AUS vs IND, 3rd T20I Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Australia vs India?

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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 leads the series 1-0 after winning the 2nd T20I at Melbourne, while the first match was washed out.

India struggled in the 2nd T20I at MCG, managing only 125 runs with only Abhishek Sharma making a significant contribution (68 runs). Josh Hazlewood was a key factor in Australia’s win with an economical bowling spell. However, Hazlewood is rested for the remaining T20Is ahead of the Ashes series, which might ease pressure on Indian batters. India will look to bounce back with a strong batting performance, especially from players like Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma.

Matches played: 34 | Australia won: 12 | India won: 20 | No results: 2

The Bellerive Oval in Hobart presents a balanced pitch for the third T20I between Australia and India. It’s primarily a good batting surface, but the early grass cover will offer seam movement for fast bowlers initially. As the ball loses its shine, batting gets easier, favouring stroke play later on.

Spinners are expected to have a limited impact; the pace attack, able to exploit bounce and seam, will be more crucial. Dew is a major factor for the second innings, likely aiding the chasing side.

Historically, first innings scores average 150-155. Given the potential for early seam and later dew, winning the toss and opting to bowl first could be a key strategic move. The relatively small boundaries encourage aggression, though the nearby sea breeze might offer swing assistance to the bowlers. Both teams must adapt sharply for this competitive match.

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Match result: Team batting second to win the contest.

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