Australia vs India 3rd T20I Live: Tim David Scores Rapid Fifty
India won the toss and opted to field in the third T20I against Australia at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. Australia currently leads the five-match series 1-0, making this match crucial for India’s chances to stay alive in the series.
Tim David’s Explosive Innings
Tim David played a blazing innings, scoring 74 runs off 38 balls. His 23-ball fifty laid the foundation for Australia’s strong total. David’s departure came when he hit a full delivery flat to Tilak Varma at long-off, where Shivam Dube took the catch.
Key Contributions for Australia
- Marcus Stoinis advanced the innings towards the end, reaching his fifty with three boundaries off Arshdeep Singh.
- Matthew Short hit a six off Abhishek Sharma, which Arshdeep Singh failed to catch at the boundary.
India’s Early Successes
India made early inroads through Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh:
- Varun Chakaravarthy bowled a superb over, taking two wickets. He dismissed Mitchell Marsh (11) caught by Tilak Varma at long-off, and then bowled Mitchell Owen for a golden duck on the very next ball.
- Arshdeep Singh also provided early breakthroughs and survived a close appeal when a low catch by Rinku Singh was ruled not out after the third umpire confirmed the ball bounced first.
Series Context and Criticism
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is determined to secure a win after the team’s collapse in Melbourne. Critics like Srikkanth have been vocal about India's batting order performance, urging a strong recovery as India aims to equalize the series.
"India and Australia are competing in the third T20I at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. With Australia leading the five-match series 1-0, this is a crucial match for India; a loss would end their chances of winning the series."
Overall, the match has been a battle of momentum shifts, with Australia displaying strength in the middle overs and India seeking breakthroughs to regain control.
Author’s summary: Tim David’s rapid fifty boosted Australia’s innings in a crucial third T20I, while India’s bowlers struck early but face pressure to rebuild and level the series.
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