India beat Australia by six wickets in the 3rd ODI in Melbourne, to win the series 2-1. MS Dhoni who hit his third consecutive fifty of the series remained unbeaten on 87 to guide India to victory. MS Dhoni was well supported by Kedar Jadhav who was not out on 61. Dhoni was adjudged the 'Man of the Series' for a hat-trick of half-centuries and two coming in winning causes.

Chasing 231, India lost Rohit Sharma (9) early after the right-handed opener was caught at slip in the sixth over as he tried to accelerate the run-rate. Despite Kohli coming to the crease thereafter, India were bogged down by the Australian bowlers in the first powerplay and only scored 26-1 in the first ten overs.