Australia vs India 3rd T20I Live: Tim David's Fast Fifty and India’s Batting Struggles
India won the toss and chose to field in the third T20I against Australia at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. Tim David produced a rapid 50 off 23 balls for Australia following early strikes from Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh.
Match Context
Australia leads the five-match series 1-0, making this match crucial for India. A defeat would end India's hopes of leveling the series, requiring a strong batting response from the Men in Blue.
Australia’s Innings Highlights
- Tim David scored 74 runs from 38 balls, hitting a full delivery flat to Tilak Varma at long-off before being dismissed by Shivam Dube.
- Marcus Stoinis contributed significantly, reaching his fifty with three boundaries off Arshdeep Singh.
- Stoinis survived a close dismissal after a low catch by Rinku Singh was reviewed and ruled 'not out' because the ball bounced first.
- Matthew Short hit a six off Abhishek Sharma, which Arshdeep Singh failed to catch at the boundary.
India’s Bowling Performances
- Varun Chakaravarthy bowled a superb over, claiming two wickets: Mitchell Marsh caught by Tilak Varma and Mitchell Owen dismissed for a golden duck.
- Arshdeep Singh provided early breakthroughs with effective bowling.
Srikkanth criticized India’s batting order during the match.
Captain's Ambition
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is seeking a win after the team’s collapse in Melbourne earlier in the series.
Summary: Tim David's explosive innings fuels Australia's dominance while India struggles with a fragile batting order, making this game pivotal for India's series comeback.
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