Australia and India are facing off in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) of their series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Australia has already clinched the series with victories in the first two matches, holding an unassailable 2-0 lead. India now aims to avoid a series whitewash and secure a morale-boosting win.

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first on what appears to be a favorable wicket. The Australian openers, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, started strongly, putting on a half-century stand. Marsh greeted Prasidh Krishna with a six over deep backward square leg. Head then followed up with another four. At the time of writing, Australia were 57/0 in 8.5 overs.

Australia made one change to their lineup, with Nathan Ellis replacing Xavier Bartlett. India made two changes, bringing in Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna in place of Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy.

All eyes are on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, with speculation that this could be their final appearance on Australian soil. Rohit Sharma showed signs of returning to form with a well-made 73 in the previous ODI. However, Virat Kohli has been struggling, recording consecutive ducks for the first time in his ODI career. He will be looking to score big and regain his form.

This is the 154th ODI between India and Australia. Australia holds a dominant head-to-head record with 86 wins compared to India's 59, with 10 matches ending in no result. In ODIs played in Australia, India has won 14 and lost 40, with two matches resulting in no result. Australia is on a six-game ODI winning streak at the SCG, dating back to 2018. Australia has also won the past three men's one-day internationals against India at the SCG.

The match is being broadcast live on Star Sports channels and streamed on the JioStar app and website.