Australia vs India 2018-19: 3rd ODI, Melbourne - Match Prediction
Published - 17 Jan 2019, 12:19 PM | Updated - 22 Aug 2024, 11:58 PM
Australia vs India 2018-19: 3rd ODI, Melbourne – Match Prediction; It was a great show from the boys of both the countries in an initial couple of games. First, it was Australia to draw the blood and then, Indians made a stunning comeback to level the series and make the third and final ODI a thrilling affair.
It seems like India got their batting right in the second ODI. But, the only concern for the team would be the performance of their number 4 batsman Ambati Rayudu and the inconsistency of Shikhar Dhawan.
However, Dhawan looked like getting into the zone while Rayudu failed to stay in the crease with a false stroke. Perhaps, they would cope up with Ambati Rayudu, as he was finalised for that slot after heavy experiments.
The previous game witnessed a classic knocks from the blades of Shaun Marsh and Virat Kohli while the return of Vintage MS Dhoni was icing on the cake for the cricket fanatics.
India would be relieved after M.S Dhoni and Dinesh Karthik’s calm and composed approach towards the end of the chase. The premium batsman Virat Kohli also showed his class at Adelaide to make things hard for Australia in their plans for 3rd ODI.
Meanwhile, Australia’s only concern in their batting section is the poor form of Aaron Finch. However, he would like to deliver the goods at his home ground. Meanwhile, the middle-order looks solid with Glenn Maxwell at number 7 performing brilliantly.
Both teams have concerns in the bowling department with their problems with the third pacer. However, they would back their bowling section, as the batsmen played few top-class knocks.
Match Prediction:
Both the teams have displayed a top-class show in the middle. However, it could be visitors, who might fly back home with the trophy. They have got the right team balance and delivering the goods with a brilliant team effort. On the other side, Australians got most of the inexperienced players in the side, who might make errors, especially, in the deciding ODI.
