IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Highlights
India secured a 5-wicket victory against Australia in the third T20I at Hobart, leveling the five-match series. The match saw a strong all-round effort from India, with key performances from Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, and Washington Sundar on a good batting wicket.
Match Context and Conditions
The game took place at the Bellerive Oval on a bright, sunny day. India aimed to improve their batting after a disappointing previous match in Melbourne, where their top order collapsed. With the first game washed out, India needed to win to keep the series alive. Both teams hoped for better batting conditions in Hobart, with Suryakumar Yadav especially keen on winning the toss.
Key Moments and Performances
- Australia set a target of 187 runs but were restricted to 186, thanks to disciplined bowling from Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy.
- India chased the target successfully in 18.3 overs.
- Washington Sundar played a standout innings, remaining unbeaten on 49 from 23 balls.
- Contributions were seen throughout the Indian batting lineup.
“Washington Sundar justified his selection with an unbeaten 49 off just 23 balls,”
This win kept India in contention for the series, preventing Australia from sealing it early after their earlier ODI success.
Series Status
The Men in Blue have now leveled the T20I series 1-1, setting up a competitive remainder of the contests.
Author’s summary: India’s balanced team effort, highlighted by Washington Sundar’s impactful batting and key bowling by Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, secured a vital win to level the T20I series against Australia in Hobart.