There was a lighthearted moment before the start of play as Suryakumar Yadav lost yet another toss — his seventh out of eight on this tour. The Indian players were seen sharing a laugh about their captain’s luck with the coin as Mitchell Marsh chose to bowl first at the venue.
India made one change to their lineup for this game, with Rinku Singh returning to the playing XI in place of Tilak Varma, who has been rested. Rinku, who has been consistent in the middle order, will look to make the most of this opportunity in the series decider.
Speaking at the toss, Suryakumar said, “Until you’re winning the game and losing the toss, it’s fine. Want to go out and express ourselves. Always good to understand what the team’s goal is. All batters realised it wasn’t a 200 wicket in the last game. All boxes ticked, just want to continue the same.”
Australia, on the other hand, have gone unchanged. Marsh noted that his side would look to capitalize on the conditions, saying, “Looks a good surface. Certainly a chance to draw the series. Lots to play for.”
With both sides having played competitive cricket throughout the series, the stage is set for an exciting finale — and all eyes will be on Rinku Singh to deliver another impactful performance for India.
