IND vs AUS 3rd T20 at Bellerive Oval: Pitch and Weather Report
The third T20I between India and Australia will be played at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Sunday. The series currently stands 1-0 in favor of Australia after the second match in Melbourne, while the first match in Canberra was washed out.
Team Overview
Suryakumar Yadav’s Indian team faces Mitchell Marsh’s Australia in what is expected to be a crucial encounter. India’s batting unit struggled in the second T20I when facing seam-friendly conditions. Apart from Abhishek Sharma, most batters found it difficult to handle the pace and bounce. With just 125 runs to defend, the bowlers had little margin for error.
Pitch Report: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
The Bellerive Oval surface generally offers a good batting track. Early in the innings, seam bowlers can find some movement, but once the ball loses its shine, batting tends to become easier. Pacers who can deliver with extra effort may find rewards, while spinners are expected to have limited influence in this match.
Weather Forecast
The weather in Hobart is predicted to be favorable for cricket. The maximum temperature on Sunday is expected to reach 26°C, with a minimum of around 13°C. No significant threat of rain has been reported, suggesting that a full match should be possible.
“Bellerive Oval is a good batting deck. Although there will be a bit of seam moment for the fast bowlers to exploit early on in the innings, as the ball loses its shine a bit, the batting will get easier.”
Summary
India looks to bounce back on a good batting surface in Hobart, where weather conditions seem set for uninterrupted play.
Author’s summary: The third T20I in Hobart promises even conditions with a clear sky, setting the stage for India to fight back after Australia’s lead.