IND vs AUS 3rd T20I: Match Summary
India chased a challenging target of 187 runs and secured a five-wicket victory over Australia, leveling the five-match T20I series 1-1 on Sunday.
Australia Innings Highlights
Australia posted a competitive total of 186/6. Tim David scored a quick half-century with 74 runs off 38 balls, while Marcus Stoinis contributed 64 runs off 39 balls. Both players were the main contributors to Australia's innings.
India Innings Highlights
India lost key players Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar Yadav within the first 12 overs but remained composed thanks to crucial performances by a few players.
- Washington Sundar played a vital unbeaten knock of 49 runs, helping India chase the target comfortably.
- Tilak Varma added 29 runs off 26 balls.
- Jitesh Sharma contributed a quick 22 runs off 13 balls and hit the winning runs.
Bowling Performance
India's bowling was led by Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, who helped restrict Australia to 186.
- Arshdeep Singh took 3 wickets for 35 runs.
- Varun Chakravarthy claimed 2 wickets for 33 runs.
"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. Washington Sundar remains not out at 49."
Key Takeaway
Despite early setbacks, India's balanced batting and effective bowling turned the game, with Washington Sundar's calm unbeaten knock proving decisive.
Summary: India's resilient chase led by Washington Sundar's unbeaten 49, supported by key contributions and strong bowling from Arshdeep and Chakravarthy, secured a crucial five-wicket win over Australia to level the T20I series 1-1.