Beyond merely securing a series victory, both teams will seek to evaluate the strengths of their squads as they prepare for the T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka in February. While India has historically had the advantage over Australia in bilateral T20I matches, the hosts have recently adopted a more aggressive style of play.

Key players to watch for India in this match include Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, both of whom possess the ability to dominate any opposition on their best days. For Australia, Travis Head is expected to be a significant threat to India, while Josh Hazlewood, who has been in exceptional form, will be pivotal with the ball.

During the opening T20 International, the Australian fast bowler initially had the Indian captain under

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