Australia's Predicted XI vs India, 3rd T20I: Will Travis Head Get A Chance?

India will face Australia in 3rd T20I of Australia in India, five-match T20I Series 2023 on November 28 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST. It has been a disappointing outing so far for the Australian team, who have conceded way too many runs in both matches. While their batting department has been in solid touch, their bowlers have failed to keep things tight against the Indian batters, ultimately leading to two defeats in two matches.

In the first T20I, Australia put up a commanding 208/3 in 20 overs backed by two splendid knocks from Josh Inglis and Steve Smith. The duo, who also featured in the ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad, put up 131 runs together, as Inglis brought up his maiden international century. However, India ended up chasing the target with Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan registering half-centuries.

Their bowling effort once again was not up to the mark in the second T20I, where they conceded 235 runs in the first innings. Tim David, Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade chipped in with good knocks, but they fell 44 runs short.

Here's how Australia might line-up for this clash.

Openers: Steve Smith, Matthew Short

Steve Smith did not have the best of World Cup campaigns, but is looking to earn his place next in the T20 World Cup. He smashed a valiant half-century in the first match and despite being dismissed early in the second, he is likely to continue in the opening slot.

Matthew Short is another contender for the opening spot in the upcoming T20 World Cup. He got going with some beautiful shots in the second T20I but was dismissed by a brilliant googly from Ravi Bishnoi. He too is likely to continue in the same position for the upcoming match.

Middle order: