India will lock horns with Australia in an effective dead rubber at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the third match of their bilateral ODI series on October 25, Saturday, beginning 9:00 pm IST. The home side has clinched a comprehensive victory by winning the first two games held at Perth and Adelaide respectively.

The Men in Blue are embroiled in a fairly critical situation at the moment. They had finished runners-up in the ODI World Cup 2023 after producing a peerless, winning run till the summit clash. Then, the team emerged triumphant in the Champions Trophy held earlier this year.

Cut to now, and the side wears a disoriented look.

The focus on a deep batting line-up has resulted in Nitish Kumar Reddy batting at No. 8, whereas Washington Sundar struggled to ace the finisher's role at

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