India vs Australia 3rd T20I Match Summary
India chased a challenging target of 187 runs to level the five-match T20I series 1-1. The Men in Blue secured a five-wicket victory with nine balls remaining on Sunday.
Batting Highlights
- Washington Sundar played a crucial unbeaten innings, scoring 49 runs off 49 balls.
- Tilak Varma contributed 29 runs off 26 balls, providing steady support.
- Jitesh Sharma added 22 runs from 13 balls and finished the match with the winning runs.
Bowling Highlights
Australia set a competitive total of 186/6 thanks to half-centuries by Tim David and Marcus Stoinis.
- Tim David scored 74 runs off 38 balls.
- Marcus Stoinis hit 64 runs from 39 balls.
- India’s bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy shined, taking three and two wickets respectively.
- Arshdeep Singh’s figures: 3 wickets for 35 runs.
- Varun Chakravarthy’s figures: 2 wickets for 33 runs.
Match Progress
India lost four key wickets — Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar Yadav — within the first 12 overs, making the chase tense. However, middle and lower-order contributions ensured the visitors stayed on course.
"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 series."
"Jitesh Sharma hits the winning runs as India romp home with nine balls to spare and five wickets in hand."
Australia’s aggressive innings and India’s steady batting and bowling made this third T20I an exciting contest.
Author’s Summary
Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 49, supported by key partnerships and strong bowling performances from Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, powered India to a crucial five-wicket win over Australia.