As soon as Virat Kohli took his first run in the third ODI being played against Australia in Sydney, the entire stadium echoed with noise. The fans started clapping, Kohli also celebrated lightly and started laughing. He came to the crease after the dismissal of Shubman Gill, who along with Rohit Sharma made a partnership of 69 runs for the first wicket.

The first ODI on the Australia tour was played in Perth, Kohli was playing an international match after 224 days. Fans had expectations from him but he was ‘ducked out’. Even though it was fine, the fans’ hearts were broken when he could not open his account even in the second ODI played in Adelaide. This happened for the first time in history when Virat Kohli was out for zero in 2 consecutive ODIs.

Virat Kohli’s first run after two ‘ducks’

Today in Sydney, Virat Kohli ran fast and completed a run on his very first ball. This was also his first run of this series, the first run which came after two ‘ducks’ made the fans happy, all the spectators sitting in Sydney applauded. Kohli also celebrated it in a light manner. During this, a smile appeared on Kohli’s face.

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IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Today i.e. Saturday is going to be a very important day for Team India. After losing the first two matches of the three-match ODI series against Australia, now the third and last ODI has become just a respect-saving match. India will try to end the series honorably by registering a win at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Whereas Australia would like to clean sweep Team India.

When and where will IND vs AUS 3rd ODI take place?

The third and last ODI match between India and Australia will be played on Saturday, 25 October 2025 i.e. today. The match will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), which is one of the oldest and most beautiful grounds in the world.

The record of the Indian team on this ground has not been very good. Team India has won only 2 of the 19 ODI matches played so far against Australia in Sydney. In such a situation, it will be a double challenge before captain Shubman Gill, to avenge the series defeat and improve the record.

What time will the match start?

The toss of the third ODI match between India and Australia will be done at 8:30 am (Indian time). The match between the two teams will start at 9 am.

Where to watch live match on TV and mobile

Fans can watch this match live on Star Sports Network. The match will be broadcast in Hindi, English and other languages. Live streaming of the match will be available on JioHotstar app for mobile and laptop users.

Challenges of Team India

The biggest concern for India in this match is its senior batsmen. Captain Shubhman Gill has not been able to play big innings so far, while Virat Kohli’s bat has also been silent in the last two matches. The bowlers have also failed to find the right line and length. If India has to avoid a clean sweep, the top order will have to score runs and the bowlers will have to take early wickets.

The Indian cricket team is currently on Australia tour and the team’s veteran batsman Virat Kohli is continuously proving to be a flop in this series. Virat has not been able to score a single run so far in the three-match ODI series against Australia. In both the matches in Perth and Adelaide, he was out without opening the account (on a duck).

This is the first time in Virat’s career that he has been out for zero in two consecutive ODI matches. In such a situation, questions are being raised about his form and speculations are rampant on social media about his possible ODI retirement.

Ashwin’s post created a stir

Amidst these speculations, Team India’s veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a post which created a stir among the fans. Ashwin shared a picture on his Twitter account, in which a ‘Rite’ mark (Nike-style logo) was visible in the color of the tricolor. With this he wrote just three words, “Just Leave It” i.e. “Leave it now.”

Just writing this was enough to spark a debate on social media. Fans linked this post to Virat Kohli, and speculations started that whether this message from Ashwin is a hint of retirement to Virat.

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— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) October 23, 2025

Will Virat play his last ODI in Sydney?

Virat Kohli’s dismissal on zero in Adelaide ODI was a big shock for the fans. When Virat returned to the pavilion after the match, he raised his gloves in the air and looked towards the crowd. Fans started taking this gesture as ‘farewell gesture’.

According to many reports, Virat can say goodbye to ODI cricket after the third ODI to be held in Sydney. However, no official statement has come from BCCI or Virat on this.

India’s second consecutive defeat

India had to face defeat by 2 wickets in the second ODI played in Adelaide. Batting first, Team India scored 264 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs, in which Shubman Gill scored the highest run of 83 runs. In reply, Australia achieved the target in 46.2 overs and captured the series 2-0.

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’.