The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as India and Australia prepare to face off in the third T20 International (T20I) of their series. Scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, the match will unfold under the lights of the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India, with a 7:00 PM IST start time. After a sterling performance in the second T20I, Team India secured a commanding 44-run victory over Australia at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, providing a spectacular display of cricket to a passionate crowd on Sunday.
The Indian team’s batting lineup was especially formidable, showcasing their prowess with outstanding half-centuries struck by Yashasvi Jaiswal (53), Ruturaj Gaikwad (58), and Ishan Kishan (52). In a particularly scintillating innings, Rinku Singh hammered a rapid 31 runs from just nine balls, contributing to India’s imposing total of 235 runs. Australia, in their turn to bat, could not rise to the occasion, and their innings faltered, concluding at 191/9 in the allocated 20 overs. With this win, India has surged ahead to a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
The comeback of bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi was a sight to behold as they both rebounded from less-than-ideal performances in the first T20I, achieving bowling figures of 3/41 and 3/32 respectively, which played a pivotal role in curtailing the Australian batting order.
On the fantasy cricket front, eyes are on key players who have been consistently performing. Within the wicket-keeping category, Josh Inglis shines as a top pick with a tally of 112 runs over two matches, boasting an average of 56, and an electrifying strike rate of 207.41, including an impressive century. Indian wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan is equally impressive, having scored 110 runs in two matches, averaging 55 with a strike rate of 154.93.
In terms of batting might, Suryakumar Yadav’s 99 runs in two matches and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 74 runs create a solid backbone for India’s batting line-up, just as Steve Smith provides a stable top-order option for Australia, having scored 71 runs so far in the series.
The bowling arena also includes promising names, such as Ravi Bishnoi, who has already claimed four wickets in two matches, and Prasidh Krishna, who matches Bishnoi’s wicket count but has a slightly higher economy. Australia’s Nathan Ellis, with his three wickets, and Tanveer Sangha, with two, are expected to lead the attack for the visitors, with Matthew Short an interesting choice as an off-spinning option.
The captain and vice-captain picks in the fantasy realm are crucial, with Ishan Kishan and Josh Inglis being the standout choices for their exceptional run-scoring abilities. Bishnoi, the wrist-spinner, poses as a promising captain pick with his knack for taking wickets, while pacer Nathan Ellis could be considered for a vice-captain spot given his recent performance.
As the countdown to the pivotal third T20I begins, fans worldwide are excited, checking the World Cup 2023 schedules and updates, and tuning in on platforms like Facebook and Twitter for more sports action. With both sides eager to stamp their authority on the series, the upcoming clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium promises to be exhilarating.