Morris and Bartlett are back, and Australia seeks a 3-0 thumping.

In the third and final match of the ODI series at Manuka Oval against the West Indies, quicks Xavier Bartlett and Lance Morris made a comeback when Australia skipper Steven Smith won the toss and chose to bowl in the gloomy conditions.

Australia has already won both games in the series with comfortable wins in Sydney and Melbourne. Bartlett was rested after taking four wickets in his impressive debut for his country at the MCG, and he now looks dangerous in the forecasted seaming conditions.

Morris and Bartlett are back, and Australia seeks a 3-0 thumping

Morris was also selected despite having performed poorly in his MCG debut. Josh Hazlewood and all-rounder Matthew Short were unable to travel to Canberra due to hamstring injuries.

With hitter Teddy Bishop making his debut and taking the place of starter Justin Greaves, who was sidelined due to a hamstring injury, West Indies are hoping for a heartfelt win.

Canberra had some early rain, and more showers were expected for the rest of the day.

Australia, who has won 11 straight ODIs since the beginning of the World Cup, will be seeking to carry on their unstoppable record in the 50-over format.
Since January 1997, the West Indies have not defeated Australia in an ODI held in Australia. Their losing run has resulted in 19 out of 21 matches being lost and two ending in a tie.
In their lone prior ODI in the country’s capital, Australia defeated the other team by 39 runs in February 2013.

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