The second encounter of the five-match Twenty20 International series saw India top order overwhelm the Australians, taking a 2-0 lead in Thiruvananthapuram on November 27 with a 44-run victory. Before the bowlers restricted Australia to 191, India amassed a mammoth 235/4 lead because to fifty-seven scores from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan. On Tuesday, November 28, the third Twenty20 International (T20I) of the series will be played in Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
When it came to the second game, India batted first, and their two openers each got their fifties. Rinku Singh’s explosive undefeated 31 off nine balls and Ishan Kishan’s quick-fire fifty (52 off 32) drove India to a commanding total. With three wickets for forty-five runs in his four overs, Nathan Ellis was Australia’s standout bowler. However, Sean Abbott’s day was forgettable,,,, as he conceded 56 runs in his three overs without claiming a wicket.
After scoring 19 runs apiece, openers Steven Smith and Mathew Short could not hold on, while Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis also fell fast. However, Macrus Stoinis and Tim David steadied the innings with rapid fire, scoring 45 and 37, respectively. Although Matthew Wade, the skipper, was still undefeated at 42, it was insufficient. Taking 3/32 in four overs, wrist-spinner Ravi Bishnoi was the most effective bowler for India.
Australia will be trying to get back from two straight losses, and India will be hoping to win the third game to win the series. This is the second time these two sides have met at Barsapara Cricket Stadium; it will be the third T20I. In the first instance, Australia won by seven wickets with 27 balls left.
IND versus AUS Head-to-Head Record:
In the 28 Twenty20 Internationals between the two teams, India has won 17 while Australia has claimed 10 matches with one tie. Australia has won four matches in India, while the hosts have won eight of the twelve.
| Matches | India Won | Australia Won | Tie | NR |
| 28 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Pitch report for Barsapara Cricket Stadium:
For batters, the pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is paradise. But, especially in the early overs, pacers might benefit from the wicket, while later on, spinners can take advantage of the inherent variations.
Records and statistics for T20I at Barsapara Cricket Stadium:
The pacers have taken 11 wickets at an average of 43 in the three matches that have taken place at this location, while the spinners have taken five wickets at an average of 43.20. There has been one victory each for batting first and batting second, and one game has ended in a tie. In Guwahati, the first-inning average is 118.
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Won Batting First | 1 |
| Won Batting Second | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Average First Innings Score | 118 |
| Highest Team Totals | 237 |
| Lowest team Totals | 118 |
| Highest successful Chase | 122 |
| Matches won after winning toss | 1 |
| Matches won after losing toss | 1 |
X-factors in India versus Australia
India
Suryakumar Yadav will be the deciding factor. With four half-centuries and one century in Twenty20 Internationals, he has amassed 532 runs at an average of 53.20 in 2023, demonstrating his strong batting form. Additionally, he has a strong record versus Australia, amassing 215 at an average of 42.80 across five innings, including two half-centuries.
Australia:
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell will be a key player in the forthcoming Twenty20 International encounter. With two half-centuries and a century in 19 innings, he has a strong record against Australia.
India vs Australia Predicted Playing XI:
India:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna
Australia:
Steven Smith, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha
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