The T20I series between India and Australia will be decided at Rajiv Gandhi international cricket stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday and here is the IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Head-to-Head Stats, Playing XI, and more
IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Date, Time, Venue, and Weather
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report, Weather Forecast Today, Records And IND vs AUS 3rd T20 Match 2022 Playing 11
Date: 25th August, Sunday
Time: 7:00 PM (IST)
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Weather: There are worrying signs for the fans as rain is likely to haunt the deciding game of the series. Like the 2nd T20 international in Nagpur, we can expect a rain-hit game that might be played in lesser overs.
There has been an issue of the soft outfield in the past with Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. In 2017 a crucial series decider between India and Australia was called off due to the soft outfield after rain. We can only expect the ground to be in suitable condition to play and hope everyone can see at least a shorter game like Nagpur if possible.
Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a high-scoring venue. The ball seems to come nicely onto the bat on this surface. As the game progresses the wicket tends to play even better combined with the wet outfield which will be another headache for the bowlers. The toss winner should choose to bowl first as it will be easy to chase than defend on this surface.
Only a single T20 International has been played at the venue which was won by India against West Indies in 2019. India won that game with the help of Virat Kohli’s century-deserving knock of 94* runs off just 50 deliveries while chasing 208 runs.
Head-to-Head Stats of India and Australia in T20Is
The two of the biggest cricketing nations have played each other on 25 occasions in T20s. India is having an upper hand over Australia as they have won 14 games compared to Australia which has emerged victorious on 10 occasions. 1 of the was called off due to a wet outfield at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in 2017.
STATS – T20
Total matches 1
Matches won bowling first 1
Average 1st Inns scores 207
Average 2nd Inns scores 209
Highest total recorded 209/4 (18.4 Ov) by IND vs WI
Highest score chased 209/4 (18.4 Ov) by IND vs WI
Probable XI
India
Rohit Sharma(C), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishab Pant(wk), Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal
Australia
Aaron Finch(c), Cameroon Green, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis(wk), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazelwood
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