India vs Australia 3rd ODI 2025: In the final One-Day International of the three-match series, Australia and India are facing off at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday, October 25, 2025. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bat first, putting Shubman Gill’s Indian side on the field to bowl first.
With Australia already leading the series 2-0, the hosts have clinched the series but are now eyeing a whitewash, while India aims to salvage pride by winning the third match. This match carries extra emotional weight for Indian fans as it could mark the final appearance of superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on Australian soil.
Playing XIs
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Nathan Ellis, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
The Sydney pitch is expected to offer early swing under overcast conditions, which could assist the pace bowlers initially. However, as the day progresses, batters may find it easier to score, making the toss decision crucial.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The official broadcasting rights for the India vs Australia ODI Series 2025 are held by JioStar Sports Network. Viewers can watch the live action across various Star Sports and Sports18 channels in multiple regional languages.
For digital streaming, fans can tune in to the JioHotstar app or official website to catch the live stream of the IND vs AUS 3rd ODI.
As Team India take the field in Sydney, fans around the world will be eagerly watching if Shubman Gill’s men can end the series on a high note and avoid a clean sweep against a dominant Australian side.
