Hobart— India produced a spectacular all-round performance to beat Australia by five wickets in the third T20 International at the Bellerive Oval, keeping their tour alive with a thrilling chase.
Batting first, Australia set a formidable total of 186 for six, powered by explosive knocks from Tim David, who hammered 74 off just 38 balls, and Marcus Stoinis, who added a quick 64. Despite their efforts, India’s bowlers held firm in the final overs, led by left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who claimed three crucial wickets to restrict Australia’s late surge.
India’s response was steady yet fearless. Washington Sundar anchored the innings with a blistering 49-run knock that shifted momentum firmly towards the visitors. Jitesh Sharma finished the chase in style, striking a boundary that sealed India’s victory with nine balls remaining.
The match witnessed moments of high tension as India recovered from early setbacks to maintain control in the middle overs. The partnership between Sundar and the lower middle order ensured India stayed on course, silencing the home crowd with composed stroke play.
With this win, India reduced Australia’s series lead and set up an exciting contest for the remaining fixtures. The Hobart encounter reaffirmed India’s depth and resilience, even without some of their regular stars.
