India clinched a five-wicket victory over Australia in the third T20I at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, leveling the five-match series 1-1. The match featured impressive performances from both batting and bowling units of the Indian team.
Australia set a competitive total of 186 for six, driven by half-centuries from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis. India responded with discipline and composure, chasing down the target with nine balls to spare.
“Washington Sundar’s calm brilliance at the crease and effective spells from Arshdeep Singh and Chakravarthy ensured India squared the series.”
Tim David’s blistering 74 off 38 deliveries and Marcus Stoinis’s 64 from 39 balls propelled Australia to a strong total, but it wasn’t enough to contain India’s chase.
The fourth T20I will be held at Heritage Bank Stadium, Queensland, on Thursday, November 6, at 1:45 p.m. IST (8:15 a.m. GMT). Both teams will seek to gain the series lead.
Author’s summary: A composed chase led by Washington Sundar and disciplined bowling from India’s attack helped the visitors level the T20I series 1-1 against Australia in Hobart.