IND vs AUS 3rd T20 Match at Bellerive Oval Pitch and Weather Report
The third T20I between India and Australia will take place at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Sunday. Suryakumar Yadav’s Indian team will face Mitchell Marsh’s Australian side in the third match of the five-game series.
Series Overview
- Australia leads the series 1-0 after winning the second T20I in Melbourne.
- The first match in Canberra was abandoned due to rain.
Pitch Conditions at Bellerive Oval
Bellerive Oval offers a batting-friendly surface. Early in the innings, fast bowlers may find some seam movement to exploit, but as the ball loses its shine, batting becomes easier.
Fast bowlers who can generate pace and bounce will benefit, while spinners are expected to have a limited impact in this game.
Performance Insights from Previous Match
India’s batting struggled in the second T20I on a pitch favorable to seam bowlers. Aside from Abhishek Sharma, the other batsmen found it challenging to handle the pace and bounce.
Bowling-wise, defending a modest total of 125 runs left India with little opportunity to influence the contest.
Weather Forecast for Hobart
- Maximum temperature: 26°C
- Minimum temperature: 13°C
“Bellerive Oval is a good batting deck. Although there will be a bit of seam movement for the fast bowlers early on, the batting will get easier as the ball loses its shine.”
With favorable weather and a surface suited more to batsmen than spinners, the third T20I promises an exciting contest in Hobart.
Author’s summary: The Bellerive Oval pitch favors batsmen after early seam movement, while Hobart's stable weather conditions set the stage for a competitive third T20I between India and Australia.