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Australia vs India 3rd T20I Preview: India Eyes Comeback in Hobart to Level Series
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India vs Australia 3rd ODI Highlights
The five-match T20I series shifts to the Bellerive Oval in Hobart this Sunday, November 2nd, with India determined to level the score against Australia, who hold a 1-0 lead. Following the comprehensive defeat in Melbourne, the pressure is on the Indian batting lineup to adapt to Australian conditions and fire collectively.
Match Details at a Glance
| Event | India Tour of Australia, 2025 (3rd T20I) |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Date & Time | Sunday, November 2nd, 7:15 PM LOCAL (8:15 AM GMT) |
| Series Status | Australia lead 1-0 |
The Key Talking Points
India’s Hope: The Hazlewood Factor
ndia’s top order will breathe a sigh of relief as bowling hero Josh Hazlewood (3/13 in the last match) is rested for this fixture. While this eases the pressure, the visitors must address the glaring flaws exposed in their previous outing, where only Abhishek Sharma scored heavily. The focus is squarely on captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill to convert their talent into match-winning scores. There are strong rumors that India may introduce Arshdeep Singh to bolster the pace attack, replacing a spinner to better suit the seam-friendly conditions.
Australia’s Momentum and Changes
Under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh, Australia’s aggressive approach remains their greatest asset. Marsh himself (46 runs in the last match) and opener Travis Head set a brutal pace. The hosts will look to seal the series lead before the final two matches. With Hazlewood out, the baton will pass to pacers like Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, and Xavier Bartlett to maintain the pressure on the Indian top order.
Playing Squads
| Team | Key Players & Role |
| Australia | Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann. |
| India | Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah. |
Pitch Report & Head-to-Head
The Bellerive Oval pitch generally starts slow but flattens out, offering a balanced contest. Historically, teams chasing have enjoyed a slight edge, and with cold Tasmanian evening conditions, dew could play a role, making the toss critical. Historically, India leads the T20I Head-to-Head record 20-12; however, it’s the current form that will dictate the outcome in Hobart.
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