India Vs Australia: Will Virat Kohli end his horrific run on a high?

As India gear up for the final ODI of the three-match series against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), all eyes are on Virat Kohli, who is desperate to bounce back after a rare lean patch. Having registered consecutive ducks in the first two matches, Kohli will be hungry for runs and redemption on Saturday.

Kohli’s Chance to Make History

The match will be special for the star batter as it marks his last international appearance in Australia, and he has a golden chance to etch his name further into the record books. If Kohli scores 54 runs or more, he will surpass Kumar Sangakkara’s tally of 14,234 ODI runs, becoming the second-highest run-scorer in ODI history.

But that’s not all, Kohli also stands on the brink of overtaking Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record for the most runs in limited-overs cricket. Currently, Tendulkar leads with 18,436 runs, while Kohli has 18,369 across ODIs and T20Is. A knock of 68 runs would make Kohli the highest run-getter in limited-overs international cricket.

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Mixed Record at the SCG

Kohli has played seven ODIs at the SCG, scoring 146 runs at an average of 24.33, with a best of 89 off 87 balls in November 2020. Though his past record in Sydney is modest, the stage is perfectly set for a comeback.

Saturday’s clash offers Kohli not just a chance to rediscover his touch, but to script another chapter in his legendary career.

Weather Forecast for 3rd ODI 

The weather in Sydney is expected to be clear and sunny for the third ODI between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). There is no forecast of rain, ensuring uninterrupted play throughout the match.

Temperatures are likely to range between 16°C and 23°C as Australia heads into its summer season. Humidity levels are expected to stay moderate, between 56% and 69%, while gentle winds are likely to pick up gradually as the day progresses, ideal conditions for a full day of high-quality cricket.