Canberra ODI: India restore pride, avoid a series whitewash

Indian bowlers were under scrutiny after the first two ODIs but they came to the rescue in Canberra. The men in blue beat Australia by 13 runs to avoid a 3-0 whitewash. Batting first, India found themselves in trouble at 152/5. But Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja turned the tide against the hosts with an unbeaten 150-run-stand. India's Record 6th wicket partnership vs Australia powered them to 302/5. Chasing which Aaron Finch once again looked threatening before he was dismissed for 75. India's decision to shuffle the bowling line-up worked as the Kangaroos were bowled out for 289. Though Australia still won the series 2-1, India ended its 5-match losing streak in ODIs.