IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Highlights: India Triumphs by 5 Wickets
India produced a spirited, all-round performance to level the five-match T20I series against Australia in Hobart on Sunday. The visitors successfully chased down 187 runs in 18.3 overs, securing a five-wicket victory at the Bellerive Oval.
Match Overview
On a bright afternoon in Hobart, India faced a must-win situation after losing the previous match in Melbourne, where their top order struggled against the Australian bowlers. With the opening game washed out, a loss here would have ruled them out of the series.
Key Performances
- Washington Sundar justified his selection with an unbeaten 49 off just 23 deliveries, steering India to victory.
- Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy played crucial roles with the ball, helping to contain Australia at 186.
Quotes and Highlights
“It was a spirited all-round performance from India to level the series.”
The Men in Blue were more composed under pressure, showing improved batting depth and sharper execution in the field.
Series Context
With this win, the series is now level, and both teams will head into the next fixture with renewed intensity. Suryakumar Yadav will be keen to capitalize on better batting conditions in the matches ahead.
Author’s Summary
India’s balanced team effort, highlighted by Sundar’s brisk unbeaten knock and disciplined bowling from Arshdeep and Chakravarthy, powered them to a crucial series-leveling win over Australia in Hobart.