Final ODI at SCG: India Aim for Redemption, Australia Eye Clean Sweep

Final ODI at SCG: India Aim for Redemption, Australia Eye Clean Sweep

India look to avoid a whitewash at the SCG as Australia aim to finish the ODI series 3-0.

The third and final ODI between Australia and India is set to take place on Saturday, October 25, at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground. With Australia already leading the series 2-0, this match offers India a chance to salvage pride and build momentum ahead of the T20I leg of the tour. For Australia, it’s an opportunity to complete a clean sweep and further showcase the depth of their evolving ODI squad.

Australia have blended experience with youth throughout the series. Mitchell Marsh continues to lead the side, supported by in-form players like Matt Short, Cooper Connolly, and Mitch Owen, who have all made significant contributions in the first two games. Glenn Maxwell is expected to return from injury for the T20Is, while Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott have been released to play Sheffield Shield cricket in preparation for the upcoming Ashes.

The squad also includes Alex Carey, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, and Mitchell Starc, with NSW captain Jack Edwards and spinner Matt Kuhnemann added for the final ODI.

India, led by Shubman Gill, will be looking to bounce back after two underwhelming performances. Rohit Sharma showed some fight in Adelaide, while Virat Kohli’s form remains a concern after back-to-back ducks.

The squad features a mix of senior players and emerging talent, including KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna. With questions around the future of some senior players, this match could be a turning point for India’s ODI plans.

As the teams head to the SCG, fans can expect a competitive clash between a confident Australian side and an Indian team eager to respond. Whether it’s a farewell for legends or a platform for rising stars, the stage is set for a memorable finale.