AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction – 3rd ODI, One Day International, 25 Oct 2025
The third and final ODI of the India Tour of Australia 2025 will be played between Australia and India at the illustrious Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney on 25 October 2025. With the series’ fate hanging in the balance, both sides will be eager to stamp their authority. India look to bounce back and salvage pride, while Australia aim to clinch the series with a decisive victory.
A high-intensity encounter is expected with both batting line-ups full of fire-power and bowling attacks capable of turning the game in a session.
Match Details
- Match: Australia vs India, 3rd ODI, India Tour of Australia 2025
- Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM IST / approx. 2:30 PM local time
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
- Format: One Day International (50 overs)
Team Previews
India (IND)
India enter the match with a blend of experienced stalwarts and rising talents. Captain Shubman Gill will lead a unit featuring the returning Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli at the top, supported by the aggressive Yashasvi Jaiswal and middle-order enforcer Shreyas Iyer. The bowling attack is spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh with spin options including Kuldeep Yadav. India’s key for this match will be building a strong top-order partnership and executing death bowling effectively.
Australia (AUS)
Australia are buoyant with home conditions in their favour. Skipper Mitchell Marsh leads a strong batting unit including Travis Head, Matthew Short and the explosive Cooper Connolly. Their pace attack featuring Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood poses a serious threat to India’s top order. Australia will look to dominate early and control the game with the new ball and in the death overs.
Probable Playing XIs
(Final XIs subject to toss and last-minute changes.)
India (IND)
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
Australia (AUS)
- Travis Head
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Matthew Short
- Cooper Connolly
- Josh Philippe (wk)
- Mitchell Owen
- Mitchell Starc
- Josh Hazlewood
- Nathan Ellis
- Xavier Bartlett
- Matthew Kuhnemann
Top Fantasy Picks
- Virat Kohli (IND): Class, experience and consistency in big matches.
- Shubman Gill (IND): Young leader with batting upside – solid C/VC choice.
- Mitchell Marsh (AUS): All-rounder capability makes him high-value in fantasy.
- Travis Head (AUS): Explosive opener with big scoring potential.
- Mitchell Starc (AUS): Strike bowler; early wickets and fantasy points.
- Kuldeep Yadav (IND): Spin ace; good for middle-overs breakthroughs.
Captain & Vice-Captain Suggestions
- Captain: Shubman Gill (IND) or Mitchell Marsh (AUS)
- Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli (IND) or Travis Head (AUS)
Match Prediction
The SCG surface typically offers a good balance between bat and ball, but home advantage gives Australia the edge. If India build strong partnerships early, they can set a competitive total. Australia’s pace attack and familiarity with conditions may prove decisive.
Prediction: Australia to clinch the match and the series with a win by 5-7 wickets or by around 30 runs if batting first.
Fantasy & Strategy Tips
- Prioritise top-order batters, as they face the majority of the overs and earn high fantasy points.
- Include at least one all-rounder for dual contributions (bat + ball).
- Pick two fast bowlers from Australia for early wickets; consider one quality spinner from India.
- For grand-league teams, include a differential pick like Washington Sundar or Matthew Kuhnemann.
- Monitor toss; chasing on SCG under lights can be beneficial for batting.
Conclusion
The AUS vs IND 3rd ODI is a blockbuster finale to the series with major implications. Australia enter as favourites with home advantage and fire-power, but India’s batting depth and spin attack cannot be underestimated. Fantasy cricket managers should find the right balance between proven performers and risk-reward differentials to maximise returns.
