Will rain disrupt the ongoing T20I series between Australia and India once again after the Canberra match was washed out? The third T20I is set to take place on Sunday, 2 November, at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval. Here is the weather outlook and match context.
India is trying to recover against Australia on their white-ball tour Down Under. In the first T20I in Canberra, India showed promise with batting before rain ended the game prematurely. However, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Indian batting line-up collapsed, getting all out for just 125 runs on Friday.
"Had it not been for Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 68 and Harshit Rana’s surprise cameo of 35, the visitors might have not have even made it past 100."
Though India fought hard with the ball, the strong opening partnership between Australia’s captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head during the powerplay set the stage for a smooth chase.
The teams meet again on Sunday in Hobart, Tasmania. For India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, this match is important to stay in contention for the series. A second consecutive loss won’t guarantee the series result yet, but India must win to keep their series hopes alive.
Monitoring the weather will be essential to gauge how much rain might affect the third T20I showdown.
Summary: The third T20I at Hobart is crucial for India to remain in the series, but uncertain weather conditions may once again challenge the game’s proceedings.