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Australia
India
The 3rd T20I of the 5-match series between India and Australia will be played at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The first match was washed out due to rain, but India were clearly on top with Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill scoring freely before play was stopped. The third match will now be crucial for both teams to control the series.
Australiaβs bowlers struggled to contain Indiaβs top order in the first game. Despite having a strong attack, they will face another tough challenge against Abhishek Sharma, Gill and Suryakumar, who have been in solid form.
India has dominated recent T20Is against Australia, winning 3 of their last 5 meetings, including 2 matches won while defending totals. They also won the T20I series 2-1 on their last tour of Australia. However, Australia have maintained a strong home record, winning 7 of their 9 T20Is since 2024.
Jasprit Bumrah has consistently performed well against Australia in all formats and remains Indiaβs most effective bowler with the new ball and at the death.
The betting tip is...
Jasprit Bumrah - Over 1.5 wickets
62 %
38 %
AustraliaIndiaAustralia will look to bounce back strongly in the 3rd T20I with a balanced lineup. Mitchell Marsh, who has scored 322 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 46, will lead from the front. Travis Head will be key at the top, while Tim David, averaging 48.71 with 341 runs in his last 10 innings, will anchor the middle order.
Marcus Stoinis adds depth with both bat and ball, and wicketkeeper-batters Josh Inglis and Josh Philippe will strengthen the batting unit.
In bowling, Josh Hazlewood will lead the pace attack, supported by Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett. Ellis has taken 14 wickets in his last 11 innings, while Ben Dwarshuis remains an option after claiming 15 wickets in eight matches. Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann will handle the middle overs.
Hazlewood, Ellis and Bartlett are the key bowlers in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Josh Hazlewood
India will enter the 3rd T20I with a strong and in-form squad. Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav are expected to continue their fluent starts at the top. Abhishek Sharma averages 49.7 with a strike rate of 203.68 in his last 10 matches and will look to provide early acceleration. Tilak Varma has averaged 47.4 with 626 runs in the past 12 months, while Sanju Samson adds stability with 399 runs. Shivam Dube will continue as the finisher, supported by all-rounder Axar Patel.
In bowling, Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack. Kuldeep Yadav will head the spin unit with 17 wickets in his last 7 games. Varun Chakravarthy has 11 wickets in his previous 8 matches and 33 in the last year, while Axar Patel has 15 wickets in the same period.
Bumrah, Kuldeep and Chakravarthy are the key bowlers in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah
India will enter the 3rd T20I with a balanced squad and plenty of confidence after dominating the previous match before rain intervened. Their bowling attack looks stronger on paper, with Jasprit Bumrah leading from the front.
Bumrah has a strong T20I record against Australia and will be a major threat with the new ball on Australian pitches.
Australiaβs batting lineup has quality, but its top order has struggled against pace and variation in recent games. With support from Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, Indiaβs attack is well-equipped to pick early and crucial wickets.
If Bumrah strikes in his opening spell, Australia could be under pressure early. Expect India to win and even produce the top bowler of the match.
