Australia will face India at Bellerive Oval in Hobart for the 3rd T20I of the ongoing India tour of Australia. With Australia currently leading the series 1-0 after their 4-wicket victory at the MCG, both teams will be looking to gain momentum in this crucial match. Glenn Maxwell returns to the Australian squad after recovering from a fractured wrist, adding a new dimension to their lineup.
These two teams have a fascinating recent history in T20I cricket, with India holding a commanding 9-4 advantage over Australia in their last 14 encounters. Australia comes into this match with strong form, having won 4 of their last 5 completed T20I matches, while India has been excellent with 4 wins and just 1 loss in their recent fixtures.
IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Match Preview
Bellerive Oval in Hobart provides excellent conditions for T20 cricket and is known to be a balanced wicket that offers assistance to pace bowlers. Recent statistics show that pacers have a significant advantage at this venue, having taken 33 wickets compared to just 16 by spinners in the last 5 T20 matches.
The venue has witnessed low-scoring matches with an average first innings score of 147 runs in recent T20Is. This is notably lower than matches played later in the season, with early-season games (October-November) producing an average of 148 compared to 190 in January-February matches.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs India |
| Date | November 2nd, 2025 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST, 7:15 PM Local Time |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart (Hobart, Australia) |
| Tournament | India tour of Australia – 3rd T20I |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced wicket with significant pace assistance |
| Average Score | 147 runs (first innings average), total scores around 130-170 expected |
| Favors | Strong advantage for pacers (33 wickets vs 16 for spinners) |
| Surface | Good for batting but offers seam movement and bounce for fast bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Partly cloudy conditions with 0% rain, cool evening weather |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss strongly prefer to bat first (63% opt to bat first) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool conditions at 9°C expected |
| Humidity | Very high humidity at 90% |
| Wind Speed | Light winds at 11 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – partly cloudy with no rain risk |
| Overall | Cool evening conditions with high humidity, favorable for seamers |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Bellerive Oval shows teams winning the toss have a strong preference to bat first, with 63% of captains opting to set a target in recent T20 matches. However, teams batting first have won only 14.29% of matches at this venue, indicating that chasing provides a significant strategic advantage on this surface despite the toss preference.
Injury Updates
Josh Hazlewood has been rested from this match as he prepares for the upcoming Ashes series. Glenn Maxwell returns to the Australian squad after recovering from a fractured wrist sustained in mid-September. Sean Abbott is likely to replace Hazlewood in the playing XI. India is expected to play with their strongest available XI.
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IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Records
- AUS beat IND by 4 wickets: AUS – 126/6 (13.2), IND – 125/10 (18.4) (31 Oct, 2025)
- IND beat AUS by 24 runs: AUS – 181/7 (20), IND – 205/5 (20) (24 Jun, 2024)
- IND beat AUS by 6 runs: AUS – 154/8 (20), IND – 160/8 (20) (03 Dec, 2023)
- IND beat AUS by 20 runs: AUS – 154/7 (20), IND – 174/9 (20) (01 Dec, 2023)
- AUS beat IND by 5 wickets: AUS – 225/5 (20), IND – 222/3 (20) (28 Nov, 2023)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| A Sharma (Captain) | Scored 283 runs in 5 matches |
| J Bumrah (Vice Captain) | Took 8 wickets in 5 matches |
| G Maxwell | Scored 126 runs and took 4 wickets in 5 matches |
| M Marsh | Scored 310 runs in 5 matches |
| T Varma | Scored 153 runs in 5 matches |
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