IND vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Know Why 'Aussies' Strong Favorites To Inflict Series Whitewash At Fortress Manuka Oval

The 'Aussies' are an impregnable fortress at the Manuka Oval enjoying a 100% win record in ODIs, being unbeaten with four wins in as many ODIs at the venue.India don't have the best possible memories of playing at the Manuka Oval, losing both their ODI games played at the venue. While India lost to Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in an ODI played in 2008, Australia defeated them by 25 runs in an ODI played in 2016.

The Manuka Oval at Canberra would play host to the final game of the 3-match ODI series between India and Australia, which is scheduled for a 9:10 am (IST) start. Looking to inflict a 3-0 whitewash over the 'Men In Blue' in the 3-Match ODI series, Australia would relish playing at their favourite hunting ground in the national capital city as they boast of terrific ODI record at the venue.  Australia Enjoy 100% Win Record In ODIs Played At Manuka Oval  The 'Aussies' are an impregnable fortress at the Manuka Oval enjoying a 100% win record in ODIs, being unbeaten with four wins in as many ODIs at the venue. ODI cricket returns to the Manuka Oval after a gap of almost 4 years. Australia had trounced arch-rivals New Zealand by 116 runs in one of the ODIs of their Trans-tasman series played against the Kiwis in 2016. The Indian team which head into the 3rd ODI on the back of four straight ODI defeats would desperately want to put an end to this bad losing streak in the 50-ver format. India Have Lost Both ODIs At Manuka Oval In Canberra India don't have the best possible memories of playing at the Manuka Oval, losing both their ODI games played at the venue. While India lost to Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in an ODI played in 2008, Australia defeated them by 25 runs in an ODI played in 2016. With openers Shikhar Dhawan and skipper Virat Kohli hitting tons, India were looking in a dominant position to win the ODI against Australia in 2016 but Australian seamer Kane Richardson picked up a five wicket haul to trigger a collapse and help the 'Aussies' steal a stunning win. Head To Head Record In ODIs Played At Australia Total Played - 53 Australia Won - 38 India Won - 15 Head To Head Record In ODIs Played At Manuka Oval Total Played - 1 Australia Won - 1 India Won - 0