AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction – 3rd T20I, India Tour of Australia 2025
The 3rd T20I between Australia national cricket team and India national cricket team will be played on 2 November 2025 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. With the five-match series finely poised, both teams will be under pressure to seize momentum. Australia, playing at home, want to assert their advantage; India aim to maintain composure and strike with precision.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, 2 November 2025
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia
- Format: Twenty20 International (T20I)
- Series: India Tour of Australia 2025/26
Team Previews
Australia (AUS)
Australia come into this match with a home crowd advantage and a squad blending experience and new talent. Their top order features aggressive hitters while the bowling mix covers pace and spin, suited to Hobart’s surface. Australia will aim to exploit power-play and post a strong total or defend intelligently.
India (IND)
India bring a strong batting line-up and quality bowlers to this deciding fixture. Their batters have shown intent and rotation of strike, while the bowling attack includes spinners and pacers capable of delivering in foreign conditions. India’s adaptability under pressure will be crucial.
Probable XIs (Tentative)
Australia – Probable XI
- Travis Head
- Matthew Short
- Tim David
- Mitchell Owen
- Marcus Stoinis
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Nathan Ellis
- Xavier Bartlett
- Matthew Kuhnemann
- Josh Hazlewood
India – Probable XI
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Rinku Singh
- Axar Patel
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
- Washington Sundar
- Sanju Samson (wk)
Top Fantasy Picks
- Suryakumar Yadav (India): As captain and aggressive batter, he is expected to influence the game significantly.
- Mitchell Marsh (Australia): All-rounder and home skipper; balanced fantasy profile.
- Abhishek Sharma (India): Young opener, potential to set the tone with the bat.
- Xavier Bartlett (Australia): Pace bowler likely to exploit early rhythm; value pick.
- Tilak Varma (India): Explosive middle-order batter with upside for big score.
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia): Experienced pacer who can take early wickets or stem runs.
- Kuldeep Yadav (India): Spinner who can exploit middle overs; fantasy differential.
- Tim David (Australia): Big-shot hitter, could change momentum in short time.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain (2× points): Suryakumar Yadav or Mitchell Marsh
- Vice-Captain (1.5× points): Abhishek Sharma or Xavier Bartlett
Match Prediction
With home conditions favouring Australia and momentum at their disposal, they hold a slight edge. However, India’s batting depth and skillful bowling attack could tilt the match in their favour.
Prediction: Australia to win by around 4-6 wickets if chasing, or by 20-30 runs if they bat first.
Fantasy Tips
- Confirm toss before final locking of team; chasing side may gain extra value at Hobart.
- Include at least two all-rounders for dual contribution (bat + bowl).
- Pick one or two top-order batsmen from each side (they typically face most deliveries).
- Spread bowlers across both teams to mitigate risk.
- Monitor final playing XI close to match start to incorporate any late-changes.
Conclusion
The 3rd T20I between Australia and India on 2 November 2025 is a high-stakes encounter with strong fantasy appeal. Key picks like Suryakumar Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Abhishek Sharma and Xavier Bartlett can make a big difference. Build a balanced Dream11 cricket pool with high-ceiling names and reliable performers. With Australia slightly favoured due to conditions, backing them along with key Indian contributors may provide the best strategy.
