IND Vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Australia Deny India Historic Whitewash - In Pics

Australia saved their best for the last as Indian middle-order wilted under pressure exerted by part-time off-spin of Glenn Maxwell, losing the third ODI by 66 runs on Wednesday. India however won the series 2-1. India were cruising along at 171 for 2 chasing a stiff target of 353 on a placid track but the middle-order crumbled in chase with Maxwell (4/40) getting crucial breakthroughs to restrict the hosts to 286 in 49.4 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma (81) and Kohli struck fifties to provide the middle-order with a perfect platform in the big chase, but the rest floundered to hand Australia the advantage.

Updated: 28 Sep 2023 11:07 am

India Vs Australia 3rd ODI | Photo: AP/Ajit Solanki

India team lifts the trophy after winning the one day international cricket series 2-1 against Australia after the third match in Rajkot.

Australia players celebrate their victory over India in the third one day international cricket match in Rajkot.

India's Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.

India's Jasprit Bumrah plays a shot during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.

Australia players celebrate the wicket of India's captain Rohit Sharma during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.

Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey takes the catch of India's KL Rahul during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.

India's Washington Sundar leaves the ground after losing his wicket to Australia's Glenn Maxwell as Australian team celebrates during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.

Australia's Pat Cummins plays a shot during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.

Australia's Steve Smith, right, is congratulated by teammate Mitchell Marsh after his fifty runs during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.

Australia's Steve Smith celebrates his fifty runs during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.

Australia's Mitchell Marsh celebrates his fifty runs during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.

Australia's Mitchell Marsh, right, and Steve Smith run between the wickets during the third one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Rajkot.