CHENNAI, INDIA - MARCH 22: Steven Smith of Australia celebrates after takes a catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya of India during game three of the One Day International series between India and Australia at MA Chidambaram Stadium, on March 22, 2023 in Chennai, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Photograph: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images
That’s it from me. Pretty comfortable in the end from Australia but it was anything but during two partnerships from the Indians. The Aussies are now the top ranked ODI side in the world. Handy that there’s a 50-over World Cup on the horizon. And it’s in India, a place where they’ve just ended the host’s seven series unbeaten run stretching back to 2019. It’s all looking good for the Australians.
Thanks for sticking with me. Report from Chennai below:
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Finally, it’s the skipper, Steve Smith:
It’s been an enjoyable tour. The way we fought back after the [2nd] Test match has been great.
I think it’s just about playing conditions for us. About summing up conditions and playing accordingly. I thought we left a few runs out there. But our bowlers bowled beautifully.
The turning, I’m not sure. I think it was just a big grind in the field and taking wickets throughout. The way the tail stuck around and took us to 270.
