The 3rd T20 match of India vs Australia is going to take place at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, with India under pressure after losing the second match at the MCG. Team India has won the toss and has decided to bowl first. The first ball will be bowled at 1:45 PM IST. Indian fans can watch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports network. The live streaming of the IND vs AUS 3rd T20 will also be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
In the 2nd T20 between them, India was bowled out for 125, despite Abhishek Sharma’s 68, and Australia won by four wickets. India’s batting has struggled, with Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, and Shubman Gill failing to score consistently. Australia has one change, as Josh Hazlewood has been released to prepare for the Ashes, while Sean Abbott returns to the squad.
Head-to-head, India leads with 20 wins to Australia’s 12. Jasprit Bumrah is two wickets away from 100 T20I wickets, and Sanju Samson needs five runs to reach 1,000 T20I runs.
India vs Australia 3rd T20I 2025: Playing XIs of Both Teams
In the 3rd India vs Australia T20 match, the playing eleven for India includes Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh.
For Australia, the playing eleven includes Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, and Matthew Kuhnemann.
Here is a look at the team lineup of India and Australia for the 3rd T20:
| India’s Playing XI | Australia’s Playing XI |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Mitchell Marsh (C) |
| Shubman Gill (VC) | Travis Head |
| Abhishek Sharma | Josh Inglis |
| Tilak Varma | Matthew Short |
| Jitesh Sharma | Tim David |
| Shivam Dube | Mitchell Owen |
| Axar Patel | Marcus Stoinis |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Xavier Bartlett |
| Washington Sendar | Nathan Ellis |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Sean Abbott |
| Arshdeep Singh | Matthew Kuhnemann |
Weather and Pitch Report for Australia vs India 3rd T20
The Bellerive Oval pitch in Hobart is slow and balanced, offering some early swing for seamers before easing out for batters. The average first-innings score is around 158–160, and teams batting first win roughly 52% of games played there.
Hobart is expected to see clear, mild weather with moderate humidity (60–65%) and temperatures between 11°C and 20°C. A full game is guaranteed because there is little to no chance of rain. Early swing bowlers may benefit from light northeasterly winds, while bowlers’ grips may be impacted by dew in the evening.
Because chasing gets harder under lights when the surface slows down, the pitch slightly favors teams batting first. Given that a total between 160 and 180 is likely to be competitive, both teams must have steady top-order partnerships and disciplined bowling in the powerplay.
FAQs.
Q. Where can I watch the Twenty20 series between Australia and India?
A. In India, the JioHotstar app and website offer live streaming of the India-Australia match.
Q. Where will the fourth Twenty20 match between Australia and India take place?
A. The 4th T20I between India and Australia is being played at Bill Pippen Oval in Gold Coast, Queensland
Q. Who is India’s T20 vice-captain in 2025?
A. Shubman Gill is the current vice-captain of the Indian T20 team under captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Q. Who is the sponsor of the BCCI team jersey?
A. Apollo Tyres is the lead sponsor of the Indian cricket team. The deal began in September 2025 and runs till March 2028, worth ₹579 crore.
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