With the series already secured 2-0 Australia will be playing for a historic clean sweep when the host India For the final Odi in Sydney. For Shubman Gill‘n a new-look Indian side, this match was an important battle for pride and a last chance to find form before the T20 series.
Per head Mitchell batAustralia look set to dominate the series with a thrilling two-wicket win in Adelaide built on strong performances from junior players Matthew short and Cooper Connolly. Won the series, they chose to manage their team.
Marnus labuschagne Released to prepare for Sheffield Shield Cricket, NSW all-rounder Jack Edwards earns his first international call-up. Wicketer Josh English is set to rejoin the lineup after a calf strain and left arm sprain Matthew Kuhnemann was recalled. The key man, however, will be the toilet Adam Zampawho was outstanding in Adelaide with a four-wicket haul and looked to exploit a tricky SCG pitch.
India’s tour was defined by a collective batting failure. And Rohit Sharma (73) and Shreyas eats (61) In form in Adelaide, the team’s biggest names struggle. Captain Gill has been fired by 10 and 9, but is the main focus Virat KohliThey have registered back-to-back ducks for the first time in their ODI career. Amid fan speculation, this could be his last ODI on Australian soil, a pressure he is too big to deliver his trademark performance.
India is likely to change to play Xi. Expect a left-arm wrist-spinner given SPG’s reputation for helping spin Kuldeep Yadav will be brought, probably changes thoroughly Nitish kumar reddythose involving both bat and ball.
Sydney cricket ground pitch report
The track batting in Sydney is expected to allow the ball to come onto the bat beautifully for the stroke play. While a fast bowler may have to work hard to find action, spinners can get help and catches as the match progresses. Batting for the first time in ODIS at this venue historically, 96 wins out of 268 matches, 96 match wins, has been a significant advantage, despite some analysts predicting a chasing advantage for this particular game. It’s Australia’s most spin-friendly wicket compared to Australia’s traditional Test match, and the latest anomaly in January 2025, when they gave too much to seam bowlers on a grassy pitch.
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Sydney Cricket Ground Statistics and Records
- Total Matches: 168
- Matches won by batting first: 96
- Matches won by bowling first: 66
- Average 1st innings scores: 224
- Average 2nd innings scores: 189
- Recorded the highest total: 408/5 (25.5 OV) by South Africa vs West Indies
- Lowest overall record: India vs Australia by 63/10 (26.3 OV).
- The highest score followed: 334/8 (49.2 OV) by Australia vs England
- He defended the lowest score: 101/9 (30 OV) Australia vs West Indies
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