After an eight-over-per-side thriller in Nagpur where India managed to level the series 1-1, the 3rd and final T20 of the series will be played in Hyderabad. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium of Hyderabad will be hosting the game, hence, we will be discussing the pitch report and the T20 records of the venue in this article.
With the return of Bumrah into the side, the bowling line-up of the hosts looks better. Captain Rohit Sharma as well seems to have got his touch back as he scored a flawless 20-ball 46* in the Nagpur game. For the Aussies, Matthew Wade has been in firing with the bat and Captain Aaron Finch as well has looked in good touch. Hence, we might be up for a thrilling series decider on Sunday.
Hyderabad T20 Records
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium of Hyderabad has hosted only one T20 International so far, which was back in 2019. It was a high-scoring game where India chased down a 207-run total against West Indies.
| Total matches | 1 |
| Matches won bowling first | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 207 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 209 |
| Highest total recorded | 209/4 (18.4 Ov) by IND vs WI |
| Highest score chased | 209/4 (18.4 Ov) by IND vs WI |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a belter of a surface where batters enjoy their time. The ball comes easily onto the bat here and the batters go on to score big once they are set. No total can really be called safe at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad. Batters dominate the game here throughout, however, the spinners might be able to slow down the scoring rate if they bowl in the right areas. The pacers generally go for runs here and would need to use their variations in order to contain the batters here.
As the match progresses, the batting only gets easier at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium hence it would be wise to chase after winning the toss here.
Hyderabad Weather Forecast for IND vs AUS T20
The weather will remain partly cloudy in Hyderabad during the matchday. The temperature will remain pleasant at around 23ºC during the match hours. Winds NNW and variable.
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Match Details
IND vs AUS, 3rd T20I