India vs Australia 3rd ODI Prediction (25 October 2025)

The 3rd ODI India Vs Australia is set to take place at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground on 25 October 2025. With Australia already leading the series 2–0, India will be eager to bounce back and keep their series hopes alive. Both teams boast a strong lineup, promising an exciting clash of top-order batters and key bowlers. Fans can expect a high-scoring contest on a pitch that offers true bounce and good carry, making every run and wicket crucial in this decisive match.

Match Details

• Match: India vs Australia — 3rd ODI

• Date: 25 October 2025

• Time: 2:30 PM (Local) / 9:00 AM IST

• Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

• Series status: Australia leads 2–0

Pitch Report & Weather

The SCG pitch offers true bounce and good carry for batters. In the first 10 overs pacers may get some movement and bounce, but the pitch generally becomes easier to bat on as the innings progresses. Spinners can get some grip later in the match. Expect a competitive total in the 280–310 range.

Weather forecast looks clear with no major rain expected  good conditions for a full 50-over match.

Team Predictions

India playing XI

• Shubman Gill (c)

• Rohit Sharma

• Virat Kohli

• Shreyas Iyer

• KL Rahul (wk)

• Yashasvi Jaiswal

• Axar Patel

• Washington Sundar

• Mohammed Siraj

• Arshdeep Singh

• Kuldeep Yadav

Australia playing XI 

• Mitchell Marsh (c)

• Travis Head

• Matthew Short

• Matt Renshaw

• Cooper Connolly

• Mitch Owen

• Alex Carey (wk)

• Mitchell Starc

• Sean Abbott

• Adam Zampa

• Ben Dwarshuis

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Batting Prediction

India top order Gill and Rohit, Kohli will be key. If they build a solid platform, India can post a big total. The middle order with Iyer and Rahul must control the innings and set up a strong finish.

Australia, even without some regular names, still has strong batting depth. Travis Head and Matthew Short can give strong starts, while Carey and lower-order hitters can finish the innings well.

Bowling Prediction

India will rely on Siraj and Arshdeep for early breakthroughs and Kuldeep for middle-over control. Prasidh Krishna or Harshit Rana may be used to bowl at the death.

Australia team attack led by Mitchell Starc can exploit pace and bounce. Adam Zampa is expected to be the primary spin threat in the middle overs.

Head-to-Head Record Last 5 Match 

• Total ODI: 150+

• India Wins: Around 55

• Australia Wins: Around 85 Australia lead the rivalry but India have improved in recent years.

Win probability

Match Prediction

Australia have home advantage and a balanced attack. They remain slight favourites in this match. India can upset if their top order performs and their bowlers keep the scoring rate under control.

Predicted winner: Australia

Expected winning score: 290–310 (batting first)

Series Schedule 

Match	Date	Venue	Result
1st ODI	18 Oct 2025	Adelaide Oval	Australia Won
2nd ODI	21 Oct 2025	Melbourne	Australia Won
3rd ODI	25 Oct 2025	Sydney Cricket Ground	Upcoming

Conclusion

The 3rd ODI promises to be exciting. Australia are favourites but India have the batting quality to fight back. Fans should watch the top-order battle and the spin vs. spin contest in the middle overs.