India defeated Australia by 13 runs in the final ODI of the three-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Team India posted a total of 302 runs for the loss of five wickets in 50 overs, after skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat. Hardik Pandya was the highest run-getter, smashing 92 runs off 76 deliveries in an innings comprising of seven boundaries and a six. Ravindra Jadeja was the second top run-scorer, hitting 66 runs off 50 balls with five boundaries and three maximums to his credit. Kohli was dismissed for 63 runs off 78 deliveries. Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were dismissed cheaply. Ashton Agar was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, accounting for two wickets. During the chase, Aaron Finch was the highest run-getter for the hosts, scoring 75 runs off 82 deliveries. Glenn Maxwell provided quality support, smashing 59 runs off 38 deliveries. However, a fine performance by the Indian bowling attack helped the visitors secure a win and avoid series whitewash. Shardul Thakur was the highest wicket-taker, accounting for three dismissals. Jasprit Bumrah and T Natarajan picked two wickets apiece. Australia clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1. (SCORECARD)
3rd ODI Highlights Between Australia (AUS) vs India (IND), Straight From Manuka Oval, Canberra
- 17:05 (IST)India win by 13 runs following the dismissal of Adam ZampaJasprit Bumrah has dismissed Adam Zampa leg before wicket (lbw), after the batsman looked to flick across the line without proper control in case of a delivery that was too quick. HawkEye showed the ball pitching in line and going on to hit the stumps.
- 16:46 (IST)WICKET! Sean Abbott c KL Rahul b Shardul Thakur 4 (9)Sean Abbott departs for 4 runs off 9 deliveries, after being deceived by a shorter delivery from Shardul Thakur. Abbott attempted to go for a hook shot, but was beaten with KL Rahul completing a catch off the gloves. Adam Zampa is the new man in.
- 16:40 (IST)Australia need 29 runs in 24 ballsGlenn Maxwell's dismissal has certainly reduced the scoring rate, with an increase in the required run-rate. There is pressure on Sean Abbott and Ashton Agar, which the Indian bowlers will look to take full advantage of. Australia 274/7 after 46 overs
- 16:14 (IST)Just 7 runs off the 41st and 42nd oversKuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah have just conceded a combined seven runs from the 41st and 42nd overs of the innings. While Kuldeep conceded three singles from the 41st over, Bumrah bowled a wide along with three singles. Australia 234/6 after 42 overs
- 15:55 (IST)WICKET! Alex Carey run out (Virat Kohli) 38 (42)Massive boost for Team India as some miscommunication between Glenn Maxwell and Alex Carey, results in the latter's dismissal. Carey attempted to go for a risky run, before being left stranded midway during the run following confusion. Virat Kohli threw the ball back quickly, with KL Rahul completing the run-out. Ashton Agar is the new man in.
- 14:30 (IST)Half-century for Aaron FinchAustralia skipper Aaron Finch has completed his half-century off 61 deliveries, reaching the milestone with a six. Finch played a slog sweep all the way into the stands near deep backward square, with great confidence. This is the Australia skipper's 29th ODI half-century.