Fans on X reacted after Australia thumped India by 66 runs in the dead rubber third ODI of the series to avoid the whitewash. The game took place at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot and it was all about Men in Yellow as they were right on the money with bat and ball.
Australia won the toss and utilized the good batting conditions to a great extent. Openers David Warner (56) and Mitchell Marsh (96) came out all guns blazing as they took the attack to the Indian bowlers and smashed them all over the park for their 78-run opening partnership.
After the wicket of Warner, Steve Smith (74) and Marsh slammed a 137-run partnership to completely take the game away from India in that phase. However, the Men in Blue chipped in with a few quick wickets after that and were back in the game. But Marnus Labuschagne stepped up for his team.
He smashed 72 runs that powered Australia to a gigantic total of 352 runs. For India, Jasprit Bumrah picked up three wickets but went for 81 runs. Whereas Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets as well. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna picked one wicket each.
Chasing the target, captain Rohit Sharma (81) took India off the flyer as he along with Washington Sundar (18) added 74 runs for the opening stand. Virat Kohli (56) then chipped in as well with a magnificent half-century. But Glenn Maxwell saent that trio packing.
Shreyas Iyer (48) and KL Rahul (26) got the starts but they failed to cash on it and lost their wickets at crucial junctures. Australia kept picking wickets at regular intervals that ruled India out of the game. Ravindra Jadeja (35) tried his best but the target was too much in the end.
Glenn Maxwell starred with the ball as he picked up four wickets. All the other bowlers were amongst the wickets as Australia bundled out India for 286 runs to win the game by the margin of 66 runs. They would be heading into the World Cup with some confidence now.
X Reacts as Australia win the last game of the series by 66 runs vs India
As Australia thumped India By 66 runs in the final game of the series, fans on X reacted to it. They lauded the Pat Cummins-led side for their brilliant performances and also pointed out the positives for the Indian team. Here are some of the reactions:
Honestly I laugh when people talk about Rohit Sharma’s fitness and age. Just look at the difference between his strike rate and all the so called ” Fit players ” !
Still the best in the business pic.twitter.com/DoyRhaU0bl
— Kaygee (@Kaygee4_5) 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
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
Much more for Australia to look at in today's game than for India. Really do need Starc and Maxwell fit and ready for the World Cup. Also need to give as much game time as possible to Ashton Agar.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 27, 2023
Australia have successfully avoided the whitewash.
They won the final ODI by 66 runs! pic.twitter.com/KR9YcOyX4v
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 27, 2023
Things have not changed for India at all the middle order might be performing well but someone from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should have to stay till the end of the chase for India to secure an easy win same used to happen earlier.
Indian team still heavily depends on Rohit… pic.twitter.com/soxVpljvXt
— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss) September 27, 2023
Will consider this a good workout for India in this series. Hardik Pandya’s role will be most critical. Rohit, Virat in good touch. Rahul, Shreyas back with a bang. Surya could have finished this game but will still be happy with his progress in first 2 games. Ishan did well in…
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) September 27, 2023
A tough day at the office, but a series to remember 🧡 #TeamIndia clinch the series 2-1! 🙌🏆 pic.twitter.com/NQg95UIHpw
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 27, 2023
Asia Cup and the Australia series has proved to be a huge success for team India despite the 3rd ODI loss today. We have got all our players back in top form. Up top, Rohit and Gill are performing, Kohli has been in good touch in this whole season, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer's…
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) September 27, 2023
Three warm-up games over. Two more to go before we get these Aussies. They can't escape. It's written in golden words. We are coming. 🚀🏆
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 27, 2023
When it comes to our tailenders, they're nowhere near as good as other teams' late hitters. That could really hurt us during big run chases in World Cup!
— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) September 27, 2023
Today's Match Shows The Importance Of Hardik Pandya In Our Team! 🔥❤️#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/KfNwPkMDnn
— YOUR FATHER (@MrUnknown3307) September 27, 2023
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