Hobart Weather Forecast: Impact on 3rd India vs Australia T20I at Bellerive Oval
Will rain interrupt the ongoing T20I series between Australia and India again after the Canberra match was washed out? The weather forecast for Hobart, hosting the third T20I on Sunday, 2 November, will be crucial.
Series Status and Recent Performances
India is once again trailing Australia in this white-ball tour Down Under. In the first T20I at Canberra, India showed strong batting before rain ended the match prematurely. However, in the second T20I at Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Indian batting lineup crumbled, being all out for a low total of 125.
Key Contributions Amid Collapse
- Abhishek Sharma's aggressive 68 runs stood out.
- Harshit Rana’s unexpected quick 35 runs offered some resistance.
Without these performances, India might have scored below 100 runs.
Australia’s Response
Australia's successful chase was built on a powerful opening stand between captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head in the powerplay.
Looking Ahead to Hobart
The teams will battle again at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Tasmania, on Sunday. For India, this match is important to stay in contention for the series, though a second loss won't necessarily mean defeat in the series.
"It’s not quite a must-win situation yet for Suryakumar Yadav and company given a second consecutive defeat will not necessarily translate to another series loss."
Still, a victory is essential if India wants to keep its series hopes alive.
Summary
The weather could be a key factor for the third T20I in Hobart, where India needs to bounce back after a batting collapse to challenge Australia’s lead in the series.
Author’s takeaway: The Hobart weather and India's batting resilience will be pivotal in sustaining their series hopes against Australia in the third T20I.