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Three to go and none to lose for India if they want to win the T20I series against Australia Down Under. After the first game in the capital city was abandoned due to rain, fans finally got to see the top 2 T20I teams in the world going at each other in the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. After a spirited performance with the ball in hand by veteran Josh Hazlewood helped Australia win and get the lead in the series, the Men in Blue will be hoping to bounce back and not let the Yellow Brigade go 2-0 up in the 5-match India vs Australia T20I series.
But with the ease the Aussies managed to get the better of the Indians, it will truly take something from the visitors if they want to avenge their loss. And while the team will be under heavy scrutiny, certain players, especially skipper Suryakumar Yadav, will be suffering the major brunt of it.
Key Players (India)
The modern Mr. 360 degrees has not been in his best of forms this year, and along with him, India's middle order has been on the weaker side too. Except Tilak Varma, no one really inspires confidence in that middle order. The responsibility then falls on the shoulders of the current world No. 1, Abhishek Sharma. This was pretty evident in the last game as the batter from Punjab scored 65 runs, more than half of the team's total, and the next best was Harshit Rana with 35 runs on the board.
In the bowling department, Varun Chakravarty was absolutely phenomenal against the Aussies in the last game, with an economy of less than 6 in his 4 overs while picking up two crucial scalps of Travis Head and Tim David.
India Predicted Playing XI
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarty.
Key Players (Australia)
The evergreen bowling of Josh Hazlewood will forever come in clutch whenever Australia needs to take key wickets up top. And once the Australian attack smells blood, the comparatively weaker Indian middle order will be swimming with sharks in the Pacific. Their batting strength stems from their power-hitting openers, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh.
Tim David, who had a poor showing in the last game, will be licking his lips at the prospect of a second chance and will be ready to take the game away with towering strikes.
Australia Predicted Playing XI
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Matthew Short, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper), Mitchell Owen, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Tanveer Sangha.
Australia vs India 3rd T20I Match Overview: Date, Time, Venue
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Time: 1:45 PM IST (Toss at 1:15 PM IST)
Venue: Ninja Stadium, Bellerive, Hobart
India vs Australia T20I Head-to-Head
Total Matches Played: 34, Australia Won: 12, India Won: 20, No Result/Tie: 2
Ninja Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at Ninja Stadium, formerly Bellerive Oval, offers an even contest between bat and ball. Pacers enjoy bounce and movement early, while batters who settle can score freely. Spinners get some grip later on, especially under lights. With short straight and long square boundaries, placement matters. A total of around 170-180 should be competitive, though chasing teams remain in the game.
Hobart Weather Report
Hobart’s weather looks cool and cloudy for match day, with a slight chance of light showers. Rain interruptions are possible but not certain. Winds could pick up during play, and temperatures are expected to stay between 13°C and 16°C.
India vs Australia Streaming Details
The 3rd T20I of the 5-match series between Australia and India will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and will also be available for streaming on the JioCinema/JioHotstar App.
