IND 287/6 (50 overs) beat AUS 284/9 (50 overs) by 4 wickets — What a match! India clinch the series 2-1 in a thriller at Wankhede Stadium. Gill's brilliant 112 and Bumrah's 3/48 were the difference in a game that had absolutely everything. Stick around for the full match breakdown.

Toss and Team News

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first — a decision that looked questionable early on but ended up being pretty smart given how the pitch played. The Wankhede surface was slower than expected, with the ball keeping low at times. India made one change from the second ODI, bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for the extra spin option. Australia went with an unchanged XI, backing the same combination that won them the second game.

Australia Innings: 284 all out (50 overs)

The Aussies got off to a shaky start with Warner edging Bumrah to second slip in the very first over. 4/1 and the crowd was going absolutely mental. But then Smith and Labuschagne steadied the ship with a 89-run partnership that was proper old-school Test match batting in an ODI. Smith looked solid as ever, playing with that weird technique of his that shouldn't work but somehow does.

Labuschagne fell for 67, caught behind off Jadeja, and that's when things got interesting. Maxwell came in and played a typical Maxwell innings — 45 off 28 balls with three sixes that had the crowd on their feet. The man's just different isn't he? But his dismissal — a soft catch to midwicket off Kuldeep — was frustrating. He'd done the hard work and then just gifted his wicket away.

Fall of Wickets

"That's what cricket's all about — pressure, drama, and moments that make you jump off the couch. This match had it all." — Commentator during the match

India Innings: 287/6 (48.3 overs)

India's chase started poorly — Rohit Sharma bowled by Starc for just 8. The inswinger that kept low and crashed into the stumps. But Gill and Iyer put together a masterful 156-run partnership that basically won India the match. Gill was just sublime — his cover drives were pure timing, and when he got to his century the Wankhede erupted.

Iyer contributed a solid 78 before falling to Zampa's googly. And then came the familiar Indian middle-order wobble. Pandya out cheaply, Kishan run out in a mix-up that had the dressing room holding their heads. At 245/6, with 42 needed off 30 balls, it was getting nervy.

But Jadeja and Kuldeep held their nerve. Jadeja's two sixes off Cummins in the 47th over basically sealed it. When Kuldeep hit the winning single, the stadium just exploded. Pure scenes.

Player of the Match: Shubman Gill

Gill's 112 off 128 balls was an absolute masterclass. He played pace and spin with equal authority, found the gaps consistently, and accelerated when needed. This was a statement innings — the kind that reminds you why he's considered one of the best batsmen in the world right now. His conversion rate has been incredible this year and this century was just pure class from start to finish.

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Shubman Gill's brilliant century guided India to a series-clinching victory

Series Verdict

India win the 3-match series 2-1, and they were the better team overall. Their batting depth proved decisive, and Bumrah's spells at the top were just too good for Australia's top order. For the Aussies, Smith and Maxwell were excellent, but they need more contributions from their middle order if they want to compete with India in these conditions.

Both teams now turn their attention to the T20 series starting next week. But for now, India celebrate a hard-fought ODI series win that had everything — centuries, five-fers, run outs, and a finish that'll be remembered for a long time. Cricket, eh? Nothing beats it.