Tri-Series: India-Australia 5th ODI abandoned Due to Rain

The fifth One-Day International of the tri-series cricket tournament between hosts Australia and India, also featuring England, was washed out following heavy rains at Sydney cricket Ground Sydney Monday.

India were sent in to bat by Australian captain George Bailey after he won the toss. India reached 69 for two after 16 overs when rain spoiled the proceedings.

India squad: Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), STR Binny, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Ishat Sharma.

Australia squad: Aaron Finch, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, George Bailey (captain), James Faulkner, Mitchell Marsh, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Xavier Doherty. (IANS)