India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Nathan Ellis And Other Key Player Battles To Watch Out For
In a bid to secure the five-match T20I series early, India will take on Australia in the third match on Tuesday, November 28. The match will commence at 7:00 PM IST. Currently on a roll and leading the series 2-0, India will aim to maintain its winning momentum in the third T20I in Guwahati. The Men in Blue put on a comprehensive performance in the second T20I to defeat Australia by 44 runs and look primed to replicate their success against the visitors on Tuesday.
On the other hand, Australia will seek to regroup after facing consecutive defeats leading up to the must-win encounter. While their batters have shown promise, the onus is on their bowlers to deliver an improved performance for the visitors to stay alive in the series.
We take a look at five key matchups that could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Nathan Ellis
After a challenging start to the series, Yashasvi Jaiswal found his form in the second T20I and clinched the Player of the Match award. The left-handed batter produced a scintillating knock of 25-ball 53, propelling India to a formidable total of 235/4.
So far, the opener has amassed runs with a strike rate of 224.24. Jaiswal will be expected to carry the momentum into the third T20I, where he will be up against Australian pacer Nathan Ellis. The right-arm speedster finished with figures of 3/45 in the second match at Thiruvananthapuram. The early showdown between these two players will shape the course of the match.
Ishan Kishan vs Adam Zampa
Ishan Kishan continued his impressive run with another stellar performance in the second T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium. The southpaw crafted a 32-ball 52 in India's 44-run victory at