The fifth one dayer of the 7-match cricket series between India and Australia at Cuttack, was officially called off today without a single ball being bowled after a formal inspection by the umpires this morning.The Orissa Cricket Association had given up hopes yesterday only and announced the dates of ticket refunds as there was no let up from rain for five days because of a low pressure formation in the Andhra-Telengana region. This was the second consecutive match to be abandoned due to rain — both in the East Zone — as the Aussies continued to lead 2-1 in the seven-match bilateral series. Winning the series has now become more difficult for India who have to win both the remaining matches in Nagpur on October 30 and Bangalore on November 2.