The cricketing giants from two continents are prepared to lock horns in the crucial third T20I of their five-match series. Hosts India hold the advantage having outplayed Australia in both prior encounters, winning the first two matches with convincing margins – by two wickets and a substantial 44 runs respectively. The venues of Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram bore witness to the Indian side’s dominance which has given them a 2-0 lead in the series. Now, as the teams gear up for battle at the Barsapara cricket stadium in Guwahati, India is looking to clinch the series win in today’s game.
The home team has fielded a second-string squad for the series, but this has not dampened the spirit or performance of the players. The youthful Indian contingent has displayed talent and composure with noteworthy performances from emerging stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan. They have risen to the occasion and will continue to carry the team’s expectations on their shoulders.
Across the field, Australia is grappling with a series of squad changes ahead of the third T20I. Pivotal players Adam Zampa and Steve Smith have ended their Indian tour early, heading back home, with their participation in the rest of the series ruled out. In a significant shake-up, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Sean Abbott are also set to depart on Wednesday (November 29). The Australian camp will have to regroup quickly as they welcome Josh Philippe and Ben McDermott to the fold for the upcoming game. With reinforcements including Chris Green and Ben Dwarshuis joining ahead of the fourth fixture in Raipur, Australia hopes to restore balance and stage a comeback in the series.
Of particular note is Travis Head, who has been on the fringes for the first two matches but remains the only representative from the World Cup squad continuing in the series. His inclusion in the playing eleven for the upcoming match seems likely and could provide the Australian side with some much-needed stability.
The stakes are high, and the atmosphere is buzzing with anticipation for the 7 PM IST showdown at the Barsapara cricket ground. Broadcasting arrangements have been made with the game being aired live on Sports18 1, Sports18 1 HD, and Colors Cineplex. Additionally, cricket enthusiasts in India can access the action live and free of charge on the DD Sports free-to-air channel on television.
For fans opting for digital consumption, the comfort of live streaming arrives via the JioCinema app and website, available at no expense. This ensures that no cricket fan misses out on what promises to be another riveting match-up between these formidable cricketing powerhouses.
Let’s glance at the squad rosters which are brimming with talent.
The Indian squad features a mix of agility and dynamism with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (w), followed by skillful batting from Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, and Tilak Varma. The all-round capabilities are furnished by Axar Patel, with young spin sensation Ravi Bishnoi poised to outwit the opposing batsmen. Pace department is spearheaded by Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, and Prasidh Krishna with capable reinforcements Avesh Khan, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, and Shivam Dube.
The Australian lineup heralded by Matthew Wade as captain faces the challenge with Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, and with the likes of Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis forging their pace attack. Power hitters such as Tim David and all-rounder capabilities from Matt Short will also be vital in their pursuit of victory. With several players heartbreakingly withdrawn, the likes including Tanveer Sangha and Kane Richardson ready themselves for impactful performances.
Don’t miss out on what promises to be a cricketing spectacle packed with strategy, skill, and the undying passion for the sport.
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