India enters the third T20I against Australia with a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, positioning them for a potential series victory with a win in Guwahati. Suryakumar Yadav leads the team in his inaugural stint as India’s captain in any format. The second match in Thiruvananthapuram saw India secure a 44-run victory, propelling them to a 2-0 lead. Both previous matches in the series witnessed scores exceeding 200.
In the first game in Visakhapatnam, India chased down a record-breaking target set by Australia, who scored 208/3, with notable contributions from Josh Inglis. Suryakumar and Ishan Kishan played crucial roles in India’s successful chase. The second match in Thiruvananthapuram saw India amass 235/4, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan scoring half-centuries. Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 31 off nine balls, coupled with impressive performances by Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi, restricted Australia to 191/9.
The weather forecast for Guwahati on November 28 appears favorable for cricket, with a clear day expected. The maximum temperature is projected to be 21 degrees Celsius at the start of play (around 7:00 pm IST), dropping to 19 degrees Celsius at the close of play (around 10:30 pm IST). The series will move to Raipur for the fourth T20I on December 1, followed by the final match in Bengaluru on December 3.
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