The series now enters a crucial phase after Australia claimed an impressive victory in Game 2, and both teams will look to change the momentum in their favor. India face the challenge of bouncing back as Australia looks to further extend their dominance and gain control ahead of the mid-table series.
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Australia vs India 3rd T20 Preview and Betting Odds
Hobart, Sunday 2 November, 7.15pm AEDT
Australia
Team: Mitchell Marsh (c), Tim Davis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Tanveer Sangha
Australia’s Game 2 performance was as convincing as it gets. After opting to bowl, they tore through India for just 125 in 18.4 overs, led by Josh Hazlewood’s superb spell of 3 for 13 that set the tone from the start. With the bat, Mitch Marsh hit 46 off 26 and Travis Head added 28 as they chased down the total with 40 balls to spare, without looking worried for a moment.
They remain without Adam Zampa for the start of the series, with Matthew Kuhnemann continuing to fill the spin role for the Aussies. With the fast bowling trio of Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett and Sean Abbott supporting Hazlewood, Australia will again look to apply early pressure and use the momentum generated by that dominant Game 2 outing.
India
Team: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar PatelTilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
India’s batting failed in Game 2 despite a brilliant single hand from Abhishek Sharma, who hit 68 off 37 balls to keep the innings afloat. The rest of the top order struggled to build partnerships, resulting in a sub-par total that left the bowlers little room for error. The attack was also difficult and failed to slow down Australia’s front-foot hitting approach as the chase proved easy.
They still possess immense talent and poise, with Suryakumar Yadav leading a group full of match winners. The formula is simple heading into Game 3: take early wickets to halt Australia’s momentum and establish a stronger platform with the bat to avoid having to chase the game again.
Match prediction
Australia clearly have momentum going into Game 3 and with home conditions on their side they will once again be tough to beat. Their bowling unit is firing and their top order looks rhythmic, a combination that usually translates into repeat results in short cricket.
India definitely have the class to respond, and you would expect a stronger performance. The Indians rarely play well at the bigger MCG, where their power doesn’t really match that of the Aussies, but I think they’ll feel more at home in Hobart. Back them to bounce back and win Game 3.
India to win
$1.85 (1.5 units)
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