India-Australia third one-day international today

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India will take on Australia in the third match of the one-day series today at Firoz Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi today. India is in a positive frame of mind after the last win whereas the Aussies are dented by the loss of Bret Lee and James Hope.

CJ: Mineguruji

Sat, Oct 31, 2009 07:36:45 IST

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After winning the second one-day match against Australia in a dominant manner, the Indian team will have a edge against the Men from Down Under as they play the third match of the series at Firoz Shah Kotla in Delhi on Saturday.

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni will count on his own form as well as the loss of key players by the Aussies to win this match as well. Ace fast bowler Bret Lee and wicket keeper James Hope will not be playing for their team due to injuries.

During a press conference, a confident looking Dhoni said that Australian team was on the back-foot because of the injuries, while India has gained momentum. He however maintained that they could not be considered as a weak side as they had the ability to bounce back out of any situation.

The pitch at the Firoz Shah Kotla will also decide as to how the match takes shape as it has been recently re-laid. During the Champions League, the pitch behaved poorly and the ball kept low and slow, the new track is expected to have some life and offer chances to the bowlers.

Indian captain Dhoni also said that the ball will keep low on the track and the team winning the toss will have big advantage.