AUS vs IND T20 Series 2025: India Levels Series Against Australia
The Indian cricket team, led by Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar, secured a victory over Australia in the third match of the AUS vs IND T20 2025 series. India won by five wickets with nine balls remaining, levelling the five-match series.
Key Performances
- Arshdeep Singh took three crucial wickets, finishing with figures of 3/35.
- Washington Sundar scored a swift 49 not out from 23 balls, including three fours and four sixes.
Match Progress
Chasing a target of 187 set by Australia, India reached the target in 18.3 overs. Australia scored 186/6 on a batting-friendly pitch at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Tim David and Marcus Stoinis contributed fifties for Australia.
Nathan Ellis was the standout bowler for Australia, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs.
Arshdeep Singh made an immediate impact by dismissing Travis Head and Josh Inglis early, reducing Australia to 14/2. Tim David then boosted Australia’s innings with a rapid fifty off just 23 balls.
Series Context
- India’s win in Hobart came after a narrow four-wicket loss in Melbourne.
- The opening match in Canberra was abandoned due to rain, keeping the series tightly contested.
Washington Sundar's innings was pivotal in guiding the T20 World Cup champions and current world No. 1 team across the finish line.
Author's summary: India’s balanced bowling and Washington Sundar’s explosive batting powered a crucial five-wicket win to even the T20 series against Australia in Hobart.