Australia has taken a 1-0 lead in the T20 series by defeating India by 4 wickets in Melbourne. The first match of both the teams was washed out due to rain, so after 2 matches Australia is ahead in the series. Since a total of 5 matches are to be played in the series, it also ended in a tie at 2-2. To win the series or move towards a draw, India will have to win the third T20 match. Know here when and where the third T20 match of both the teams will be played.

When and where will the third T20 be played?

The third T20 match between India and Australia will be played on November 2 at Bellerive Oval ground in Hobart. This match will start at 1:45 pm Indian time. Team India will have to win this match at any cost to remain in the race to win the series.

Team India’s record in Hobart

The Indian team has played 5 T20 matches on this ground so far, in which its win-loss record is 3-2. India and Australia have come face to face here only once, in which the Kangaroo team was victorious. Here Team India has defeated Sri Lanka twice and Pakistan and Zimbabwe once each. India last played T20 match here in 2012, when it defeated Sri Lanka.

Schedule of remaining matches of India-Australia

India vs Australia The first T20 match was played in Canberra, but the match could not be completed due to rain. The second match was played in Melbourne, in which Australia won by 4 wickets. Now the third match will be played in Hobart on 2 November, and the fourth match will be played in Gold Coast on 6 November. The final match of the series is going to be held in Brisbane on 8 November.

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India Next ODI Series In Australia: India ended the series with a win by defeating Australia in the third ODI. Australia won this ODI series 2-1, but Team India’s victory in the third ODI has made the hearts of the fans happy. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were the heroes of this victory of India. There was an unbroken partnership of 168 runs between these two star players. Rohit Sharma scored unbeaten 121 runs in 125 balls. Whereas Virat Kohli played an unbeaten inning of 74 runs in 81 balls. But after this match played in Sydney, Virat-Rohit said goodbye to Australia.

Why did Virat-Rohit say goodbye?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have already retired from Test and T20 International. These two star players of the Indian cricket team now play only ODI cricket. In such a situation, it can be assumed that this is the last tour of Rohit-Virat in Australia as cricketers. After leading Team India to victory in the third ODI, Virat and Rohit thanked the Australian fans who came to the stadium.

Next ODI series with Australia?

No next ODI series will be played between India and Australia till the 2027 World Cup. The schedule of the Indian cricket team till the next ODI World Cup is fixed. Whereas Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can announce their retirement after playing ODI World Cup 2027. In such a situation, it can be considered very difficult for Virat and Rohit to come to Australia for the next ODI series.

Rohit-Virat said- ‘Thank you’

Regarding his experience in Australia, Rohit Sharma said, ‘I have loved playing in Sydney. Memories of 2008 came before me, it was all very good. Rohit further said that I don’t know whether we as cricketers will be able to play here again or not, but I enjoyed every moment here today.

Virat Kohli also expressed his gratitude to the Australian fans and said, ‘I think we started here from 2013. I have loved coming and playing in this country, we have played a lot of cricket here. The Australian crowd has always supported us here on this ground.

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