australia 88-3 (15 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Jadeja replaces Axar. Warner and Marsh deal in singles. Three came off the over. After 14 overs Australia are 80-2.

Drinks break called.

Hardik continues, Warner flicks it to cover for a single. Marsh hammers a boundary though square leg. BOWLED! Hardik three in three overs! Hardik uproots the middle stump and Marsh has to walk back scoring 47 off 47 balls. Hardik brings India back into the match with his feat.

Marnus Labuschagne is the new batter. Excellent fielding from Hardik to stop the single. With a single, Labuschagne is off the mark. Warner will get a couple to end the over. 8 runs and a wicket came off it.

After 15 overs Australia are 88-3.

14:42 Hardik removes Smith for a duck

Australia 77-2 (13 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Axar continues, Marsh steals a couple. They pushed hard for the second. Marsh defends the next three. Kohli saves yet another boundary. Siraj dives but the ball kisses the boundary rope and four runs awarded to Marsh. Do to end the over. After 12 overs Australia are 74-1.

Haridk continues, Smith defends the first. Edge and Rahul makes no mistake in accepting that catch! Smith out for a duck!

Two in two overs for Hardik!

David Warner is the new batter. He punches to mid-on won't get any runs.

Taps it down the pitch, another dot ball. Warner is off the mark with a single. Marsh pushes it to mid on for a couple. Three runs and a wicket from the over. After 13 overs Australia are 77-2.

14:35 Hardik strikes, dismisses Head for 33

Australia 68-1 (11 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Hardik Pandya replaces Siraj. India needs to break this partnership. Marsh pushes for a single. Dropped! Mistake from Gill and Head will get four runs. Rohit looks disappointed. Head defends and will get a couple off the next. Hardik strikes! Kuldeep Yadav makes no mistake and send Head back with a stunning catch. Head is gone for 33 off 31 balls.

Smith the new batter, defends the last off the over.

14:22

Australia 61-0 (10 Ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Siraj continues, Head is beaten. Head stands and delivers, hammers a boundary. Head is foxed! Bouncer! Head is beaten! Head hammers another boundary. Big shout for LBW! Umpire Nitin Menon not interested. KL Rahul convinces Rohit to not go for a review. 8 came off the over. After 9 overs Australia are 60-0.

Axar continues, starts with two dot balls. Marsh lucky there! Inside edge hits the pads. Just a single from the over. After 10 overs Australia are 61-0.

14:11 50 comes up for Australia

Australia 52-0 (8 Ov) vs India | Scorecard

Siraj comes the other end. Marsh sends it back to the bowler. Going towards leg, Siraj is excited but umpire not interested. Marsh is beaten! Siraj looks lethal from this end. Maiden over! First maiden over of the match.

Axar from the other end, Head welcomes him with a maximum! Backs it with a single. Marsh swings his arms, hammers a boundary and with 50 comes up for Australia. Good comeback from Axar, bowls three dot balls to end the over. 11 came off it. After 8 overs Australia are 52-0.

14:01 Marsh does bulk of the scoring

Australia 41-0 (6 Ov) vs India | Scorecard

Length ball from Shami, Head is troubled. But he sends the next for a maximum. Head is beaten off the next. Head smashes it hard but straight into Jadeja's hands. Steals a single off the next. Marsh hammers a boundary to end the over. 11 came off it. After 5 overs, Australia are 39-0.

Good move from Rohit, Axar comes into the attack as he replaces Siraj. Head sends the first three balls to the fielders and manage to steal a single off the 4th ball. It could have been dangerous. Axar has a chat with Rohit and changes the field for Marsh. The in-form batter defends and sends the last off the over for a single towards covers. Just two came off it.

At the end of the powerplay, Australia are 41-0.

13:52 Australia off to a good start

Australia 28-0 (4 Ov) vs India | Scorecard

Shami continues, Marsh plays it down the leg. Defends the next towards covers. Marsh deposits the next towards deep mid-wicket for six runs! Excellent comeback from Shami as he bowls three dots to end the over. After 3 overs, Australia are 19-0.

Siraj also continues, Head smashes it to mid-off, won't get any runs. Single comes off the pads. Legbye called. Hardik Pandya has a small chat with Siraj. Marsh is unperturbed and hammers a boundary. Huge shout for LBW but umpire not convinced, Rohit also says height was the factor. Boundary to end the over. After 4 overs Australia are 28-0.

13:51

Australia 13-0 (2 Ov) vs India | Scorecard

Siraj comes from the other end. Marsh defends the first and sends the next to the boundary for four runs. He uses his height to good effect and takes advantage of the field restrictions. Leaves the next untouched. He stands and delivers! Uses his height and guides it to the ropes for four runs. Backs it with a single to covers to put Head on strike. Excellent fielding from Kohli denies Head any runs.

After 2 overs Australia are 13-0.

13:36 Australia start cautiously

Australia 4-0 (1 Ov) vs India | Scorecard

Travis Head and Mitch Marsh walk out to bat in hot and humid Chennai

Shami to open bowling for the hosts.

Head defends the first. Beaten and edge off the next! But it does not carry to the keeper. Defends the next two. Head is off the mark in style with four runs! Beautifully drives it to the ropes. Dot to end the over. After the first over Australia ate 4-0.

13:06 Here are the Playing XIs

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (capt), Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Agar, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

13:05 Australia win toss, opt to bat

Australia skipper Steve Smith have won the toss and have opted to bat.

The visitors have made two changes. They have brought in Ashton Agar and David Warner for Nathan Ellis and Cameron Green.

The Indian line-up is unchanged informs Rohit Sharma.

12:52 Will India find a way to tackle Starc?

The stars of Indian batting will have to put their best foot forward while tackling the lethal in-dippers from Mitchell Starc when they face Australia in the series-deciding third ODI in Chennai on Wednesday.

The series is locked at 1-1 and the starry quartet of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav will have to bat out of their skins to stop the left-arm pacer, who is gearing up to once again bring the ball back viciously into the right-handers while taking a few away.The refurbished Chepauk, with all its stands being open for public viewing, will be hosting an international game after quite some time and the re-laid pitch will attract a lot of attention.

The Indian bowling attack needs to take its workload management seriously but, truth be told, the bowlers haven't had much work to do as they have bowled a total of 47 overs (36 and 11) across the two games. That is not even half of the 100 allocated overs.

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj wouldn't mind making first use of the Chepauk surface if Rohit happens to win the toss.

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