In a thrilling encounter at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Australia emerged victorious in the third match of the Australia Tour of India 2023, defeating India by 66 runs. This victory provides Australia with a much-needed boost in the series after India had secured wins in the first two matches.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bat, setting the stage for a high-scoring contest. Australia posted a formidable total of 352/7 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to some excellent batting performances.
David Warner led the way with a blistering 56 runs off 34 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Mitchell Marsh was the top scorer for Australia, narrowly missing out on a century with 96 runs off 84 balls, which included 13 fours and 3 sixes.
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Steven Smith contributed 74 runs off 61 balls, with 8 fours and 1 six, while Marnus Labuschagne added 72 runs off 58 balls, featuring 9 fours. The Australian innings also included useful contribution from skipper Pat Cummins down the order.
In response, India put up a valiant effort but fell short of the target, managing to score 286 runs before being bowled out. Rohit Sharma was the standout performer for India, scoring 81 runs off 57 balls, including 5 fours and 6 sixes. Virat Kohli contributed 56 runs off 61 balls, with 5 fours and 1 six, while Shreyas Iyer scored 48 runs off 43 balls, including 1 four and 2 sixes.
However, the Australian bowlers, led by Glenn Maxwell’s four-wicket haul, kept the pressure on and restricted India from reaching the target. Maxwell dismissed the likes of Rohit, Washington Sundar, Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to complete his 4-wicket haul.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Captain @ImRo45 & @klrahul collect the @IDFCFIRSTBank Trophy as #TeamIndia win the ODI series 2⃣-1⃣ 👏👏#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/k3JiTMiVGJ
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 27, 2023
A good effort from India but Australia came out to be a better team today with some fearless cricket.
An exciting series and well played to both the teams.
The stakes get higher in the next one! #CWC23 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/sr2Q2ivtHh— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 27, 2023
Glenn Maxwell wins Player Of The Match award on his return. pic.twitter.com/XZV1b0aP0S
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 27, 2023
Team india taking two things from Australia series. A trophy as well as learnings. For Australia maxwell,smith and starc will play a huge role in this World Cup. #INDvsAUS
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 27, 2023
Just when India was gaining momentum, @Gmaxi_32’s crucial wickets swung the game in Australia’s favour. Much needed win for Australia! A good series win for India but this game has exposed India’s batting depth woes yet again. #IndvAus
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 27, 2023
Sunday: No Marsh, Starc, Maxwell and Cummins in Indore. And Australia lost 👀
Today: Australia brought Marsh, Starc, Maxwell and Cummins back today in Rajkot. And they won connivingly 🔥 #CWC23 #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Rc0MI6JaPl
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) September 27, 2023
The result of the series doesn’t matter, but there are lot of positives for Australia ahead of the World Cup. ⬇️
• Form of David Warner ✅
• Mitch Marsh the opener ✅
• Steve Smith back to his best ✅
• Glenn Maxwell the all rounder ✅
• Fitness of Mitchell Starc ✅ pic.twitter.com/VcRWTmMFxc— Lubana Warriors (@LovepreetS49) September 27, 2023
Australia have won the 3rd ODI match against India by 66 runs…!!!
Marsh, Warner, Smith, Labuschagne & Maxwell are the stars for Australia in this win – A great win for Australia! pic.twitter.com/arK0B9pbPH
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) September 27, 2023
Shot of the emperor from Rohit Sharma Against the Mitchell Starc 🔥🥵 #INDvsAUS #INDvAUS #RohitSharma #Hitman #ViratKohli
pic.twitter.com/VVM3jTsmV1— Siddharath (@Siddharath900) September 27, 2023
Only the third time India have failed to chase a target with both Rohit and Kohli scoring 50+. #INDvAUS https://t.co/ALNGUdny3Q
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) September 27, 2023
#Twitter #reactions #Mitchell #Marsh #Glenn #Maxwell #shine #Australia #thrash #India #3rd #ODI #avoid #series #whitewash
