In the ongoing ODI series between India and Australia, both teams have strong batting line-ups, but surprisingly, the fast bowlers have dominated in the first two matches. The team batting first has failed to reach even 200 runs, which is unusual for ODIs in India. In the previous match, Australia won by a huge margin, with Mitchell Starc taking his 9th ODI five-wicket haul and the Indian team being bowled out for just 117. The next match is in Chennai, where both teams will be looking to score some runs on a ground that is not known for high-scoring matches. This is India's last ODI before their tour of the Caribbean in August and they may only have three more at home before the World Cup. They experimented with their line-up in the previous match, playing three spinners, but it was their batting that let them down. They may reshuffle their top order to handle Starc's swing better. Australia, too, have limited opportunities left on Indian soil before the World Cup, and their middle order has not had much of a chance to settle in this series. The Marsh-Head opening combination has been successful, but David Warner's return is likely to change the line-up.
Both teams will be looking to make the most of the remaining matches in the series to fine-tune their strategies and test their players. India will want to avoid another crushing defeat like the last match, and they will be hoping for their batsmen to step up and put up a competitive total. The Chennai pitch may be more suited to spin, so they may look to add an extra spinner to their line-up.
Australia, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their momentum from the last match and continue their dominance over India. With David Warner set to return, they will have to decide who to leave out from their successful opening combination of Marsh and Head. Their fast bowlers have been in fine form, and they will be looking to continue their dominance over the Indian batsmen.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has not hosted an ODI in two years, so it will be interesting to see how the pitch behaves. With a full house expected, the atmosphere will be electric, and both teams will be looking to put on a show for the fans.
Overall, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two of the best sides in the world, and it remains to be seen which team will come out on top in this crucial match of the series.
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