Team India registered a comfortable 13-run victory over Australia in the third and final ODI at Manuka Oval, Canberra on Wednesday (December 2).

Opting to bat first, the visitors posted 302/5 on the board with significant contributions from Hardik Pandya (92* off 76 balls), Ravindra Jadeja (66* off 50 balls) and Virat Kohli (63 off 78 balls).

Ashton Agar was the stand-out bowler for Australia, claiming 2 wickets by conceding 44 runs in his 10 overs.

In reply, the host got bowled out for 289 in 49.3 overs. Skipper Aaron Finch (75 off 82 balls) and Glenn Maxwell (59 off 38 balls) were the lone warriors for Australia during the chase.

For India, Shardul Thakur (3-51), Jasprit Bumrah (2-43) and T Natarajan (2-70) did the bulk of the damage with the ball

Reflecting on the consolation win, India skipper Kohli said: “We were put under the pump in the first half and in the second half of Australia's innings. Shubman and others in the team, it brings in a bit freshness. I think the pitch was much better for the bowlers. So the confident goes up.”

Kohli also hoped that his team will be able to take the momentum forward.

“Playing international cricket for so long, that's the challenge you face. We were clinical with the ball and in the field. Happy with the performance and hopefully we take the momentum forward,” he added.

The captain also praised Pandya and Jadeja for their blazing knocks.

“I would have liked to go on for a bit longer, but it was a great partnership between Pandya and Jadeja. The team needed that kind of a boost. Especially that's needed when you play a team like Australia,” he remarked.

Team India will now face Australia in three T20Is, starting Friday (December 4).