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As the sun sets over Bengaluru this Sunday evening, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the thrilling finale of the T20I series between India and Australia. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be the stage for the ultimate showdown, with India already securing their 14th consecutive home T20I series win, holding a commanding 3-1 lead.
The Previous Triumph:
India's path to victory was paved in the previous match in Raipur, where they triumphed with a 20-run margin, asserting their dominance over the Australian side. The lone hiccup in India's otherwise flawless run came in the face of an extraordinary innings by Glenn Maxwell.
Series Dynamics:
India's consistent performance throughout the series makes them the clear favorites entering the final game. The visitors, though boasting commendable abilities, face an uphill battle with a less experienced lineup for this crucial encounter. Players like Matthew Wade, Travis Head, and Jason Behrendorff will need to deliver exceptional performances to overcome the formidable Indian side.
Pitch Analysis:
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium's pitch has historically favored pace bowlers over spinners in T20Is. A par score in the first innings is estimated to be around 180-185, setting the stage for an exciting battle between bat and ball.
Predicted Playing XIs:
India Predicted Playing XI:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shreyas Iyer
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Rinku Singh
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Axar Patel
- Deepak Chahar
- Mukesh Kumar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
Australia Predicted Playing XI:
- Travis Head
- Josh Philippe
- Ben McDermott
- Aaron Hardie
- Tim David
- Matthew Short
- Matthew Wade (c) (wk)
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Chris Green
- Jason Behrendorff
- Tanveer Sangha