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India vs Australia Match Prediction: Who will win today’s AUS vs IND 2025 3rd T20I match?

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After a splendid run of T20I form that saw them clinch the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Asia Cup amid a plethora of bilateral trophies, India are finally up against a real challenge. The Men in Blue are in the middle of a high-profile series against Australia, and things aren’t going swimmingly at the moment.

India were in a decent position during the series opener in Canberra, but rain ensured a washout. Then, in Melbourne, Suryakumar Yadav and company were blown away by a stunning new-ball spell from Josh Hazlewood. More importantly, both their team combination as well as the suitability of their players to the conditions Down Under are suspect at the moment.

On Sunday, November 2, India will lock horns with the Aussies in the third T20I at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The visitors will know that they need to secure a victory if they are to stay in contention to lift the trophy.

Australia will be without Hazlewood, who has been rested keeping the Ashes in mind. Glenn Maxwell is back, however, and the hosts will be keen on sustaining their stellar form in the shortest format.

### India’s T20I squad for the Australia tour:
– Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
– Abhishek Sharma
– Shubman Gill (vice-captain)
– Tilak Varma
– Nitish Kumar Reddy
– Shivam Dube
– Axar Patel
– Jitesh Sharma (wk)
– Varun Chakaravarthy
– Jasprit Bumrah
– Arshdeep Singh
– Kuldeep Yadav
– Harshit Rana
– Sanju Samson (wk)
– Rinku Singh
– Washington Sundar

### Australia’s T20I squad for the India series:
– Mitchell Marsh (c)
– Sean Abbott (games 1-3)
– Xavier Bartlett
– Mahli Beardman (games 3-5)
– Tim David
– Ben Dwarshuis (games 4-5)
– Nathan Ellis
– Josh Hazlewood (games 1-2)
– Ben McDermott (standby player)
– Glenn Maxwell (games 3-5)
– Travis Head
– Josh Inglis
– Matthew Kuhnemann
– Mitchell Owen
– Josh Philippe
– Tanveer Sangha
– Matthew Short
– Marcus Stoinis

### AUS vs IND 2025: Can India pull level in the 5-match series?

Can India overcome the Aussie pace challenge? More importantly, can their bowling ask questions of a power-packed batting lineup? It’s certainly possible, but it doesn’t seem probable right now.

India’s middle order seems ill-equipped to counter the conditions in Australia. Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube have blown hot and cold of late, while captain Suryakumar Yadav looks completely out of sorts. Harshit Rana is slated to bat at No. 8, meaning that the Men in Blue don’t have the depth they so desperately crave.

Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma will breathe easy in Hazlewood’s absence, and the third T20I will probably be their best shot at a victory so far. But the fact of the matter is that India are overly reliant on their openers, particularly Abhishek, to do the bulk of the run-scoring.

Australia, despite seeing their bowling attack take a hit, will likely be the favorites for the encounter. India are in with a real chance and shouldn’t be counted out, but their performances so far just haven’t been convincing.

**Prediction:** Australia to win the 3rd T20I vs India.
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“That just got him off” – Former India bowler on Suryakumar Yadav’s knock in AUS vs IND 2025 1st T20I

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Former India seamer Varun Aaron has opined that Suryakumar Yadav’s knock in the first T20I against Australia would give him a lot of confidence. He noted that the unconventional batter’s six off Josh Hazlewood’s bowling provided the required momentum.

Suryakumar scored an unbeaten 39 off 24 deliveries in the first T20I between India and Australia played in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29. However, the match ended without a result as rain interrupted play when India were 97/1 in 9.4 overs after being asked to bat first.

During an interaction on the Star Sports show ‘Follow the Blues,’ Aaron was asked about his thoughts on Suryakumar’s innings in the game. He said,
“I think this will give him a lot of confidence. No matter how big a batter you are, we saw it with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the ODI series — even with almost 15,000 ODI runs, when you don’t get runs, you suddenly feel like you can’t hit a single boundary. Suryakumar was averaging 11 before he came into this innings, and he has batted just like Suryakumar Yadav.”

Aaron further highlighted the significance of Suryakumar’s first shot off Hazlewood, adding,
“That first shot against Josh Hazlewood was just a statement shot because the previous ball, most batsmen after getting a ball like that, to which he was beaten all ends up, would be a bit cautious and try and take a safe route. But Suryakumar Yadav did what he does best. That was an unbelievable six. That just got him off.”

Aaron also lamented how rain played spoilsport as Suryakumar seemed on course for a big score while targeting Nathan Ellis in the tenth over. The Indian captain had already smashed the Aussie seamer for two fours and a six off the first three balls of that over.

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel also shared his thoughts on Star Sports, focusing on Suryakumar’s footwork after the six off Hazlewood.
“When you get one of your favorite shots at the start, which Suryakumar got here, the shot he played off Hazlewood’s bowling, after that, although no runs came off two balls, it seemed like the footwork had almost returned. The surety was being seen in the footwork,” he said.

Parthiv added that the defensive field settings by Australian bowler Matthew Kuhnemann also worked in Suryakumar’s favour.
“After that, when Kuhnemann came to bowl, he hadn’t bowled even his first ball and had kept the cover fielder back. It means the thought process was defensive. When such big players know that the bowler is bowling only with a defensive thought process, then you can attack,” observed Parthiv.

To conclude, Parthiv expressed surprise at Australia’s game plan against Suryakumar Yadav. He pointed out that the hosts kept two fielders in the deep on the leg side and bowled on the Indian captain’s legs, noting that boundary dimensions don’t matter much when the ball is played in that area.

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Suryakumar Yadav averages paltry 16.28 in T20 tournament finals: Stats

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**Suryakumar Yadav Averages Paltry 16.28 in T20 Tournament Finals: Stats**

*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 28, 2025, 11:54 AM*

For the first time in history, India and Pakistan will face off in the final of the Asia Cup. The highly anticipated clash is set to take place at the Dubai International Stadium on September 28. While Team India remains unbeaten in the tournament, concerns have arisen over the form of their captain, Suryakumar Yadav.

### Struggling Form in 2025

Suryakumar Yadav’s (SKY) recent T20 International (T20I) form has been underwhelming. In 2025 alone, he has averaged a disappointing 12.37, scoring just 99 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 110. His batting style, particularly his premeditated shots like the pick-up flick, has often let him down this year. Notably, his only significant innings came against Pakistan in the group stage, where he remained unbeaten on 47. In all other nine innings, he failed to surpass 15 runs and recorded three ducks.

### Underwhelming Record in T20 Finals

Despite being recognized as one of the best T20 batters of his generation, SKY’s performance in high-pressure finals has been far from impressive. According to ESPNcricinfo records, he has appeared in seven T20 finals, scoring just 114 runs at a modest average of 16.28. His strike rate in these matches stands at 112.87, hampered by a few low scores including a duck and multiple single-digit contributions. His highest score in any final is 48.

### IPL and Other Finals Performances

Four of Suryakumar’s seven T20 final appearances have come in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Across these finals, his scores were 24, 5, 15, and 19. He also appeared in the Champions League T20 final once, where he was dismissed without scoring. In 2024, SKY played his first T20 final representing India—the T20 World Cup final against South Africa—but managed only three runs.

### A Bright Spot: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

SKY’s last T20 final appearance was in last year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. He played a crucial innings of 48 runs off 35 balls, helping Mumbai chase down a 175-run target against Madhya Pradesh and secure the championship. This performance remains his best in any final to date.

### Overall Impressive T20I Career

Despite recent struggles, Suryakumar Yadav’s overall T20I career stats are commendable. Over 89 matches, he has amassed 2,669 runs at an average of 37.59 with a striking rate of 164.65. He has recorded 21 half-centuries and 4 centuries in the format. Additionally, SKY holds the joint third-most Player-of-the-Match awards in T20Is, with 16 to his name.

Notably, he is the first cricketer to score T20I centuries in four different countries: South Africa, England, New Zealand, and India, highlighting his adaptability on foreign pitches.

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As the Asia Cup final approaches, all eyes will be on Suryakumar Yadav to see if he can rediscover his best form and lead India to glory against their arch-rivals Pakistan.

*Stay tuned for live updates from the Dubai International Stadium.*
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Suryakumar backs Jemimah to shine in Women’s World Cup

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**Suryakumar Backs Jemimah Rodrigues to Shine in Women’s World Cup 2025**

*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 27, 2025, 03:44 PM*

India’s men’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has expressed strong confidence in Jemimah Rodrigues ahead of the Women’s World Cup 2025. This tournament marks Jemimah’s first-ever World Cup appearance since her ODI debut in 2018. She is set to play her maiden World Cup match against Sri Lanka on September 30 at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium.

**Praise for Jemimah’s Resilience**

Jemimah recently recovered from a viral fever that sidelined her for two games in a three-match ODI series against Australia. Despite this setback, Suryakumar praised her resilience and positive attitude. Speaking in a video uploaded on BCCI Women X, he said, “I think for Jemi, the best way to describe her is ‘chhota packet, bada dhamaka’,” highlighting her impactful presence despite her small stature.

He added that Jemimah always stays calm and keeps a smile on her face even in tough situations, demonstrating admirable mental strength.

**Confidence Ahead of the World Cup**

Suryakumar expressed faith in Jemimah’s ability to deliver strong performances on the biggest stage. “Playing in the World Cup is a great opportunity, and I’m confident she’ll deliver,” he said.

The 35-year-old also complimented Jemimah’s energy, calling it “amazing” and “infectious,” which he believes boosts the morale of the entire team.

**Learning from Jemimah’s Composure Under Pressure**

Highlighting Jemimah’s performances in high-pressure matches, Suryakumar shared that the Indian men’s team draws inspiration from her. “We also get to learn a lot from her in big, high-pressure games,” he remarked.

He added that her ability to perform under pressure is something the team aspires to emulate. Advising Jemimah, he encouraged her to keep doing what she has been doing and to enjoy every moment on the field.

**Strong World Cup Preparations**

Jemimah has made a promising start to her World Cup preparations, scoring 66 runs off 68 balls, including eight fours, in a warm-up match against England held on September 27 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, Suryakumar himself is facing challenges with the bat in the ongoing Asia Cup, having scored 71 runs across five innings, averaging 23.66 with a strike rate of 107.57.

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*Watch the full video with Suryakumar’s comments on BCCI Women X and stay tuned for more updates on the Women’s World Cup 2025.*
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Suryakumar Yadav Fined 30% Of His Match Fees For His Tribute To Indian Armed Forces After India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Clash

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Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has been fined 30 percent of his match fee for comments made after the Asia Cup group league match against Pakistan, tournament organisers announced on Friday.

The penalty follows Suryakumar’s remarks alluding to the military skirmish between India and Pakistan in May. Pakistan had filed a complaint with the ICC, accusing him of making political comments after he dedicated India’s win over their archrivals on September 14 to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and the Indian armed forces.

Suryakumar pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was reportedly instructed to refrain from making any statements that could be interpreted as political for the remainder of the tournament. The hearing was conducted by ICC match referee Richie Richardson.

Tensions between the two teams have been high throughout the tournament. The situation escalated when India refused to engage in the traditional handshake with Pakistani players at the toss and after the games, as a gesture of solidarity with the Pahalgam victims.

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‘Please Take This As A Cricketing Observation’: Mohammad Kaif Clarifies His Tweet After Jasprit Bumrah Calls His Assessment ‘Inaccurate’ Amid Asia Cup 2025

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Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has politely responded to Jasprit Bumrah’s remarks regarding his observation about Suryakumar Yadav’s utilization of the pacer, calling the comment inaccurate. Kaif clarified that his statement was merely a cricketing observation made as a well-wisher and admirer, and was not intended to be critical.

In the ongoing Asia Cup, Suryakumar Yadav often bowls three overs upfront of Bumrah, which leaves the right-arm speedster with only one over at the end. Although Bumrah has struggled slightly at times, he has still delivered crucial performances for the Indian team. The Ahmedabad-born bowler remains the second-highest wicket-taker for India in the competition, with five wickets in four matches.

Earlier, Bumrah retweeted Kaif’s tweet and wrote, “Inaccurate before, inaccurate again.” Responding to Bumrah on X, Kaif maintained a respectful tone: “Please take this as a cricketing observation from a well-wisher and an admirer. You are Indian cricket’s biggest match-winner and I know what it takes to give it all when on field wearing India colours.”

In India’s recent match against Bangladesh, Jasprit Bumrah played a key role in their 41-run victory. Despite having leaked over 40 runs against Pakistan in an earlier game, Bumrah was in top form against Bangladesh, finishing with impressive bowling figures of 4-0-18-2. His disciplined bowling helped the Men in Blue defend a modest total of 168, restricting Bangladesh to 127.

India’s batting in the match was largely led by Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 75 runs off just 37 deliveries, continuing his formidable form in the tournament. Although India’s finish was not as strong as fans might have hoped, the team maintained control throughout. Bangladesh started positively but lost regular wickets, with Kuldeep Yadav shining as the pick of the Indian bowlers by claiming three wickets.

Looking ahead, India is set to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup final on September 28, Sunday, in Dubai. Before that high-stakes encounter, the Men in Blue will use their game against Sri Lanka to fine-tune their preparations and strategies.
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Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav Shares Tips With Oman Players After Team India Wins The Match By 21 Runs

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Team India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav was seen engaging warmly with Oman players after India secured a 21-run victory on Friday, September 19. During the post-match presentation, Oman captain Jatinder Singh spoke about their conversation, saying, “Surya spoke about the game and praised us, which means a lot. Our boys had enquiries about the various T20 game phases. It was a pleasure to speak with him.”

In the lead-up to the match, Jatinder had also expressed excitement about sharing the field with some of his cricketing idols. Following the game, players from both teams were seen taking pictures together, highlighting the spirit of camaraderie.

Recognizing the valiant effort from their opponents, Suryakumar Yadav led the Indian team towards the Oman dugout to initiate handshakes and exchange smiles. This gesture was especially significant, coming just days after Indian players were seen skipping handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts.

### India Escapes Defeat Against Oman

India wrapped up their group stage campaign at the Asia Cup 2025 in dominant fashion by defeating Oman by 21 runs in their final group match. With this win, India not only secured the top spot in their group but also maintained an unbeaten record heading into the Super Four stage.

Winning the toss, India captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to bat first on a pitch that looked conducive for scoring—a decision that paid off. Despite a few early setbacks, the Indian batting lineup posted a competitive total of 188/8 in 20 overs. Sanju Samson anchored the innings with a fluent 56-run knock, providing stability and momentum.

Setting a challenging target of 189, India faced an Oman side playing against the T20 World Champions for the first time. Although the Indian bowling attack was without key players Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy, they managed to maintain composure and kept Oman at bay during the crucial final overs. Oman were eventually restricted to 167/4 in 20 overs.

It was also a memorable day for Arshdeep Singh, who became the quickest pacer to reach 100 T20I wickets, achieving the milestone in just 64 matches. He is the first Indian bowler to accomplish this feat, adding another highlight to India’s victory.
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