India vs Australia 3rd T20I: Match Prediction, Today's Playing XI And Pitch Report

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is set to host the third T20I of the five-match series between India (IND) and Australia (AUS) on Tuesday, November 28.

The young and talented Men in Blue have impressed in the series so far, clinching victories in the first two games. While the opener provided some nail-biting moments, with India securing a two-wicket win off the final ball, the second match saw a dominant performance from the hosts as they won by 44 runs, posting a formidable total of 235/4 in their 20 overs.

Heading into the third T20I, India will be eager to seal the series with another win, while Australia faces the challenge of delivering an improved performance to stay in contention.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
A glance at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch suggests a high-scoring encounter may be on the cards. In the last T20I played at this venue in 2022 between India and South Africa, a total of 458 runs were scored. Known for offering one of the better surfaces in India, the pitch is expected to favor batsmen, setting the stage for another exciting match. With dew potentially playing a role in the latter part of the game, winning the toss and opting to bowl first could be a strategic move for the teams.

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XI:

India:
Ruturaj Gaikwad , Yashasvi Jaiswal , Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma , Rinku Singh , Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna

Australia:
Matthew Short, Steven Smith , Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David , Mathew Wade (C/WK), Sean Abbott , Nathan Ellis , Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha