India vs Australia, 3rd T20 Highlights
Match Summary
India defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the third T20 match at Hobart, leveling the series 1-1.
Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav on Winning the Toss
"Yes, it felt like we’d lost 19 or 20 tosses in a row, so it was great to break that streak. Winning the toss was important today, and I’m really happy with how the team performed."
Team Changes and Performance
Yadav praised the impact of recent team adjustments, highlighting the contributions of Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma, and Arshdeep Singh.
"Those guys were practising really hard and waiting for their chance. Washi showed great flexibility, Jitesh contributed well, and Arshdeep was outstanding. It felt like the right combination tonight."
Bowling Partnership of Bumrah and Arshdeep
"They’re a fantastic pair – a bit like Shubman and Abhishek up top. Bumrah does his job quietly, keeps it tight, and Arshdeep capitalizes from the other end. Together, they’re a really lethal combination."
Outlook for the Series
The series is now balanced at 1-1. The team is confident heading into a new venue with fresh challenges.
"It’s set up beautifully. We’re heading to a new venue, so it’ll be a fresh challenge, but the boys are confident and enjoying their cricket."
Australia's Perspective
Australian players admitted India’s bowling was superior and acknowledged they fell short by about 20 runs batting first.
"Yeah, we were probably 20 runs short. Credit to India - they bowled really well. We gave it our best in the field, but they deserved the win."
"We just needed those extra 20 runs. I liked the intent from our batters, especially Tim David, who came in after early wickets and played superbly. Stoinis too showed great experience at the end. In T20s, small margins - one or two good overs or bad overs - can change everything."
Key Players for Australia
- Tim David: Impressive innings after early wickets
- Marcus Stoinis: Showed valuable experience in the final overs
Author’s Summary: India’s balanced bowling attack and strategic team changes were pivotal in their 5-wicket win over Australia, leveling the T20 series 1-1 in Hobart.