The three-game ODI series between India and Australia stands levelled on 1-1. The third ODI will be the decider of the match and the winner will walk away with the series. After losing the game, India won the last game by six wickets with four balls to spare. It was MS Dhoni who led India to the finishing line with a last ball thriller. While India is yet to announce their 12-member squad for the upcoming game, Australia has declared their team. Aaron Finch led squad has introduced a couple of changes in the team. MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli Sweat it Out in the Nets Ahead of Decider Game Against Australia (See Pics and Video).
Nathan Lyon has been dropped and Adam Zampa makes way into the squad. Lyon was benched after his poor show in two matches. He went on to leak more than 100 runs in a couple of matches and proved to be extremely expensive for his team. Whereas, Jason Behrendorff who has been suffering from a sore back, has been dropped and Billy Stanlake makes way into the team
As we wait for India’s 12-member squad, it is expected that Mohammed Siraj, who came in place of Khaleel Ahmed will be benched after giving away 76 runs in the second ODI in Adelaide. Siraj went on to become the second most expensive run giver for India. Khaleel Ahmed could be included. Ambati Rayudu who hasn't done too well could also stay in the squad. Yuzvendra Chahal could remain out of the squad in the third ODI too.
Australia's playing XI: Aaron Finch, Alex Carey, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake.
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