Team India booked their place in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a composed and memorable run chase against West Indies in their final Super 8 clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 1. The five-wicket victory confirmed their knockout spot, where they will meet England at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on March 5.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav made a courageous call to field first in what was a virtual knockout contest. West Indies recovered from a slow start and produced a strong finish, pushing their total close to the 200-run mark and setting up a stiff challenge.

Historically, India have not chased many big totals in T20 World Cup matches, having crossed the 150-run mark successfully only a few times before. However, the team displayed calmness, depth, and match awareness to script one of their finest chases in the tournament’s history.

With that remarkable effort, here’s a look at India’s top five highest successful run chases in T20 World Cup history.

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India’s Top 5 Highest Successful Run Chases in T20 World Cup History

1) 196 vs West Indies – T20 World Cup 2026, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

India pulled off a massive chase of 196 in a virtual knockout against the Shai Hope-led West Indies side. The team was under heavy pressure, but Sanju Samson played a brilliant knock of 97 runs from 50 balls. His innings guided India to one of the highest successful chases in T20 World Cup history and sealed a place in the semi-final.

Wickets kept falling at the other end, which made the chase tense. However, Samson stayed calm and controlled the innings well. India reached the target with four balls to spare. This also became India’s ninth-highest successful run chase in T20Is.

2) 174 vs South Africa – T20 World Cup 2014 Semi-final, Dhaka

In the 2014 semi-final, India faced a strong South Africa side at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The MS Dhoni-led team had a tough target in a knockout game. Virat Kohli once again rose to the occasion with a match-winning effort.

Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane gave India a quick start. After that, Kohli took charge and handled the middle overs smartly. Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh added useful runs. Kohli stayed unbeaten on 72 off 44 balls and finished the match with a boundary off Dale Steyn. India reached the target with five balls left.

3) 161 vs Australia – T20 World Cup 2016, Mohali

During the 2016 T20 World Cup at home, India needed a win against Australia to qualify for the semi-finals. Australia scored 160 in the virtual knockout match.

India were in trouble at 94-4 after 14 overs and were close to elimination. Then Virat Kohli played one of the finest T20I innings. He took smart risks and ran hard between the wickets. With support from MS Dhoni, he guided India to victory with five balls to spare and kept their campaign alive.

4) 160 vs Pakistan – T20 World Cup 2022, Melbourne

India began their 2022 campaign against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pakistan posted 159-8 on a difficult pitch.

India struggled early and were reduced to 31-4 against the pace attack of Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Shaheen Afridi. Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya rebuilt the innings with patience. Kohli later hit two stunning sixes off Haris Rauf, which changed the game.

The final over was full of drama against Mohammad Nawaz. With scores level on the last ball, R Ashwin stayed calm and hit the winning runs. It was one of India’s most famous wins in T20 World Cup history.

5) 139 vs Bangladesh – T20 World Cup 2014, Dhaka

India chased 139 against Bangladesh in the 2014 edition at Dhaka. The pitch was slow, but the dew helped the batting side later in the match.

Shikhar Dhawan fell early, but Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored half-centuries and added a 100-run partnership. Rohit got out in the 16th over, but Kohli stayed till the end. With a small cameo from MS Dhoni, India reached the target with nine balls remaining.

AUS-W vs IND-W Match Preview

The T20 series is over, and India Women beat all odds to win the series. Australia Women hopes to take an early lead in the series of three matches. Interestingly, this is the first meeting between the two teams in this design since the thrilling World Cup semifinal. The Indians will hope to carry their popularity into the match and deal an early blow to the Australians. Australia Women have a great home record. The team has only lost one of its last 17 games and will look to extend that streak. Their head-to-head victory against the Indians is impressive, giving the team confidence. 

AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details

Australia Women vs India Women – 1st ODI Match, India Women of Australia Women tour 2025

Venue: The Gabba, Woolloongabba 

Date & Time: 24th February 2026 at 09:20 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AUS-W vs IND-W Venue Stats 

AUS-W vs IND-W Pitch Report

The Gabba balances things out between batters and bowlers. Batters who take time at the line-up and build their innings perform well. Fast bowlers always liked playing on this surface. 

AUS-W vs IND-W Weather Report

There will be cloudy conditions over Brisbane, and the game could be interrupted by rain. The maximum temperature would be 28°C and 64% humidity.

AUS-W vs IND-W Last Five Matches

AUS-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction | 1st ODI 

AUS-W vs IND-W Probable Playing XIs:

India Women Probable Playing XIs

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur 

Australia Women Probable Playing XIs

Sophie Molineux (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahila McGrath, Kim Garth, Alana King, Darcie Brown

Topmost Picks for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia Women

• Beth Mooney – Beth Mooney has been the core of this batting lineup, scoring 444 runs in the last ten games at an average of 55.50.
• Annabel Sutherland – Annabel Sutherland has taken 19 wickets in the last ten games.

Top Picks – India Women

• Shafali Verma – Shafali Verma is the team's leading run-scorer, with 50 runs in two matches, an average of 25 and a strike rate of 147.05.
• Arundhati Reddy – Arundhati Reddy maintained her excellent form with 2/30 in this match, following a 4/22 in the first T20I.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh, Phoebe Litchfield, Smriti Mandhana(C), Harmanpreet Kaur, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner(VC), Deepti Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Smriti Mandhana, Beth Mooney

Vice-captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland

Wicketkeeper – Beth Mooney

AUS-W vs IND-W Probable Winners:

India Women have performed well in the T20 series, but the group will be mindful of its poor record when facing the Australians, particularly on Australian soil in this format. They need their batting lineup to perform well in order to win. The Australians have an effective bowling attack and are familiar with the conditions. It will be an end contest, but the Australians have the advantage. Considering the team combination, Australia Women is expected to win this match.

AUS-W vs IND-W FAQ

AUS-W vs IND-W Match Preview

The series decider of the three-match T20I series between Australia Women and India Women will take place on Saturday, February 21, at the Adelaide Oval. The series is currently tied 1-1, with Australia winning the second T20I. This three-match T20I series between Australia Women and India Women is critical for both teams as they prepare for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in the summer. Australia intends to recover from its previous semi-final loss, while Team India failed to advance beyond the group stage. The Indian team, led by veteran skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, won the first T20I using the DLS method, chasing a modest total of 134. But Australia was not about to give up easily, and they fought back in the second match to level the series at 1-1 heading into the third World Twenty20 International. The two teams have already shown us what to expect, and this should be another exciting match-up.

AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details

Australia Women vs India Women – 3rd T20I Match, India Women of Australia Women tour 2025

Venue: Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide 

Date & Time: 21st February 2026 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AUS-W vs IND-W Venue Stats 

AUS-W vs IND-W Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval provides an excellent batting surface for the shorter form. The surface usually feels flat with true bounce on the offer, and a fast outfield increases the scoring rate.

AUS-W vs IND-W Weather Report

The forecast for the weather for the matchday in Adelaide suggests that it will be cloudy throughout the entire afternoon, with light rain that is likely to pick up at night.

AUS-W vs IND-W Last Five Matches

AUS-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction | 3rd T20I

AUS-W vs IND-W Probable Playing XIs:

India Women Probable Playing XIs

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur 

Australia Women Probable Playing XIs

Sophie Molineux (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

Topmost Picks for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia Women

• Georgia Voll – Georgia Voll is the top scorer of runs in the series, scoring 106 runs in two matches at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 158.20.
• Ashleigh Gardner – Ashleigh Gardner wove a web with 3/22 in her four overs, taking up key Indian wickets and perfectly controlling the middle phase.

Top Picks – India Women

• Shafali Verma – Shafali Verma is the team's leading run-scorer, with 50 runs in two matches, an average of 25 and a strike rate of 147.05.
• Arundhati Reddy – Arundhati Reddy maintained her excellent form with 2/30 in this match, following a 4/22 in the first T20I.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh, Phoebe Litchfield, Smriti Mandhana(C), Harmanpreet Kaur, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner(VC), Deepti Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Smriti Mandhana, Beth Mooney

Vice-captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland

Wicketkeeper – Beth Mooney

AUS-W vs IND-W Probable Winners:

This should be a close match between the two teams. Australia would be full of confidence after their last win, which featured Georgia Voll's explosive 88 and Ashleigh Gardner's all-round performance (3/22). India started well but lost focus in the middle. The flat pitch encourages batting, and dew helps the chasing side. However, Australia is slightly favoured to win due to its home advantage. Considering the team combination, Australia Women is expected to win this match.

AUS-W vs IND-W FAQ

AUS-W vs IND-W Match Preview

We are in the first match of a three-match series. Australia Women will look to take an early lead against India Women. The Australia Womenns lost their last series against India and are hoping to improve at home. The India Women will also try to recoup their series loss to Afghanistan. As both squads prepare for the coming T20 World Cup, we anticipate a close match. The Indian Women prevailed over Australia Women in the recent series. They have won six of the last 7 matches between these two teams. They've done well in the past year and have a solid batting lineup.

AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details

Australia Women vs India Women – 1st T20I Match, India Women of Australia Women tour 2025

Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park 

Date & Time: 15th February 2026 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AUS-W vs IND-W Venue Stats 

AUS-W vs IND-W Pitch Report

It is a balanced wicket that has aided bowlers in six of the last nine T20 matches held here. The average first-inning score in recent games here has been 158 runs.

AUS-W vs IND-W Weather Report

Sydney will see light rain, with a high of 22 degrees Celsius. However, it is expected to become partly sunny around match time.

AUS-W vs IND-W Last Five Matches

AUS-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: IN-A vs PK-A Dream11 Prediction Today: Match 6

AUS-W vs IND-W Probable Playing XIs:

India Women Probable Playing XIs

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani 

Australia Women Probable Playing XIs

Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux (c), Georgia Wareham, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt

Topmost Picks for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia Women

• Beth Mooney – Beth Mooney became the top run-hitter in that series, with 166 runs in 3 innings and an average of 83.00.
• Annabel Sutherland – Annabel Sutherland, a bowling all-rounder, took eight wickets in three matches during their tour of New Zealand, averaging 8.00.

Top Picks – India Women

• Smriti Mandhana – She was the leading batswoman in India's recent series victory over Sri Lanka, scoring 241 runs at a batting average of 80 and a remarkable strike rate of 181.
• Shree Charani – Shree Charani took 14 wickets in the WPL for an average of 22.36.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana(C), Harmanpreet Kaur, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner(VC), Georgia Wareham, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Smriti Mandhana, Beth Mooney

Vice-captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland

Wicketkeeper – Beth Mooney

AUS-W vs IND-W Probable Winners:

Though the odds are heavily stacked in Australia's favor, we believe India has a better chance of winning. They will put up a tough fight against the hosts, and we anticipate a close game at the SCG. Nonetheless, the hosts have an undefeated home record, having won six consecutive matches. Australia Women will be given the advantage going into this match and start as favorites according to our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Australia Women is expected to win this match.

AUS-W vs IND-W FAQ

Q: Who is likely to win the AUS-W vs IND-W match today?

A: Australia Women is expected to win this match.

Q: Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

A: Australia Women is ahead in H2H stats.

Q: Who are the top fantasy picks for the AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 team?

A: Smriti Mandhana, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland.

Q: What is the pitch report for this match?

A: It is a balanced wicket that has aided bowlers in six of the last nine T20 matches held here. The average first-inning score in recent games here has been 158 runs.

November 19, 2023—the date haunts the Indian cricket fans to date. It was the day when millions of dreams had shattered. India reached the final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 as the undefeated team, only a step away from lifting the grand trophy. Indian cricket fans had prepared for a grand celebration. But that did not take place. Australia won the final; Australia won the 2023 World Cup by defeating India.

End of a memorable campaign on a harsh note for Men in Blue. The picture of broken Rohit Sharma, then the captain of India, and Virat Kohli was enough to tell the whole story—a story without a happy ending. Now in 2025, two years after the heartbreaking night, cricket fans still can recall the moment. Countless statuses, posts, videos, and photos have been surfacing on social media platforms from midnight in memory of the day—November 19, 2023. 

In the final of the 2023 World Cup, the batting line-up of India surprisingly misfired. At the houseful Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, could score only 240 runs, batting first. Skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul batted well. Sharma scored 47, Kohli scored 54, and Rahul scored 66. The 8 other players of the combination remained mostly silent. As a result, the Indian bundled for only 240 runs in the 50-over limit.

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A memorable World Cup 2023 run ended in a harsh note

Mitchell Starc claimed the highest wickets for Australia in the match, 3 for him. A brace each for Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins. The target of 241 was still competitive, but the Australian batting lineup was too good to achieve the mark, especially when Travis Head was in tremendous form. Head walked into the pitch and registered a match-winning, historic century—137 off 120. Marnus Labuschagne, the middle-order batter who remained unbeaten till the end of the match, ensured the title for Australia with 58* off 110-run innings.

Australia needed only 43 overs to wrap up the match and conclude the tournament. In exchange for only 4 wickets, team Australia chased down the target. Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, who were in brilliant form throughout the tournament, could do very little against the Aussies. Australia, as the deserving team, won the World Cup 2023 final. 

After the 2011 World Cup triumph, Indian cricket fans are still waiting for the moment. 2023 could be the high point, but that did not happen. For now, the countless videos with the background song, "Khada hu aaj bhi wahi...".

Check this sad Whatsapp statuses

19th November 💔 pic.twitter.com/DX2xs8Mmee

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) November 18, 2025

Here is the saddest edit

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— Darshk 🇮🇳 (@wasdarshk018) November 18, 2025

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— SHUBHAM (@Shubh_RGS) November 18, 2025

Hear the crowd and the claps, I think for the first time ever, a runner up captain was cheered by the entire stadium. That’s what Rohit Sharma earned in that World Cup. Everything about that tournament was special, except the final day 💔pic.twitter.com/p6UJOOhauy

— Kusha Sharma  (@Kushacritic) November 18, 2025

That one moment changed everything… hurts even now😭

And now I’m scared for tomorrow -19th Nov PTSD is real 💀😂 pic.twitter.com/mfM9rhMVSx

— Bhai with Opinions (@BhushanManmath) November 18, 2025

19 November, 2023. Forever traumatized !!pic.twitter.com/ZVdCxnqBRa

— `S.🚀 (@ThodaSaSanskari) November 18, 2025

Some wounds don't bleed,they stay alive inside... pic.twitter.com/yPdX5jAVsH

— • (@Rulerkohlii) November 18, 2025

India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, won the five-match T20I series against Australia down under by a margin of 2-1 as the fifth and final clash ended in an abandoned result due to persistent rain at the Gabba in Brisbane. The Blue Brigade made a strong comeback in the series with two successive wins in Hobart and Gold Coast.

Tilak Varma celebrated his birthday on November 08 as the leader of the national side, along with the management, decided to drop the left-handed batter for the final clash and brought Rinku Singh. However, that plan didn’t work as India made their way to 52/0 in the fifth over of the innings.

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Later, in the dressing room, Varam celebrated his birthday with the Indian team as Suryakumar and other members were seen putting pastry and cakes on his face, as it has become a funny ritual in India. The team environment looked really sharp with the players enjoying the close bond between them, which is crucial for any successful side.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav and others put cakes on Tilak Varma’s face to celebrate his birthday

Varma, since making his debut in the shortest format for the national side, has earned incredible success with the bat. The 23-year-old has smashed 996 runs in 33 innings at an average of 47.42 and a strike rate of 146.68 with the help of four half-centuries and two centuries at the best score of unbeaten 120 runs.

 

 

 

 

 

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In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the 23-year-old has collected 1499 runs for the Mumbai Indians in 51 innings at an average of 37.47 and a strike rate of 144.41 with the help of eight half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 84 runs. In the last season, the left-handed batter managed 343 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 138.30 with two fifties.

Post India’s victory against Australia, the focus for the Suryakumar-led side will move to the five-match T20I series at home against the South Africa side. It would be important for the Blue Brigade to continue their success in the format and grow confidence ahead of the home T20 World Cup.

IND vs AUS Match Preview

With the five-match series tied at 1-1, India will look to prevent Australia from increasing their lead when the teams face off in Queensland on Thursday, November 6. Following an incredible win in the 2nd match, Australia fall short of expectations in the third match of the series, losing by five wickets. India quickly recovered from their MCG defeat, winning convincingly in Hobart. 

IND vs AUS Match Details

India vs Australia – 4th T20I Match, India tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Carrara Oval, Queensland

Date & Time: 06th November 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs AUS Venue Stats 

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

The surface at the Carrara Oval is ideal for shorter format bowling, allowing bowlers to maintain good pace, bounce, and movement.

IND vs AUS Weather Report

The weather in Queensland is expected to be warm, with no drizzles or rain forecast for the match.

IND vs AUS Last Five Matches

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 4th T20I match

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Dwarshuis 

India Probable Playing XIs

Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube/ Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Boom11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Abhishek Sharma – The 25-year-old left-handed opener has been the team's best batter in the current T20I series against Australia. 
• Jasprit Bumrah – Jasprit Bumrah has taken 9 wickets in 7 matches, with an economy rate of 7.15 and a strike rate of 17.44

Top Picks – Australia

• Marcus Stoinis – He was excellent with the bat during the 3rd match, scoring 64 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 164.10 and taking one wicket.
• Ben Dwarshuis – Ben Dwarshuis has taken 10 wickets in 5 matches, with an economy rate of 8.4 and a strike rate of 12. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Boom11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Tim David, Travis Head, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Marcus Stoinis(VC), Mitchell Marsh, Abhishek Sharma(C), Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Marsh

Vice-captain – Marcus Stoinis, Suryakumar Yadav

Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis

IND vs AUS Probable Winners:

This T20I battle between Australia and India has been highly competitive, and with the series tied 1-1, predicting a clear winner for the fourth match is difficult. Australia usually dominates on their home turf, but their lack of Travis Head and in-form seamer Josh Hazlewood saps some of their strength. India's batting appears to be more settled, giving them a slight advantage against an essentially raw Australian attack. If the visitors gain early momentum, they will see an opportunity to advance. To retake control, Mitchell Marsh and Tim David have to throw strong innings and increase the scoring rate. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

IND vs AUS FAQ

IND vs AUS Match Preview

India and Australia will face off again in Carrara for the series' fourth T20I. With both teams tied at 1-1, this match presents a significant opportunity for both sides to take the lead. The Australians will be buoyed by their home advantage, but the absence of a few regulars may leave them somewhat constrained against an Indian team on a roll following their most recent victory. 

IND vs AUS Match Details

India vs Australia – 4th T20I Match, India tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Carrara Oval, Queensland

Date & Time: 06th November 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs AUS Venue Stats 

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

Early conditions at Carrara Oval favour seamers because the new ball moves and swings more under lights. By the middle of the innings, the surface usually flattens out, giving batters more freedom.

IND vs AUS Weather Report

The weather will mostly be pleasant and cool, with no rain forecast as of yet.

IND vs AUS Last Five Matches

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: NZ vs WI Boom11 Prediction 2nd T20I match

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Dwarshuis

India Probable Playing XIs

Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube/ Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Abhishek Sharma – Abhishek Sharma is the top batter in the series, with 112 runs in three matches at an average of 37.33 and a strike rate of 167.16.
• Varun Chakarvarthy – Varun Chakarvarthy has emerged as India's most impactful bowler in the series. He has taken four wickets in two matches, with an economy of seven.

Top Picks – Australia

• Mitchell Marsh – Mitchell Marsh is the team's leading run-scorer, with 424 runs in 14 matches at an average of 38.54 and a strike rate of 161.21.
• Nathan Ellis – Nathan Ellis is the series' leading wicket-taker, with 6 wickets in 2 matches and an economy of 8.78. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Abhishek Sharma(C), Mitchell Marsh(VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan Ellis, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Marcus Stoinis

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, Suryakumar Yadav

Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis

IND vs AUS Probable Winners:

This T20I battle between Australia and India has been highly competitive, and with the series tied 1-1, predicting a clear winner for the fourth match is difficult. Australia usually dominates on their home turf, but their lack of Travis Head and in-form seamer Josh Hazlewood saps some of their strength. India's batting appears to be more settled, giving them a slight advantage against an essentially raw Australian attack. If the visitors gain early momentum, they will see an opportunity to advance. To retake control, Mitchell Marsh and Tim David have to throw strong innings and increase the scoring rate. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

IND vs AUS FAQ

IND vs AUS Match Preview

We're in the third game of the five-match series, and host Australia will look to extend their lead as they face World T20 Champions India. The Australians put on an outstanding performance in the final game, winning by four wickets. They dominated with both the bat and the ball and will look to draw confidence from their victory. The Indians are with their backs against the wall and will attempt to make a strong comeback. The Indians have performed well in this format over the last year. The team has lost only one of its last ten games and has an impressive record against the Australians. They will strive to deliver a better performance in this game. The Australians will be missing their key bowler, who is being rested for the remainder of the season, and it will be fascinating to see how well the rest of the team performs.

IND vs AUS Match Details

India vs Australia – 3rd T20I Match, India tour of Australia 2025 

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Date & Time: 02nd November 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

IND vs AUS Venue Stats 

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

The ball will come on the bat easily, allowing for stroke play. The average first-inning score is 158 runs, and a score of 180 or higher would be a competitive total at this venue.

IND vs AUS Weather Report

Hobart will have partly overcast skies, and batters will find the conditions difficult early in the game when the ball moves a little.

IND vs AUS Last Five Matches

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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IND vs AUS Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Short, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott

India Probable Playing XIs

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav

Topmost Picks for IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India

• Abhishek Sharma – Abhishek Sharma is India's top run-scorer in 2025, with an average of more than 48 in 14 innings. He has scored at least 24 runs in ten of his last twelve innings, so we expect him to deliver a good performance.
• Kuldeep Yadav – Kuldeep Yadav has taken 19 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of 7.12.

Top Picks – Australia

• Mitchell Marsh – Mitchell Marsh is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 346 runs in 10 matches at an average of 49.43 and a strike rate of 176.08.
• Nathan Ellis – Nathan Ellis is succeeding for the team with 8 wickets in 6 matches at an economy rate of 8.60.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for IND vs AUS Dream11 Team:

Josh Inglis, Abhishek Sharma(C), Mitchell Marsh(VC), Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan Ellis, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Abhishek Sharma, Marcus Stoinis

Vice-captain – Mitchell Marsh, Suryakumar Yadav

Wicketkeeper – Josh Inglis

IND vs AUS Probable Winners:

The Australians easily won the previous game, but they have performed poorly against the Indians in this format. The bowling line appears to be lacking the presence of Josh Hazelwood, and the remaining bowlers must perform well for the team to win. The Indians have an excellent batting lineup and a deep bowling attack. It will be an exciting match, but the Indians will have a slight advantage due to their stronger batting order. Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.

After the ODI series, India is taking on Australia for a 5-match T20I series. After the 1st T20I match was washed out, India took on Australia in the 2nd T20I at MCG. After a great batting display by Indian batters in 1st T20I, the picture in 2nd T20I was totally different.

In Canberra, Indian Batters seemed in great form, and after washing off, it was expected they would carry this form in the 2nd match. But nothing like this happened at MCG. Josh Hazlewood made a difference with his bowling. Hazlewood always bowled with precision, which created trouble whenever any batter faced him. 

While batting first, Indian batters crumble in Hazlewood's storm. He was also seen in good form in 1st T20I as well. He took early and crucial wickets of Shubman Gill, Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, and other power hitters. His brilliant bowling put the host nation in the driving seat.

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Josh Hazlewood Strikes; India’s Batting Collapses:

Since the ODI series, Josh Hazlewood has been exceptional in every match. In every match, he created a big difference between the two teams with his brilliant bowling spell. Though the first T20I was washed out, Hazlewood was the only wicket-taker. In the next one, he rattled India’s heavy power-packed top order with his brilliance.

Hazlewood dismantled India’s top order, starting with Shubman Gill’s dismissal in the third over. His devastating third over of the spell — the fifth of the innings — saw him remove Tilak Varma and captain Suryakumar Yadav in quick succession, conceding just a single run. Both batters, known for their explosive stroke play, were undone by his precision and pace. In his spell, a catch was dropped as well.

In the 2nd T20I match, Josh bowled an exceptional spell. In his spell, he only conceded 13 runs, at an economy of 3.20, and picked up 3 crucial pillars of India’s top order; Shubman Gill, Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma. His experience helped Australia take the lead in the series and win the match by 4 wickets.