The much awaited match has begun. the Australian skipper Ricky ponting, who is playing in this match, won the toss and has elected to bat first against india in the third ODI in hyderabad.
Australia omitted Brad Haddin to bring in fit-again Ponting, who had missed the first two games due to hamstring injury.

The game is already underway and more than 16 overs already bowled, with an early wicket taken by Irfan pathan. Australia were 89/1 after 16 overs.