IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Win probability As per Google's win predictability meter, the Men in Blue have a 55 percent probability of winning this match, whereas the Australians have a 45 percent chance of making it.
The Men in Blue, comprising some of the most talented youngsters in the country, have done a commendable job so far, winning the first two games with relative ease. The first game did get a bit tight in the end as India won by two wickets with one ball to spare but they had things under control for most parts of their innings. The second game was a more comprehensive performance from the hosts as they won by 44 runs after amassing 235/4 in their 20 overs.
Matches Played---28
India won---17
Australia won---10
NR0---1
The stylish left-handed batter has had a fine start to his international career. He has looked in ominous touch in the series so far, having scored 74 runs in the two games at a mind-boggling strike rate of 224.24. Yashasvi will enjoy batting at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium and if he gets going, Australia will be in for a rough night.
The young wrist-spinner did not have a great start to the series as he conceded 54 runs in his four overs in the first game in Visakhapatnam. However, he redeemed himself in Thiruvananthapuram in the last game, finishing with excellent figures of 3/32 in four overs on a batting paradise and with plenty of dew on offer.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Australia might still have a post-World Cup win glow about them but next year's tournament holds a lot of value to them too. In 2021, they ended their World Cup drought in this format but failed to make the semis in the very next year.
The 2024 event is thus, another chance to populate this section of their trophy cabinet, which looks rather barren in comparison to the rest. But the start towards that mission has been rather shaky so far, with two defeats in two while both setting a target and chasing. They've, of course, only eased a couple of their World Cup regulars slowly back into action, while a few other stalwarts like Warner, Cummins, Starc, Cameron Green, and Mitchell Marsh have taken a well-deserved break.
They were still competitive enough to push a dominant Indian side deep in one of the two games, and they will be eager to go a notch further and drag this series beyond Tuesday's third fixture. For India, who are also without a few of their big names, the eyes must twinkle at the sight and thought of an early series sweep.
It's been an intriguing week, if you're an Indian cricket fan. A World Cup trophy that looked destined to be India's third in the 50-over format took a last-minute detour to become Australia's sixth. A cynic would conclude that the big, juicy IPL development is like a distraction from the national team's trip up on the big day, but the international cricket that has happened - in Trivandrum and Vizag - since that fateful Sunday is anything but that.
The five-match series moves to the northeastern part of India for the third game between India and Australia, where India will step onto the field with confidence as they are up by 2-0 in the series. Meanwhile, Australia will try for a comeback, and try to overcome the shortcomings of the last two games.
India has set the tone for the young players to play their game freely. The young side has outperformed the Australian side in all the departments in the first two games.
18:00 IST: Two comprehensive wins and India are just one win away from gaining an unassailable lead in the 5-match T20I series. In what has been a pretty low-profile series so far, both teams have rested their main men who were part of the recent 2023 World Cup and are looking to build up for the upcoming T20 World Cup in mid-2024. After having lost the first two matches, Australia have made further changes to their squad with Steven Smith and Adam Zampa having already boarded the return flight. They will soon be joined by Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis and Sean Abbott, who're all expected to play their last match tonight. As such, there could be some changes in the Australian make-up for tonight's encounter, whereas India could be tempted to retain their winning combination.
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