Overview
- Play begins at 11:45 AM IST with the toss at 11:15 AM IST at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
- The match will air on the Sony Sports Network in India with streaming on SonyLiv, and Amazon Prime Video is also carrying the stream.
- Australia leads the three-match series after a six-wicket win in the opener, with the second game washed out after 2.1 overs.
- Around a 60% chance of rain is forecast, and a batting-friendly surface is expected with early swing on offer for fast bowlers.
- Form guide and narratives include Mitchell Marsh’s strong run, Travis Head seeking a platform at the top, and Tim Robinson’s century in the first T20I as both teams assess combinations.