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AUS vs IND statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of 3rd ODI

Soumyajit Dutta

AUS vs IND statistical preview [Source: @balam_bhai_65/X.com]AUS vs IND statistical preview [Source: @balam_bhai_65/X.com]

Australia has already bagged the three-match ODI series against India with 2-0, and the third and final ODI is a dead rubber game at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The match is going to be held on October 25, where fans will be able to watch it live from 9:00 AM IST.

Australia

Australia translated their 1st ODI success with the following one. The hosts managed to triumph over India, chasing 265 runs. While Australia's middle-order batting was initially under the radar for being inexperienced, Cooper Connolly cruised the team home with a solid knock.

Bowling spearheads Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Matt Kunhemann were at point when they managed to dismiss the middle order of the Indian batting lineup. The 3rd ODI, therefore, also is prepared for a total Aussie dominance at SCG.

India

Virat Kohli recorded his second consecutive duck at Adelaide in the 2nd ODI and hence, will look to bounce back in the upcoming clash. Rohit Sharma, after scoring a valiant fifty-plus, regains his confidence and is up for the SCG challenge.

India's middle order, though, needs to be more resilient, with Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill needing to fire. The bowling department looks sharp, yet the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav for an extra spin option could change the game in India's moment.

IND vs AUS head-to-head overview

Australia and India have faced each other 154 times in ODIs. Australia lead the head-to-head with 86 wins while India have secured 58 victories and 10 matches have ended with no result.

Sydney Cricket Ground pitch report

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) pitch for the upcoming ODI between India and Australia is expected to offer a good contest for both batters and bowlers. Early on, the hard surface with its high clay content will provide consistent bounce and pace, helping batters settle and play their strokes freely. 

As the game progresses, the pitch may start to show signs of wear, offering spinners some turn and variable bounce, particularly if conditions are hot and sunny. However, cloud cover or protective covers could slow this process, keeping the surface more batter-friendly.

Australia and India’s probable playing XI

Australia

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa

India

Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna

Top run scorers in IND vs AUS ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Rohit Sharma: 2488 Runs

Rohit Sharma has scored 2488 runs in 48 ODIs against Australia at an impressive average of 56.54, including 8 centuries and 10 fifties, with a career-best 209. His ability to dominate both pace and spin attacks makes him one of India’s most formidable openers.

Virat Kohli: 2451 Runs

Virat Kohli has amassed 2451 runs in 50 ODIs against Australia at a stellar average of 52.14, featuring 8 centuries and 15 fifties, with a top score of 123. Known for his consistency and composure under pressure, Kohli remains a pillar of India’s top order.

KL Rahul: 782 Runs

KL Rahul has compiled 782 runs in 19 ODIs against Australia at an outstanding average of 55.85, including 7 fifties and a highest score of 97*. His versatility and ability to anchor or accelerate the innings make him a key middle-order batter for India.

Top wicket-takers in IND vs AUS ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Adam Zampa: 41 Wickets

The Australian leg-spinner has claimed 41 wickets in 25 ODIs against India at an average of 31.53, with best figures of 4/45. Zampa’s ability to deceive batters with flight and turn in the middle overs makes him a key wicket-taking option for Australia.

Mitchell Starc: 33 Wickets

The Australian left-arm pacer has taken 33 wickets in 21 ODIs against India at an average of 32.24, with best figures of 6/43. Known for his pace, swing, and deadly yorkers, Starc remains Australia’s premier strike bowler in high-pressure encounters.

Kuldeep Yadav: 31 Wickets

India’s crafty left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has picked up 31 wickets in 23 ODIs against Australia, averaging 39.74 with best figures of 3/54. His variations and control make him a constant threat to the Australian middle order.

IND vs AUS key stats

Australia’s records

  • Australia hold a dominant 16-2 (1 no result) record against India at the SCG, with India’s only wins being six-wicket triumphs in 2008 and 2016.
  • Australia have won 91 matches out of 136 matches in Sydney Cricket Ground, boasting a W/L ratio of 2.333.
  • Travis Head averages 40.7 from his 3 ODI outings at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
  • Mitchell Marsh boasts an astonishing average of 58.8 from his 5 ODI matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
  • Josh Hazlewood vs Virat Kohli in ODIs: 58 runs, 99 balls, 5 dismissals
  • Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj in ODIs: 94 runs, 70 balls, 2 dismissals
  • Mitchell Marsh vs Arshdeep Singh in ODIs: 15 runs, 17 balls, 1 dismissal

India’s records

  • Virat Kohli requires 54 more runs to surpass Kumar Sangakkara and claim second place on the all-time ODI run-scorers list.
  • India have lost the toss in ODIs a record 17 consecutive times, dating back to the 2023 World Cup final.
  • The Men in Blue have not suffered three back-to-back ODI defeats since their four-match losing streak against Sri Lanka and South Africa in 2021-22.
  • Rohit Sharma averages 66.6 at Sydney Cricket Ground from his 5 ODI matches.
  • KL Rahul averages 44.0 at the Sydney Cricket Ground from his 4 ODI matches.
  • Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Starc in ODIs: 156 runs, 162 balls, 2 dismissals
  • Rohit Sharma vs Josh Hazlewood in ODIs: 102 runs, 134 balls, 2 dismissals

Records that can be broken in IND vs AUS 3rd ODI

  • Travis Head requires 8 boundaries to complete 350 ODI sixes.
  • Travis Head requires 22 runs to complete 3000 ODI runs.
  • Mitchell Starc needs 3 wickets to complete 250 ODI wickets.
  • Adam Zampa is 4 wickets away from taking 200 ODI wickets in his career.
  • Rohit Sharma is 4 sixes short of 350 ODI sixes.