Cricket fans are keeping an eye on Hobart’s weather ahead of the third T20I between India and Australia at Bellerive Oval on Sunday, 2 November. With the previous match in Canberra washed out due to rain, questions arise whether the weather might again interrupt play.
India trail behind Australia in the current white-ball series. After a strong start in Canberra, persistent rain ended the game abruptly. The following match in Melbourne, however, exposed the Indian batting lineup’s fragility as they were dismissed for just 125 runs.
“Had it not been for Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 68 and Harshit Rana’s surprise cameo of 35, the visitors might not have even crossed 100.”
Despite India’s late fight with the ball, an explosive start from captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head during the powerplay sealed the win for Australia, making their chase look effortless.
The teams meet again in Hobart where the outcome could shape the course of the series. Though not an elimination game for India, a loss would make it difficult for Suryakumar Yadav’s men to stage a comeback. A victory is crucial to keeping their series hopes alive.
Author’s Summary: A rain threat looms over Hobart as India seek redemption in the third T20I, balancing weather worries with the urgency to level the series against Australia.