Australia vs India 3rd ODI fantasy 11 predictions: Top Dream11 picks

The Indian team could not come back from their defeat in the first ODI as they registered a loss in the second match as well. Chasing a mammoth target of 390, Virat Kohli’s men fell 51 runs short of the target at the SCG. With this win, Australia also gained an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the three-match One Day series.

‘Men in Blue’ will now lock horns with the kangaroos for the third ODI match at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. India will play this game for pride in a dead-rubber to take some positives for the tour ahead. Let’s look at our fantasy 11 predictions for this clash and here are top picks for Australia vs India.

Team Preview

Australia

The Aussies have dominated the series in both the matches in all three departments of the game. After registering one-sided victories of 66 and 51 runs respectively in the previous two games, they have already won the series.

However, the Australian team suffered a massive blow after their star opener David Warner picked a groin injury during the last match. As a result, the southpaw has been ruled out from the remainder of the series and the three T20Is. Mathew Wade might replace him, and Marnus Labuschagne would move up to open the innings.

India

No one expected the Indian team players to look so flat during the two matches against the kangaroos. India’s batting gave a tough fight to the opposition while their bowling and fielding disappointed all. Hardik Pandya’s bowling and Virat Kohli getting back his lost form turned out to be the only positives for them.

The Indian team might make a few changes in their lineup, keeping the remaining matches of the tour in mind. Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur might get opportunities in place of Yuzvendra Chahal and Navdeep Saini. 

Ideal Playing XIs

Team India Playing XI

• Shikhar Dhawan
• Mayank Agarwal
• Virat Kohli (C)
• Shreyas Iyer
• KL Rahul (WK)
• Hardik Pandya
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Shardul Thakur/T Natarajan
• Mohammed Shami
• Yuzvendra Chahal/Kuldeep Yadav
• Jasprit Bumrah

Team Australia Playing XI

• Aaron Finch (C)
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Steve Smith
• Mathew Wade
• Glenn Maxwell
• Moises Henriques
• Alex Carey (WK)
• Pat Cummins
• Mitchell Starc
• Adam Zampa
• Josh Hazlewood

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Key Players

• Australia: Aaron Finch, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins
• India: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami

Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Captain

Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy captain for Australia vs India:

• KL Rahul
• Virat Kohli
• Aaron Finch

Top picks for Dream11 Fantasy Vice-Captain

Here are our three picks for probable Dream11 Fantasy vice-captain for Australia vs India:

• Steve Smith
• Josh Hazlewood
• Marnus Labuschagne

Dream11 Fantasy Team 1

Wicket-keeper:

• KL Rahul

Batsmen:

• Aaron Finch
• Steve Smith (VC)
• Shikhar Dhawan
• Virat Kohli (C)
• Marnus Labuschagne

All-rounder:

• Hardik Pandya
• Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers:

• Adam Zampa
• Mohammed Shami
• Josh Hazlewood

Dream11 Fantasy Team 2

Wicket-keeper:

• KL Rahul (C)

Batsmen:

• Steve Smith
• Shikhar Dhawan
• Virat Kohli 
• Marnus Labuschagne

All-rounder:

• Hardik Pandya
• Glenn Maxwell

Bowlers:

• Pat Cummins
• Mohammed Shami
• Josh Hazlewood (VC)
• Jasprit Bumrah

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