Suryakumar Yadav's India faces Mitchell Marsh's Australia in the third T20I of their five-match series at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Sunday. Australia leads 1-0 after winning the second T20I in Melbourne, while the first match in Canberra was abandoned due to rain.
Bellerive Oval offers a batting-friendly pitch with some assistance for seam bowlers early in the innings. Pace bowlers who can generate movement off the surface are likely to benefit initially, but as the ball loses its shine, batting becomes easier. Spinners are expected to have a limited impact on this wicket.
In the second T20I, India's batting struggled against the pace and bounce of the pitch, with Abhishek Sharma being the only player to cope well. Defending just 125 runs, the Indian bowling attack had little opportunity to make an impact.
"The maximum temperature is expected to be 26 degrees centigrade on Sunday, and the minimum temperature is 13 degrees Celsius."
Weather conditions remain favorable for a full game without rain interruptions expected.
Live scores and player details for the 3rd T20I are available for fans to follow the action closely.
Author's summary: The Bellerive Oval pitch favors batters with early seam movement aiding fast bowlers; the weather promises clear skies and mild temperatures for the crucial third T20I.
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