Australia to Bat First Against India After Winning the Toss in Third One-Day International Showdown

Australia won the toss and opted to bat first in the third one-day international against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This marked a continued streak of misfortune for India, as it was their 18th consecutive defeat at the toss in ODI matches.

Match Context and Series Overview

Australia has already secured the series with a 2-0 lead after winning the previous two matches. The last game held in Adelaide concluded with a two-wicket victory for Australia, courtesy of a strong performance by Captain Mitchell Marsh.

Marsh played a vital role in Australia’s success during the series, contributing an unbeaten score of 46 in the opening match in Perth, despite rain interruptions.

Teams and Changes

In the latest match, Australia made a strategic change, bringing Nathan Ellis into the playing XI, replacing Xavier Bartlett. On the other hand, India opted for two changes by including Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna in their lineup.

Upcoming Fixtures

This match is part of India’s extensive tour, which also includes a five-game T20 series starting next Wednesday. Following this series, Australia will shift its focus to the Ashes test series against England.

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