Sat Oct 25 04:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Australia Batting First in Final ODI, Aiming for Series Sweep Against India

Sydney, October 25th, 2023 – Australia is currently batting against India in the third and final One Day International (ODI) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). After winning the toss, India opted to bowl first. As of the 37th over, Australia stands at 195/5, with Mitchell Owen and Cooper Connolly at the crease.

The Australian team, captained by Mitchell Marsh, has already secured the series with victories in the first two ODIs. They won the first match in Perth by 7 wickets (DLS method) and the second in Adelaide by 2 wickets.

Australia’s innings began strongly with an opening partnership of 61 between Travis Head (29) and Marsh (41). However, India’s bowlers struck back, with Mohammed Siraj dismissing Head and Axar Patel bowling Marsh. Washington Sundar then removed Matthew Short (30), and Harshit Rana accounted for Alex Carey (24).

India, led by captain Shubman Gill, has made two changes to their lineup, bringing in Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna in place of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Arshdeep Singh. Australia has replaced Xavier Bartlett with Nathan Ellis.

The SCG has historically been a challenging ground for India in ODIs, with only 5 wins in 22 matches. Out of 19 ODIs played between India and Australia at the SCG, India has won only 2.

Australian Wickets:

  • 1-61 (Travis Head, 9.2 overs)
  • 2-88 (Mitchell Marsh, 15.1 overs)
  • 3-124 (Matthew Short, 22.3 overs)
  • 4-183 (Alex Carey, 33.4 overs)

India XI: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matthew Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Mitch Owen, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

Stay tuned for further updates as India looks to salvage some pride and prevent a series whitewash.

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