IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: India Levels Series 1-1
In a thrilling third T20 International, India chased down a target of 187 runs set by Australia, securing a five-wicket win and leveling the five-match series at 1-1.
Match Highlights
- Australia posted a competitive total of 186/6, fueled by half-centuries from Tim David (74 off 38 balls) and Marcus Stoinis (64 off 39 balls).
- India’s bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh (3/35) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/33), effectively restrained the Australian batting lineup.
- India lost early wickets—Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar Yadav fell within the first 12 overs—making the chase challenging.
Key Performances in India’s Chase
Washington Sundar was the linchpin in India’s successful run chase, remaining unbeaten on 49 balls and guiding the team to victory with nine balls to spare.
- Tilak Varma contributed 29 runs off 26 balls.
- Jitesh Sharma added a quick 22 runs off 13 balls.
"Washington Sundar played a vital innings at the back-end while Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy excelled with the ball as India defeated Australia by five wickets to level the five-match T20I series 1-1."
"Jitesh Sharma hits the winning runs as India romp home with nine balls to spare and five wickets in hand."
India’s balanced performance with both bat and ball ultimately helped them overcome Australia’s strong total and stay alive in the series.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 186/6 | Tim David (74), Marcus Stoinis (64) |
| India | 187/5 | Washington Sundar (49*), Tilak Varma (29), Jitesh Sharma (22) |
India’s resilient batting and sharp bowling performances ensured a well-fought victory, bringing the highly competitive series back to parity.