IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Highlights: India win by 5 wickets after chasing down 187; Sundar, Arshdeep shine

IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Highlights

India secured a 5-wicket win over Australia in the third T20I at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, leveling the five-match series 1-1 after chasing 187 runs in 18.3 overs.

Key Performances

Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 49 from 23 balls, playing a crucial role in the chase.
Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy were instrumental with the ball, restricting Australia to 186 runs on a good batting wicket.

Match Context

This game was pivotal as the first match was washed out, meaning India needed the win to keep series hopes alive. The Indian top order aimed to improve after a poor batting display in the previous game in Melbourne. The conditions in Hobart were bright and sunny, providing a better platform for batsmen.

"Washington Sundar justified his selection with an unbeaten 49 off just 23 balls."

Australia sought to continue their winning momentum following their recent ODI series success, but India’s all-round effort ensured they remained contenders in the T20 series.

Series Impact

With the series at 1-1, both teams head into the remaining matches with renewed confidence and high stakes.

Author’s summary: India’s balanced performance, highlighted by Sundar’s explosive batting and disciplined bowling by Arshdeep and Chakravarthy, proved decisive in leveling the T20I series against Australia in Hobart.

India TV News — 2025-11-02