The Indian cricket team leveled the five-match T20 series against Australia with a five-wicket triumph in the third encounter at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The win came after India’s four-wicket loss in Melbourne and the rain-abandoned opener in Canberra.
Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar delivered standout performances as India successfully chased down Australia’s total with nine balls to spare.
After electing to field, India made an early breakthrough as Arshdeep Singh struck twice in the first three overs, dismissing Travis Head and Josh Inglis to leave Australia at 14/2.
“Tim David changed the tempo with a counterattacking knock in the middle overs, racing to his fifty in only 23 deliveries.”
Tim David and Marcus Stoinis both scored half-centuries to push Australia to 186/6 on what was considered a favorable batting track. Despite their efforts, India’s disciplined bowling and explosive batting carried them to victory.
Nathan Ellis, with figures of 3/36, was Australia’s most effective bowler.
This result tied the ongoing five-match T20 series at 1-1 as both teams look forward to the next clash.
Author’s summary: Arshdeep Singh’s early breakthroughs and Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 49 guided India to a vital win, leveling the T20 series against Australia in Hobart.