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3rd ODI: Adam Zampa scalps four as Australia beat India by 21 runs, win series 2-1
After posting 269 in 49 overs on a slow pitch where strokeplay wasn't easy, Zampa and Agar helped Australia fight back in the middle overs to break the back of India's batting. Even though Mitchell Starc went wicketless, the rest of bowlers along with fiery fielding show and spot-on fielding placements led to India being bundled out for 248 in 49.1 overs.
3rd ODI: I loved the one against Alex Carey, says Kuldeep Yadav after picking three-fer against Australia
On Wednesday, in the ODI series decider between India and Australia at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Kuldeep bowled a delivery which was totally unplayable to rattle the stumps of Alex Carey. Carey looked to defend from the crease against a leg-break from Kuldeep in the 39th over which was pitched around leg-stump.
3rd ODI: Hardik, Kuldeep take three wickets each as lower order batters carry Australia to 269
A majority of their batters lost their wickets on a slow pitch where shot-making wasn't easy, especially of aerial shots. Hardik kept banging his deliveries to pick 3/44 while Kuldeep got sharp turn to take 3/56. The duo were supported by Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel taking two wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja bowled tight lines while conceding only 34 runs in his ten uninterrupted overs.
2nd ODI: We didn't apply ourselves with the bat, says Rohit after India's 10-wicket thrashing
Left-arm fast-bowler Mitchell Starc emerged as the main architect in Australia bundling out India for their fourth-lowest total at home, claiming his ninth five-wicket haul in ODI cricket, to end India's innings in 26 overs, as the hosts were given their heaviest defeat in terms of balls left (234 balls).
2nd ODI: Starc's five-fer, fifties from Marsh, Travis Head power Australia to series-levelling win
After Starc, who had picked a three-fer in the first ODI in Mumbai, produced yet another stunning exhibition of early swing bowling to scythe through the top order and then took out Mohammed Siraj to finish with 5-53 to bowl out India for 117, Marsh and Head thrashed Indian bowlers all around the park to chase down the total with 39 balls to spare.
2nd ODI: Starc five-fer, Abbott's three-fer help Australia bowl out India for 117
Starc, who had picked a three-fer in the first ODI in Mumbai, produced yet another stunning exhibition of early swing bowling to scythe through the top order and then took out Mohammed Siraj to finish with 5/53. Sean Abbott was excellent in his 3/23 while Nathan Ellis provided great support through 2/13.
1st ODI: Shami, Siraj triple-tango sends Australia reeling at the Wankhede
Shami claimed three wickets in a superb spell of seam bowling -- sending down a couple of maiden overs while Siraj struck two wickets from the other end as India came back brilliantly after being smashed around by make-shift opener Mitchell Marsh top-scoring with 81 off 65 balls.
IND v AUS: Shreyas Iyer ruled out of ODI series, confirms fielding coach T. Dilip
"Injuries are a part and parcel of the game. We have the best medical facilities and they are well-equipped We are in coordination (with NCA). Regarding Shreyas, he's ruled out of this series. (We will provide) further updates as and when we know it," said Dilip in the pre-series press conference.
WATCH | 'Grateful for small things, big things': Rishabh Pant shares video of walking in water
In the video shared by Pant on his social media accounts on Wednesday, he is seen making slow walking steps in a swimming pool with the help of a stick in his left hand as a part of his recovery process. There were no bandages on his knee or right foot, which is a sign of huge improvement on his road to recovery. "Grateful for small things, big things, And everything in between," wrote Pant in the post on his social media accounts.
BCCI appeals to ICC over 'poor' rating for Indore Test pitch: Report
According to an ESPNcricinfo report, a two-member ICC panel will now conduct a review before announcing their verdict within 14 days. The Test, the third of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia and part of the World Test Championship (WTC) finished well within the first session on the third day after 30 wickets fell in the first two days at the Holkar Stadium.
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