Australia clinched the ODI series 2-1 after beating India by 21 runs in the final showdown at Chennai. It was a hard-fought series for the Aussies, who maintained their intensity until the very end. India's chase of 270 faltered in the final stretch, leaving them bowled out for 248. The standout performer was Adam Zampa, whose four-wicket haul proved decisive.
Australia defeated India by 21 runs in the third and final ODI in Chennai to clinch the ODI series 2-1. The Aussies produced a valiant effort and fought well throughout the series, ending it on a high. Chasing a target of 270 runs, India lost momentum in the final 10 overs and bundled out for 248. Aussie spinner Adam Zampa starred with a four-wicket haul.
Australia started their innings aggressively, with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh sharing a 68-run opening partnership. India found a way back into the contest through Hardik Pandya, who broke the opening stand by dismissing Head for 33, followed by a duck for Steve Smith. Pandya then removed a dangerous Marsh (47), putting India in a strong position.
The Australian recovery was led by David Warner (23) and Marnus Labuschagne (28), who contributed 40 runs before both fell to Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep continued his streak by cleaning up Alex Carey (38) with a brilliant delivery. Additional runs from Marcus Stoinis (25) and Sean Abbott (26) helped the visitors post a final score of 269.
India's chase began well, as Rohit Sharma (30) and Shubman Gill (37) put on 65 runs at the top. A steady partnership of 69 followed between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul (32), but Rahul's attempt to hit a boundary ended his innings. Although Kohli played a solid hand to reach fifty, the game shifted dramatically when Ashton Agar dismissed both Kohli (54) and Suryakumar Yadav in back-to-back balls. Hardik Pandya fought back with a gritty 40, but a steady collapse of wickets ultimately led to India's defeat.