Aussies look to rub it in
Australia showed just why they are the world champions as they beat India yet again on Sunday to win the sixth one-day international and wrap up a convincing series win. But, though they lead 4-1, they will be keen to rub salt into India's wounds by winni
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Australia showed just why they are the world champions as they beat India yet again on Sunday to win the sixth one-day international and wrap up a convincing series win. But, though they lead 4-1, they will be keen to rub salt into India's wounds by winning the seventh and final match, in Mumbai on Wednesday.
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Australia have a habit of switching off when the series is already decided - something you can hardly blame them for - and India will hope that's the case on Wednesday. They travel to Australia for four Tests after Christmas and a drubbing in this series, even if it is one-day cricket, will not do much good for their morale.
They didn't play too badly on Sunday but let Australia escape from a tricky situation midway through their innings and then, after an excellent start, lost wickets at crucial times to fall 18 runs short of victory.
Bet365 make Australia 4/9 (1.44) for victory in Wednesday's final match, while India are 13/8 (2.62). As said, the key is whether Australia, even sub consciously, ease off and let the Indians take command. It's possible,
Matt Hayden is likely to return after missing match six with a hip problem and he is the 5/2 favourite to be Australia's top runscorer. Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting are both 7/2, Michael Clarke 4/1 and Andrew Symonds, whose century in match six set them on their way, is a 5/1 chance, the same price as Brad Hodge.
India's market, as ever, is headed by Sachin Tendulkar at 11/4, with Sourav Ganguly, who also looked in fine form on Sunday, next at 3/1. Rahul Dravid is 4/1, the same price as Gautam Gambhir, with Yuvraj Singh 5/1. Robin Uthappa is 11/2, with captain MS Dhoni 7/1.
Sunday's match is to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where India have only won seven of their 13 matches. They have also lost both of their matches with Australia there.
Please note that odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.
Simon Cambers is Cricinfo's betting correspondent
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