By Admin 
IND vs AUS 3rd ODI: The beginning of the Australia tour has been no less than a nightmare for the Indian cricket team. Team India has already lost the series by losing the first two matches in the three-match ODI series. Now it is the turn of the third and last ODI, which will be played on October 25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the Indian team will now embark on the mission of ‘saving its honour’.
Team India’s record in Sydney
So far 19 ODI matches have been played between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Out of these, India has won only 2 matches, while it has had to face defeat in 16 matches. One match remained inconclusive.
This figure clearly shows that Sydney has been the stronghold of Australia and this ground has always been challenging for India. In such a situation, the biggest challenge before the Gill Brigade will be to register a win on this ground, so that the team can avoid a clean sweep and gain some morale.
Defeat in Perth and Adelaide
The first match of the series played in Perth was affected by rain. There India’s batting faltered badly and the team had to face defeat by 7 wickets. The Indian top order was a complete flop and the bowlers also looked ineffective against the Australian batsmen.
The second match of the series was played in Adelaide, where Team India batted first and scored 264 runs. Despite the fifties of Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, this score did not prove to be big. Australia scored 265 runs for 8 wickets in 46.2 overs and won the match by 2 wickets and captured the series.
Eyes on Gill’s captaincy
Now the eyes will be on captain Shubman Gill in the third match. He is on his first foreign tour as captain and is under a lot of pressure after the initial defeat. Some changes may be seen in the team, especially in the bowling unit, which has been disappointing so far.
Last chance to save honor
This match in Sydney has become more of a battle of self-respect than a series for India. A win will not only break the losing streak but will also bring back the team’s confidence. Now it remains to be seen whether Shubman Sena is able to change history or whether Australia once again succeeds in ‘cleaning up the mess’.