Published 15:54 IST, January 6th 2021

India vs Australia 3rd Test live stream, pitch report, Sydney weather forecast, preview

India vs Australia 3rd Test: Australia will take on India in the third Test of the four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Thursday, January 7 at the SCG.

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Australia will take on India in third Test of four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on Thursday, January 7 at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.  India vs Australia live streaming will commence at 5:00 AM (IST). Ahe of India vs Australia 3rd Test, here is a look at India vs Australia live streaming details, India vs Australia pitch report, Sydney wear forecast, India vs Australia live scores details and match preview.

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India vs Australia 3rd Test match preview

India were thrashed in first Test where y recorded lowest Test score in ir 88-year old cricketing history. However, Men in Blue me a solid comeback and secured a commanding win in 2nd Test to draw series level at 1-1. SCG Test will be crucial for both teams as a win here will secure series for m. As far as teams are concerned, both sides have received major boosts. For India, Rohit Sharma has returned to playing XI whereas Australia are likely to field David Warner who has recovered from a groin injury. With series evenly poised at 1-1, fans are in for an exciting contest between two cricketing giants. 

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India vs Australia pitch report

surface at Sydney has been favourable for  batsmen in last few matches. Tritionally as well, SCG pitch has assisted spinners and slowed down as game progresses.  aver first innings score at this venue in last five matches has been 458 which is why captain winning toss is likely to bat first. As far as record at SCG is concerned,  teams batting first have won 47 matches while teams batting second have triumphed on 41 occasions. 

Sydney wear forecast

wear during commencement of India vs Australia 3rd Test will be partly sunny. According to AccuWear,  temperature in Sydney is expected to be around between 19-23°C during all five days of match. Meanwhile, humidity levels throughout course of match will be ideal and will hover between 50-70%. re will be a little cover during course of five days and with real chances of rain interrupting game, fans are in for an exciting contest.

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India vs Australia 3rd Test live streaming details

For India vs Australia 3rd Test live telecast in India, fans can tune into  Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) at 5:00 AM (IST) on Thursday, January 7. For India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia.  live streaming of India vs Australia 3rd Test will be available for fans on  SonyLIV app.

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15:54 IST, January 6th 2021