IND vs AUS Highlights
Shubman Gill finally found his rhythm with the bat, while Abhishek Sharma struggled to make an early impact.
Key Bowling Performances
Axar Patel’s two crucial wickets set the tone for the match, and Washington Sundar’s late three-wicket burst sealed the victory as India outclassed Australia by 48 runs, taking a commanding 2-1 lead in the series. Shivam Dube struck back rapidly, removing Tim David just after conceding a six, firmly placing India in control.
Axar turned the game on its head with two quick wickets, dismantling Australia’s top order and shifting the momentum firmly in India’s favour during the chase.
India’s Batting Innings
Earlier, India scored 167/8, a total shaped by bright starts but lost momentum later. After a solid 56-run opening stand, Abhishek Sharma was out soon after the powerplay. Shivam Dube was promoted to face the spinners but was dismissed by Nathan Ellis, who disrupted India’s flow.
Although Shubman Gill scored a steady 46 off 39 balls, his slow strike rate (117.95) held back the team's acceleration. The dismissal of Suryakumar Yadav increased the pressure, followed by quick wickets of Tilak Varma and Jitesh Sharma, ending hopes of crossing the 200-run mark.
A late unbeaten 21 off 11 balls from Axar Patel added some momentum, but Australia’s disciplined bowling restricted India from exploiting the early advantage.
Summary
India’s combined spin bowling excellence and timely breakthroughs overshadowed Australia's chase, securing a strong series lead.
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