Australia defeated India by 32 runs in the third ODI of the 5-match cricket series at Ranchi last night. The Men in Blue are still leading the series, 2-1. Put in to bat, the Aussies had posted 313 for 5, riding on a 193-run opening wicket stand between skipper Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja. Khawaja scored 104, while Finch made 93.
In reply, Indian captain Virat Kohli’s 41st ODI ton went in vain as the hosts were bundled out for 281 in 48.2 overs. Kohli made 123. For the Aussies, Pat Cummins, Jhye Richardson and Adam Zampa bagged three wickets each. Khawaja was named the man of the match. The fourth ODI will be played tomorrow in Chandigarh.