After a disappointing defeat at the hands of Australia in the ODI World Cup final, India got back to winning ways as they won back-to-back T20 matches against the Aussies in the ongoing series.
With one eye on the T20 World Cup next June, this could be an important series for both sides. Both of them are set to play just 11 T20s before the global event.
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IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Scorecard, result and highlightsCheck out our live blog below to relive all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 final match.
10:45pm- AUSTRALIA WIN! Australia clinch the victory in a close encounter in Guwahati. Prasidh Krishna concedes 23 in 6 balls as Glenn Maxwell does it for Australia, again! India concede 45 runs in the final two overs, bottling the victory.
The 35-year-old hit a magnanimous century to keep Australia alive in the series, at 2-1.
10:35pm- We build towards an exciting end of the game. The Aussies require 21 runs off the final over. Matthew Wade and Glenn Maxwell are sending the Indian bowlers to the cleaners, as Australia strive to keep themselves alive in the series. Australia are 202/5 after 19 overs.
10:11pm- The asking rate climbs over 15, as Australia need 78 runs in the next 30 balls. However, with pocket dynamo Maxwell on the crease, Australian fans would keep their hopes alive. Australia are 145/5 after 15 overs, two runs ahead of India at the same stage.
10:01 pm- WICKET! Ravi Bishnoi gets hold of the dangerous Tim David, who goes back to the pavilion without troubling the scoreboard. Two quick wickets for Australia could dent their hopes in winning the potential series decider. Australia are 136/5 after 14 overs.
9:58 pm- WICKET! And finally, that's the end to Marcus Stoinis' miseries the middle. The all-rounder struggled to get going, and has his stay cut short at 17 runs. Australia are 128-4 in 13 overs.
9:43pm- Australia have had a fair resurgence since going three wickets down. Glenn Maxwell has taken the matter onto his own hands, scoring 27 off 13 deliveries. Maxwell has bashed two boundaries and to maximums. Australia are 105-3 in 10 overs.
9:25pm- WICKET! The visitors lose two wickets in four balls, as Josh Inglis perishes at the hands of Ravi Bishnoi. Australia are 68-3 in 6.2 overs.
9:21pm- WICKET! Australia lose their second as Travis Head goes back to the pavilion for a well-made 35. The hero from the World Cup final is dismissed by Avesh Khan. Australia are 66-2 in 5.4 overs.
9:13pm- WICKET! Arshdeep gets the breakthrough for India in the fifth over! Aaron Hardie, who was looking in fine touch, gets caught behind by Ishan Kishan. He walks back to the pavilion after scoring a 16-run cameo.
9:10pm- Australia have had a stupendous start to their innings, as the openers have gone berserk since get go. Australia are 41-0 in 3 overs.
8:51pm- The run chase begins.
8:41pm- What an innings played by Ruturaj Gaikwad. The CSK and Indian opener remained not out on 123 off 57 balls as India posted yet another 200-plus total in the third T20I against Australia. India 222/3 in 20 overs.
7:54pm- WICKET! Big wicket for Australia as in-form Indian captain departs for 39! Yadav nicked Hardie's delivery to Wade. India 81/3 after 10.3 overs.
7:50pm- India are 80/2 after 10 overs. Yadav 39* (28), Gaikwad 21* (21).
7:15pm- WICKET! Another one bites the dust as Ishan Kishan falls for 0 of Richardson's delivery. India 24/2 after 2.3 overs.
7:09pm- WICKET! Early breakthrough for Australia as Behrendroff gets rid of Jaiswal who departs for just 6 runs. India are 14/1 after 1.2 overs.
7:01pm- The match is on as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal are on the crease.
Australia have made a couple of changes in their lineup as they bring back World Cup final hero Travis Head into the lineup.
India, on the other hand, make just one change in their lineup as Avesh Khan replaces Mukesh Kumar, who is on leave for his marriage ceremony, as confirmed by skipper Suryakumar Yadav during the toss.
Welcome to the Live blog for the 3rd T20I between India and Australia in Guwahati.
IND vs AUS: Barsapara Stadium pitch reportGuwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly surface in white-ball cricket. The pitch is anticipated to provide minimal assistance for bowlers, emphasizing favorable conditions for batsmen. Additionally, a notable dew factor is expected to come into play during the second innings, potentially influencing the game dynamics.
IND vs AUS: Line-upsPlaying XI of India - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna.
Playing XI of Australia - Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glen Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Ellis, Kane Richardson, Tanveer Sangha.
IND vs AUS: TossAustralia won the toss and decided to field first.
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IND vs AUS Predictions, tips and betting oddsAs per the Dafabet odds, India are the favourites to win the match.
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