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The action shifts to the Bellerive Oval in Hobart for the third T20I between Australia and India. The series opener was washed out, but we managed to get a full game in Melbourne, where Australia produced a comprehensive win. They will be eyeing a 2-0 lead and an unassailable advantage in the five-match series. That victory at the MCG was built on the back of a disciplined bowling display, led by the ever-reliable Josh Hazlewood. His trademark precision set the tone before Mitchell Marsh broke the back of the 126-run chase inside the Powerplay, turning the rest into a mere formality. With Hazlewood now departing for Ashes preparations, Australia will look to maintain that same intensity in his absence. In his absence, Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis will spearhead the pace department, with Sean Abbott likely to come in as Hazlewood’s replacement. However, a debut for Under-19 World Cup-winning speedster Mahli Beardman cannot be ruled out.
The home side will receive a boost in both departments, with Glenn Maxwell joining the squad from the third T20I. Mitchell Owen is expected to make way for Maxwell, who returns after sitting out the New Zealand series with a fractured wrist. As for India, it was a dismal batting display in Melbourne, with Abhishek Sharma standing tall as the lone warrior. The visitors struggled against the seam movement and extra bounce on offer, and if they are to bounce back in Hobart, they will need the likes of Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, and captain Suryakumar Yadav to step up. On the bowling front, it remains to be seen whether India persist with their three-pronged spin attack or bring in an extra pacer should conditions demand, with Arshdeep Singh waiting in the wings. Axar Patel injured himself while attempting a dive during his run-out and subsequently did not bowl, leaving a question mark over his availability for the Hobart fixture. India will be playing their first game in Hobart since 2012. It will be all about adapting to the conditions quickly. With overcast skies expected during the night, the pacers could have a major role to play. Which side will read the conditions better and come out on top in Hobart? We shall find out together.
Squads
India:
The India T20I squad is led by Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), with Shubman Gill serving as the Vice-Captain. The squad's batters and all-rounders include Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, and Washington Sundar. The wicketkeepers are Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson. The bowling attack consists of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Australia:
The Australian T20I squad is captained by Mitchell Marsh. The rest of the squad, which features a rotational roster for various matches, includes Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis
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The home side will receive a boost in both departments, with Glenn Maxwell joining the squad from the third T20I. Mitchell Owen is expected to make way for Maxwell, who returns after sitting out the New Zealand series with a fractured wrist. As for India, it was a dismal batting display in Melbourne, with Abhishek Sharma standing tall as the lone warrior. The visitors struggled against the seam movement and extra bounce on offer, and if they are to bounce back in Hobart, they will need the likes of Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, and captain Suryakumar Yadav to step up. On the bowling front, it remains to be seen whether India persist with their three-pronged spin attack or bring in an extra pacer should conditions demand, with Arshdeep Singh waiting in the wings. Axar Patel injured himself while attempting a dive during his run-out and subsequently did not bowl, leaving a question mark over his availability for the Hobart fixture. India will be playing their first game in Hobart since 2012. It will be all about adapting to the conditions quickly. With overcast skies expected during the night, the pacers could have a major role to play. Which side will read the conditions better and come out on top in Hobart? We shall find out together.
Squads
India:
The India T20I squad is led by Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), with Shubman Gill serving as the Vice-Captain. The squad's batters and all-rounders include Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, and Washington Sundar. The wicketkeepers are Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson. The bowling attack consists of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Australia:
The Australian T20I squad is captained by Mitchell Marsh. The rest of the squad, which features a rotational roster for various matches, includes Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis
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