AUS vs IND Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – T20I Series, Match 3

Toss Update

India won the toss and opted to bowl first

Playing XIs

India (Playing XI): KL Rahul(w), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, T Natarajan, Yuzvendra Chahal

Australia (Playing XI): Matthew Wade (WK), D’Arcy Short, Aaron Finch (C), Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Moises Henriques, Daniel Sams, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Swepson, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye.

Match Details

The 3rd of the three-match T20I series between Australia and India will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.

This match will start at 1:40 PM IST (7:10 PM local). It will be live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 3 HD. Live streaming will be available on Sony LIV.

Preview

India and Australia will lock horns for one final time in the white-ball leg of the tour. The visitors have already sealed the T20I series and have three consecutive matches on the tour now. The Virat Kohli-led side will be keen to whitewashing Australia much like they did back in 2016 under MS Dhoni’s leadership. The emergence of T Natarajan must have increased the confidence of the team’s bowling attack and India are again the favourites.

The hosts, on the other hand, are battling serious injury issues but the head coach Justin Langer was optimistic of their skipper Aaron Finch getting fit for the third T20I. Australia might not risk playing Josh Hazlewood who is an important part of the Test side as well. They will be looking to avoid the whitewash by winning this game.

AUS vs IND Weather Report for Match 3

There is a slight chance of rain in Sydney early in the morning but after 8 AM, the clouds will be absolutely clear. The temperature will hover around 18-19 Degrees Celsius during the match.

Pitch Report

The surface at the SCG was true to bat on and on in the second T20I and it should be the same for this game as well. The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first undoubtedly.

Average first innings score

176 (Last 2 completed T20Is played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 2; Lost – 0

Injury & Availability News

Ahead of the second T20I, Justin Langer was confident of Aaron Finch recovering from hip injury for the last game. The Aussie skipper is expected to play in this game.

There is no update on Josh Hazlewood’s injury. Australia are unlikely to risk him in the dead rubber.

Virat Kohli mentioned at the toss last game that Manish Pandey has elbow niggle and hence, didn’t feature in the second T20I. With Shreyas Iyer doing well, its unlikely Pandey will get a chance in this game.

AUS vs IND Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Australia

Matthew Wade (WK), D’Arcy Short/Aaron Finch (C), Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Moises Henriques, Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Swepson/Nathan Lyon, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye.

Bench

Nathan Lyon/Mitchell Swepson, Alex Carey, Marnus Labuschagne, Aaron Finch/D’Arcy Short, Josh Hazlewood

India

Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul (WK), Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer/Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar/Navdeep Saini, T Natarajan, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Bench

Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Agarwal, Navdeep Saini/Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Shami, Manish Pandey/Shreyas Iyer

AUS vs IND Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Shikhar Dhawan looked in great touch during the second T20I scoring 52 off just 36 balls. With not much pressure, the southpaw might play a big knock in this game.

Virat Kohli is due a big knock in this series and it might just come for India skipper in this outing. He scored a 24-ball 40 in the previous game and also looked good in the first T20I.

T Natarajan has got off to a brilliant start to his international career. He has picked five wickets in two T20Is and will once again be the key bowler for India.

Matthew Wade was in brilliant touch leading Australia in the last encounter. He smashed 58 off 32 balls to get the team off to a flier and he will be crucial for the hosts again.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Matthew Wade

Vice-Captain Options: Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch, T Natarajan

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – KL Rahul (C), Matthew Wade

Batsmen – Virat Kohli (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, Aaron Finch, Steve Smith

All-Rounders – Hardik Pandya, Moises Henriques

Bowlers – T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur, Adam Zampa

Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – KL Rahul, Matthew Wade (C)

Batsmen – Shikhar Dhawan, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli

All-Rounders – Moises Henriques, Glenn Maxwell, Hardik Pandya

Bowlers – T Natarajan (VC), Deepak Chahar, Andrew Tye

Expert Advice

Glenn Maxwell hasn’t made same sort of an impact in two T20Is like he did in the ODI series. You can avoid picking him if Aaron Finch plays and pick an extra bowler who bowls at the death.

AUS vs IND Today’s Probable Winners:

India are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.