3 players who could be crucial to India's fortunes in the ODIs

At the Sydney Cricket Ground, history was created, as Indian won the Test series against Australia by a 2-1 margin. The fourth Test was drawn and the fifth day was washed out due to heavy rain. Yet, it was a remarkable day for Indian cricketers as they won their maiden Test series on Australian soil in their history.

India has played exceptionally well and which explains why they are the top-ranked Test team in the globe. They will be expected to succeed in the ODI series as well and finish the tour on a fabulous note.

On the other hand, the Aussies, after being defeated in the Tests series, will work hard to save their dignity in the one-dayers.

Here, we take a look at the three players from their squad who can help India win the ODI.

#1 Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is the overall one of the best cricketers of the modern era and there is arguably no one better than the Indian skipper in ODIs. He has confirmed his credentials in all the three formats.

However, when it comes to 50-50 format, the man is just on a completely different level. In ODI cricket, he holds many batting records with a never-seen-before consistency. He is the fastest player to score 10,000 ODI runs and has 38 centuries to his name.

Kohli has played 28 matches against Australia and scored 1182 runs at an average of 51.39 with five centuries and five half-centuries.

Fans will definitely look forward to his innovative captaincy and aggressive batting when he steps on the field.

#2 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma

Australia is one nation where touring batsmen often struggle to score runs. But, 'The Hitman' has enjoyed performing white-ball cricket Down Under. The right-handed batsman likes the bounce, and pulls and drives the ball to perfection.

In 2016, he scored an impressive 171 runs off 163 balls during the Perth ODI against Australia. This fluid knock included 7 sixes and 13 fours. It's the second highest score by any touring cricketer, only behind Jason Roy’s 180 runs.

Rohit has played 27 matches and scored 1143 runs on Australia soil, with an exceptional average of 51.96. Rohit Sharma needs no more motivation to defeat Australia.

#3 Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a crucial wicket-taking option for India in the middle overs. The leg-spinner has bowled amazing in tandem with Kuldeep Yadav.

In June 2016, Chahal made his first ODI appearance for India against Zimbabwe. Since making his debut, he has established himself as a consistent fixture in the Men in Blue team and has so far represented India in 34 ODIs.