IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Can Team India Bounce Back in Hobart?
After a humbling defeat in Melbourne, Suryakumar Yadav’s men will have their work cut out as they face Australia in the third T20I of the five-match series on Sunday at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
Josh Hazlewood’s fiery spell had torn through India’s batting lineup in the second game, but there’s some relief for Indian fans — the Australian pacer has been rested ahead of the upcoming Ashes series.
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In the second T20I, Hazlewood’s brilliant 3/13 helped Australia restrict India to just 125 in 18.4 overs. Apart from Abhishek Sharma’s blazing 68 off 37 balls and Harshit Rana’s gritty 35, no other Indian batter crossed double digits.
Australia chased down the target comfortably in just 13.2 overs, with skipper Mitchell Marsh hammering 46 off 26 balls. The massive defeat has once again exposed India’s middle-order struggles and their issues against pace and bounce.
Hazlewood’s Absence Brings Hope
With Hazlewood out, India’s batters can finally breathe easy. “It’s a relief. I’ve never faced such bowling,” Abhishek Sharma admitted after the Melbourne game. The likes of Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Sean Abbott are likely to fill in, giving India a chance to regain some rhythm.
Still, the bigger question remains around India’s bowling combination. The omission of Arshdeep Singh, despite being one of India’s best T20 bowlers, has puzzled fans and experts alike.
The Arshdeep Singh Debate
Ravichandran Ashwin didn’t mince words when he said, “If Bumrah plays, Arshdeep should be next. If Bumrah doesn’t, Arshdeep should play first.”
India’s insistence on batting depth has cost them balance. In Hobart — a venue that assists swing — it might finally be time to bring Arshdeep back into the XI.
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IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Live Streaming Details
Live Telecast:
Star Sports Network will broadcast the match live in India.
Free Live Telecast:
Fans with DD Free Dish can watch the match live for free on DD Sports.
Live Streaming:
The IND vs AUS 3rd T20I will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Likely Playing XIs
India:
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia:
Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (WK), Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Matt Kuhnemann
What to Expect
Expect India to come out firing, with Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav eager to make a statement. Hobart’s cool conditions and open layout could aid swing early on — meaning India’s pacers will have to hit the right lengths to keep the Aussies in check.
With Hazlewood’s absence, the stage is perfectly set for India to fight back and level the series.
