The 3rd T20I of the ongoing five-match series between Australia and India will be played on Sunday at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Australia lead the series 1-0 after winning the 2nd T20I in Melbourne while the first match was washed out.
India struggled in the 2nd T20I at MCG and managed just 125 runs with only Abhishek Sharma making a significant contribution (68 runs). Josh Hazlewood was a key factor in Australia’s victory with an economical bowling spell. However, Hazlewood will be rested for the remaining T20Is ahead of the Ashes series, which could ease the pressure on Indian batters. India will look to bounce back with strong batting performances, especially from players like Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma.
AUS vs IND, 3rd T20I: Match details
- Date and time: November 2; 1:45 PM IST/ 8:15 AM GMT/ 7:15 PM Local
- Location: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
AUS vs IND, Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Matches played: 34 | Australia won: 12 | India won: 20 | No results: 2
Bellerive oval pitch report
The Bellerive Oval in Hobart presents a balanced pitch for the third T20I between Australia and India. It is primarily a good hitting surface, but the early grass cover will initially provide seam movement for fast bowlers. As the ball loses its luster, hitting becomes easier, later favoring stroke play.
Spinners are expected to have limited impact; the pace attack, which can utilize bounce and seams, will be more important. Dew is an important factor for the second innings and is likely to help the chasing side.
Historically, the first innings averages 150-155. Given the potential for early seam and later dew, winning the toss and choosing to bowl first could be a key strategic move. The relatively small boundaries encourage aggression, although the nearby sea breeze may provide bowlers with swing assistance. Both teams need to adapt sharply for this competitive match.
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AUS vs IND, 3rd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Australia wins the toss and bowls first
- India powerplay score: 40-50
- India total score: 140-150
Case 2:
- India wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score Australia: 50-60
- Total score Australia: 160-170
Match result: Team batting second to win the match.
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