IND vs AUS 3rd T20 Match at Bellerive Oval
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The third T20I between India and Australia will take place at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Sunday. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will face Mitchell Marsh's Australian side. Australia holds a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after winning the second T20I in Melbourne, while the first game in Canberra was abandoned due to rain.
Pitch Conditions
Bellerive Oval is known as a good batting surface. Early in the innings, fast bowlers can expect some seam movement, but as the match progresses and the ball loses its shine, batting is likely to become easier. Fast bowlers who can exert effort will benefit, while spinners may have a limited impact on the game.
Recent Performance Insights
India's batting struggled in the second T20I when the pitch favored seamers. Except for Abhishek Sharma, the Indian batsmen found it challenging to handle the pace and bounce. With only 125 runs to defend, the Indian bowlers had little opportunity to impress.
Weather Outlook
- Maximum temperature: 26°C
- Minimum temperature: 13°C
“The batting aspect of India looked in a bit of pickle in the 2nd T20I when the pitch was conducive for the seamers. Apart from Abhishek Sharma rest of the batting had a tough time to deal with pace and bounce on the wicket.”
“As per the bowlers, fast bowlers who can bend their back will get something out of the surface, but spinners might have a limited role to play in the game.”
Summary
The Bellerive Oval pitch is expected to offer some early seam movement, making it a contest for fast bowlers initially, while the weather forecast remains favorable with temperatures ranging between 13°C and 26°C for the 3rd T20I.
Author's note: Early seam conditions at Bellerive Oval could advantage fast bowlers, while India's batting will need to adapt after struggling to handle pace in the last match.