Yet another impressive win for India. MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav finish unbeaten on 87 and 61 respectively. The duo added a match-winning partnership of 121 for the fourth wicket. End of a successful Australian tour for India. Their next stage now is New Zealand. Full Scorecard.That's all from this game and series. Catch you again soon! Till then, bye, bye!!!
India win by seven wickets! That's it! India end Australia tour with a win. Kedar Jadhav hits the winning runs and take the series 2-1.
So, India needs just 14 runs to win from last two overs. Aaron Finch dropped Dhoni in this over and then Kedar Jadhav survived a run-out scare. Meanwhile, Jadhav has completed his half-century as well.
Good over for India as Peter Siddle concedes 11 runs. India now requires 33 more runs to win from four overs. Dhoni is batting on 71 and Jadhav is batting on 43.
The equation now reads 52 to win off 36 balls for India. Dhoni is taking his time , perhaps looking to take the game till the end. He is showing no signs of acceleration.
India needs 66 from last ten overs. Meanwhile, the partnership between Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav has crossed the 50-run mark. India inching towards series win.
Half-century up for MS Dhoni. His third consecutive fifty in this series and 70th in ODIs. Meanwhile, India needs 81 more runs to win from 72 balls. With Dhoni batting, India should feel comfortable.
MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav have added 20 runs so far for the fourth wicket. Meanwhile, India now need under 100 runs to win. Dhoni is nearing his half-century and is batting on 42.
Australia looking to make a comeback in this game. Richardson and Billy Stanlake bowling in tandem as the hosts look to pick another wicket. The required run-rate has now gone over six runs per over.
OUT! BIG wicket this for Australia. Can they bounce back now? Richardson removes Indian captain Virat Kohli. Good delivery that as Kohli edges it to the wicketkeeper. V Kohli c Carey b J Richardson 46(62)
India and Australia meet in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) of Gillette Series 2019 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The three-match Gillette Series is currently levelled at one each and both the teams will be looking to clinch the series. Australia won the first ODI and then India bounced back in style to level the series one each. Meanwhile, stay tuned for Ind vs Aus 3rd ODI live score updates. Ind vs Aus 3rd ODI Live Cricket Score.
Australia took an early lead in the series at Sydney by winning the first ODI by 34 runs. India failed to chase a target of 289 runs. In second ODI, India did well enchase down 299 and made sure they stay alive in the series. The series is nicely poised with winners takes it all. Hardik Pandya's Absence Causing Imbalance in Indian Team, Says Shikhar Dhawan Ahead of IND vs AUS 3rd ODI at MCG
As far as tea combination is concerned, Australia have named their playing XI. Nathan Lyon has been dropped for the final game and Adam Zampa will replace him. Australia will also miss the services of fast-bowler Jason Behrendorff who is suffering from a bad back. Billy Stanlake has been named as his replacement.
India, on the other hand, might be tempted to make a couple of changes. Either all-rounder Vijay Shankar or Kedar Jadhav could find a place in the playing XI in place of Ambati Rayudu and Mohammed Siraj. Another change on cards is Ravindra Jadeja making way for Yuzvendra Chahal. Live Cricket Streaming of India vs Australia 2019 ODI Series on SonyLIV: Check Live Cricket Score, Watch Free Telecast Details of IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Match on TV & Online
Australia (From): Alex Carey(w), Aaron Finch(c), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Billy Stanlake, Nathan Lyon, Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff.
India (From): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Virat Kohli(c), MS Dhoni(w), Dinesh Karthik, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, K Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal.