🏏India vs Australia 3rd t20 match preview| Pitch report, probable XI & Match Prediction

India will face Australia in the 3rd T20 match at Ninja Stadium on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Australia lead the series 1–0. The match starts at 1:45 PM IST.

🏏 Match Overview

India and Australia meet again for the third T20 International at Ninja Stadium.

Australia are leading the series 1–0, so this is a must-win game for India to stay alive in the contest.

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will aim for a strong comeback after an inconsistent performance in the last game.

📍 Match Details

• Match: India vs Australia, 3rd T20I
• Date: Sunday, 2 November 2025
• Venue: 🏟️ Ninja Stadium
• Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Timezone: All times in India Standard Time (IST)
• Series: Australia lead 1–0
• Live Streaming: Sports TV channels & OTT apps

⚡ Team Updates

🇮🇳 India Team News

Captain Suryakumar Yadav will look for a solid start from Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill at the top.

Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson bring balance in the middle order, while Axar Patel and Shivam Dube add all-round depth.

Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav will lead the bowling attack.

🇦🇺 Australia Team News

Mitchell Marsh continues his great form and leads a confident side.

Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and Tim David are expected to provide fireworks with the bat.

In bowling, Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis remain key players.

🌤️ Pitch & Weather Report

The pitch at Ninja Stadium is good for batting but offers early swing for pacers.

• Average first-innings score: 165–170 runs.
• Best option: Bowl first after winning the toss.
• Weather: Clear skies, no rain expected.

⭐ Key Players to Watch

India: Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah.      

Australia: Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell,

🧾 Probable Playing XIs

🇮🇳 India XI

1.  Abhishek sharma 
2.  Shubman Gill (VC)
3.  Suryakumar Yadav (C)
4.  Tilak Varma
5.  Sanju Samson (WK)
6.  Axar Patel
7.  Rinku Singh 
8.  Kuldeep Yadav
9.  Jasprit Bumrah
10.  Arshdeep Singh
11.  Harshit Rana

🇦🇺 Australia XI

1.  Mitchell Marsh (C)
2.  Travis Head
3.  Josh Inglis (WK)
4.  Glenn Maxwell
5.  Tim David
6. Marcus Stoinis
7.  Matthew Short
8.  Nathan Ellis
9.  Xavier Bartlett
10.  Adam Zampa
11.  Jason Behrendorff

🧠 Match Tips

• Teams are likely to bowl first after winning the toss.
• India must get a strong start with the bat.
• Bumrah and Kuldeep are the key bowlers for India.
• Australia will look to attack India’s middle order.

📊 Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches: 34
• India Wins: 20
• Australia Wins: 11
• No Result: 3

🔮 Match Prediction

Expect a close and high-scoring game.

• Predicted Score: 170–180 runs
• Winning Chances: India 52% – Australia 48%

📢 Final Word

The 3rd T20I at Ninja Stadium promises a thrilling contest.

India will fight to level the series, while Australia aim to extend their lead.

Fans can look forward to a big Sunday night full of action and entertainment! 🏏🔥

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