Pakistani bowlers failed to put pressure on the hosts and failed to pick wickets.
Skipper Rohit Sharma would fancy a perfect culmination to Indian team's World Cup preparations as hosts eye a rare clean sweep of Australia in the third and final ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday.
Images from Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India, at the SCG, on Sunday.
Maxwell battled cramps and severe pain to score a scintillating double century
Australia captain Aaron Finch says playing in the sub-continent can be intimidating, but having won an ODI series last year, he says 'Knowing that our game plan is good enough to beat India in India, that gives us a lot of confidence going there.'
On the eve of their World Cup match against New Zealand, at a venue whose outfield is in focus, Australian skipper Pat Cummins expressed hope that his teammates would be cautious while fielding.
As much as Ishan Kishan has done his bit, India will need Iyer, the proverbial slayer of spin bowling in the middle overs during the World Cup.
David Warner made 34 in what is likely to be his penultimate innings in the long form of cricket as Australia reached 116 for two on the rain-disrupted second day of the third Test against Pakistan on Thursday.
Markram ton and spin twins see South Africa to ODI win over Australia
Images from Day 2 of the third Ashes Test on Friday.
Pat Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours
Maxwell has starred with bat and ball in Australia's white ball teams since coming back from his broken leg last year.
Rohit Sharma will certainly leave a gaping hole at the top of the order, something that skipper Virat Kohli wouldn't have fancied at the onset of a gruelling two-month tour.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide?
'Any time Smith and Stoinis are there there's a chance. They are both quality players and given the opportunity, they would have taken the match closer.'
Only two batters have managed to achieve this unique record before him.
Babar smashed an unbeaten 105 and opener Imam-ul-Haq made 89 not out
Pakistan legend Wasim Akram said the Indian fast bowling unit should not get 'carried away' with the new ball.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the WTC Final played between Australia and India at The Oval in London on Saturday.
Travis Head hammered a solid ton at the Oval as Australia dominated the proceedings over India on Day 1 of the WTC Final.
Wet outfield caused dashed prospects of victory by either side in Australia's first Test in Pakistan in 24 years.
Cricketers missing from World Cup 2023.
Josh Hazlewood finished with a nine-wicket match haul as world champions Australia crushed a depleted West Indies by 10 wickets.
Alex Carey, twice dismissed playing the reverse sweep in the first Test, says he is looking to return to the basics.
'It was a surreal experience to represent the country. Thanks to everyone for your wishes. Looking forward for more challenges.'
Images from the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and South Africa.
Mitchell Starc is likely to be available for the second Test against India but captain Pat Cummins has ruled out overhauling the squad.
Australia beat New Zealand by 71 runs in the first one-day international in front of 48,000 empty seats at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday as precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus hit home Down Under. Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday morning that no fans would be allowed into any of the three matches in the series, which continues at the SCG on Sunday before moving on to Hobart next Friday.
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson remains at the top of the list with 883 rating points.
In the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka's two ODI matches at home against Zimbabwe =saw a number of movers, most notably on the bowling side through spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who moved to a career high rating (634) and rank (11th) with four wickets across the matches.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (919) continued to lead the batting charts, with the Australian duo of Steve Smith (891) and Marnus Labuschagne (878) rounding up the top three.
By avoiding the follow-on and standing firm against Australia's aggression, India ensured that they stayed alive in the series.
Latest pace sensation Shamar Joseph on Tuesday became the first West Indian to win the Men's ICC Player of the Month award for his heroics in the Australia Test series.
Australia laboured to a modest 263 all out on the opening day of the second Test against India in New Delhi
Travis Head smashed a brilliant 137 as Australia cruised to their sixth World title after outclassing India by six wickets in the final on Sunday.
From a lower order batsman to one of Australia's prolific Test run-getters, Marnus Labuschange has carved his spot in the Australian line-up. The highest run-scorer in a calendar year in Test cricket in 2019, 'mind-blowing' Labuschange is now looking to break into the one-day team for the tour of India.
Australia opener Marcus Harris was dropped from the Test squad and replaced by Queensland batsman Joe Burns for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan.
Langer said Australia are going with the same playing XI for the second Test unless and until something happens over the next few days.
The Hyderabad bowler thanked stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane for 'trusting the youngsters and showing confidence in me.'
