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It’s probably not shocking that India are almost done
with the series given the strange scheduling of this series against a team that
features a core of worn-out players from an ODI World Cup-winning group.
India are a new team going into the World Cup, and
they’ve relished playing under the aggressive captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav.
However, the first two matches were largely competitive, which is a credit to
Australia’s depth and a hotly fought rivalry that nearly always ends well.
Australia’s chances of winning the series are in doubt
as they prepare to travel from the southwest region of the nation to Guwahati
in the east in less than 48 hours. Australia looked lethargic in a 44-run loss
in the second Twenty20 International.
It will be important for Australia to make adjustments
to their lineups and tactics in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, which is in
less than six months. Notable performances included big-hitting Tim David
unleashing a tornado in Thiruvananthapuram, a positive indication for a squad
in need of a finisher, and 22-year-old legspinner Tanveer Sangha, who has
showed bravery in trying circumstances.
With a new-look squad that successfully built on a
tight series-opening victory, India is enjoying a tonic as the World Cup fades
and the IPL 2024 trade flurry picks up steam. Before Rinku Singh took over in
the final overs of the innings, all four of their best batsmen had already
scored half-centuries in the series, demonstrating how thrilling their batting
has been. Although their bowlers have had a harder task, India has shown
urgency in the field under the dynamic Suryakumar.
They’ll be hoping to build on their successful T20
World Cup preparations thus far.