India vs Australia 3rd T20I Highlights: Washington Sundar’s Heroics Guide India to 5-Wicket Win, Series Level 1-1

Bringing forth the elements of a dramatic finish, Team India made a comeback in style during the nail-biting fifth-wicket victory over Australia to level the T20 series 1-1 in Match 3 at Hobart. Washington Sundar clinched the glory, maintaining a cool head to an unbeaten 49 as he steered India to victory with nine balls to spare in the 187-run chase.

~Australia, once set to bat, made a good cricket pitch out of 186/6, courtesy half-centuries from Tim David (74* from 38 balls) and Marcus Stoinis (64 from 39 balls). Arshdeep Singh was monumental for India, bagging 3/35, while Varun Chakravarthy kept the Australian middle order on toes, taking 2/33.~

Chasing, an Indian start looked promising with Abhishek Sharma's explosive 25 and Tilak Varma's nice 29 off 26 balls. From there on, however, wickets came in steady spurts, raising the panic in the middle-overs.

Washington Sundar came along just when Australia looked for a much-needed breakthrough, toothlessly scoring runs with calmness and calculation. Sundar scored important boundaries and a game-turning six off Matthew Kuhnemann for India. Jitesh Sharma then took centre-stage, gathering 22 off 13 balls and striking the finishing runs for India.

For the Australians, it was their first loss ever in Hobart, as India leveled the series 1-1 before the start of the fourth T20I.

Key Highlights:

• Washington Sundar: 49* (match-winning knock)
• Tilak Varma: 29 (26 balls)
• Jitesh Sharma: 22 (13 balls)
• Arshdeep Singh: 3/35
• Varun Chakravarthy: 2/33
• Tim David: 74 (38 balls)
• Marcus Stoinis: 64 (39 balls)
• Result: India won by 5 wickets with 9 balls remaining

Next Match

The fourth T20I between India and Australia will be played on the 5th of November, Wednesday, with both teams vying for the lead in what promises to be a tight series.