The stage is set at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati as Team India braces for a face-off against the Australian cricket squad in the third T20I match slated for Tuesday, November 28. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian contingent secured a comfortable 44-run triumph in the second encounter. Their stellar all-around game pushed them ahead with a 2-0 series lead, creating a favorable moment for a home series win.
Notably, Australia savored victory on this Indian turf in their solo T20I match at the venue in 2017. However, India has etched in the stadium a record score of 237 runs in a match against South Africa, a feat suggesting the possibility of scores soaring in the upcoming game. The Guwahati crowd could be primed for a high-scoring affair this Tuesday.
In the light of their current stride, the Indian team is poised to enter the field unchanged, preserving the chemistry that has served them well. On the other side, with the pressure of the series outcome looming, Australia is expected to muster a formidable lineup, potentially bringing in Travis Head, who etched his name into cricketing lore with his exploits in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final.
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium is a haven for batsmen, known for its hospitable white-ball pitch. Bowlers are bound to encounter a daunting task, with limited assistance from the track, and to further complicate matters, the second innings will likely be influenced by the evening dew.
While India’s scoring spectacle against South Africa is fresh in memory, they also faced their lowest ebb at this very ground with a total of just 118 against Australia in 2017, showcasing the pitch’s potential for unpredictability.
Historical data gleaned from past matches indicates an interesting balance between batting and bowling advantages:
– Total T20I Matches held: 6
– Victories batting first: 3
– Victories bowling second: 2
– Average score in the first innings: 149
– Average score in the second innings: 138
Record enthusiasts and cricket aficionados alike will recall the highest and lowest totals at the Barsapara with both awe and trepidation:
– Highest total: 237/3 by India against South Africa
– Highest chase: 122/2 by Australia against India
– Lowest total: 118/10 by India against Australia
– Lowest total defended: 119/6 by England Women against India Women
The Indian T20I squad boasts a mix of youthful energy and tactical prowess with the following players geared up for the clash: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar, Washington Sundar, and Avesh Khan.
The Australian T20I squad, equal in their determination to disrupt India’s winning march, features key talents such as Matthew Wade (captain and wicketkeeper), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha, Kane Richardson, and Aaron Hardie.
With the cricket world closely watching, both teams prepare for a match that could either seal a series win for India or reignite Australia’s quest for victory. Regardless of the outcome, both teams are committed to exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship and competitive spirit, showcasing the game’s enduring appeal.