AUS vs IND 3rd ODI Results

10:46 AM IST The victorious captain of India, Shubman Gill, says that it was a near-perfect game for them. Adds that Australia got to a good start, but it was pleasing to see how they pulled things back. Mentions that the spinners did well in the middle overs and then the pacers backed it up. Praises Harshit for his performance and says he bowled fast in the middle overs, which is what they want in the team. Mentions that Rohit and Kohli have done this for so many years and it is a delight to watch them bat. Ends by saying that it is a special feeling for him to get his first ODI win as a captain at a special ground.

10:46 AM IST Right, this draws this highly anticipated ODI series to a close. Now, the attention turns towards the shortest format as a spicy 5-match T20I series awaits. It all begins with the first T20I at the Manuka Oval in the capital city of Canberra. It will be played on Wednesday, 29th October, and the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 1.45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT). But do join us for all the pre-match buzz and analysis an hour earlier. We hope that you liked our coverage of this series as we wrap. Join us for the T20Is, but there is plenty of cricketing action going on elsewhere to follow. But from this match center, it is a goodbye, only to meet soon. Take care, cheers.

10:42 AM IST The Australian captain, Mitchell Marsh, is now requested to collect the trophy from one of the dignitaries. He receives it and joins his teammates to celebrate their 2-1 series victory over India in this three-match ODI contest, gathering together for the commemorative team photographs. They outplayed the Indians in the first two ODIs and are the worthy winners of the series with a bunch of positives to take away.

10:38 AM IST A fairytale finish, orchestrated by two legends of Indian cricket. Flawless doesn't even begin to capture how perfectly this chase was executed. Two icons of Indian cricket, with over 25,000 ODI runs shared between them, delivered the picture-perfect finale the fans craved. However, the series belongs to Australia, who clinch it 2-1 despite India's commanding victory at Sydney. A heartfelt embrace between Rohit and Kohli is met with the entire Australian side gathering around them, applauding their performance with genuine respect, for what could probably be their final appearance on Aussie soil. As per the stats, this is India's first ODI win at the Sydney Cricket Ground since 2016.

10:37 AM IST The captain of Australia, Mitchell Marsh, reflects on the defeat. He starts by acknowledging that Rohit and Virat have been doing this for more than a decade against top teams around the world. Admits Australia needed one more solid partnership in the latter stages of their first innings after being well placed at 3 for 195, but couldn't capitalize on that platform. He credits India for being too strong with the bat in this game. Praises the experienced players who came into the squad like Renshaw and Ellis, saying the team can be proud of sealing the series in just two matches.

10:35 AM IST India's Rohit Sharma adjudged as the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AND THE SERIES for his contributions with the bat. He starts by acknowledging that scoring runs in Australian conditions is never straightforward. Underscores the importance of reading the conditions and giving it your all. Mentions that despite the long gap since his last game, he put in solid preparation ahead of the series. Concedes the series loss but insists there are plenty of positives to take away, especially for a young squad that will learn immensely from this experience. Reflects on how senior players guided him when he was starting out, and says it's now his responsibility to pass on that knowledge and help the team build strong strategies. He states he focuses on the fundamentals and genuinely enjoys playing in Australia. Also shares his fond memories of playing at the SCG, calling it a fantastic venue with an incredible crowd.