Team India will be eager to level the five-match T20I series when they face Australia in the third clash at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Sunday, November 2. The opening game in Canberra was abandoned due to rain, after which Australia secured a four-wicket win in Melbourne to take a 1-0 lead.
Chasing a modest 126-run target in the second T20I, the hosts crossed the finish line in just 13.2 overs, thanks to Josh Hazlewoodβs fiery new-ball spell that rattled India early.
Toss Update β Suryakumar Chooses to Bowl First
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and invited Australia to bat first. He expects better batting conditions later in the match.
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Australia captain Mitchell Marsh, meanwhile, expressed confidence in posting a big score on what he described as a βbeautiful wicket.β
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India Ring in Three Changes; Australia Make One
Following their defeat in Melbourne, India have freshened up their combination with three changes. Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, and Arshdeep Singh have been added to the XI, replacing Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, and Kuldeep Yadav.
There was no official update regarding injuries, suggesting these were tactical adjustments by the team management.
On the other hand, Australia has made just a single change. Star pacer Josh Hazlewood has been rested, opening the door for Sean Abbott to feature in this crucial contest.
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