AUS vs IND T20 2025: India Levels Series with Key Contributions from Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar
The Indian cricket team secured a crucial victory against Australia in the third match of the five-match T20 series in 2025. Led by the strong performances of Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar, India managed a five-wicket win with nine balls to spare at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
Match Highlights
- Arshdeep Singh took three important wickets, finishing with figures of 3/35.
- Washington Sundar played a vital innings, scoring an unbeaten 49 off 23 balls, featuring three fours and four sixes.
- Australia was limited to 186/6, with Tim David and Marcus Stoinis both scoring fifties.
- India chased the target down in 18.3 overs.
Series Context
This win allowed India to level the T20 series against Australia after Australia had earlier won the second match by four wickets in Melbourne. The opening game in Canberra was abandoned due to rain.
Key Performances
Washington Sundar top-scored for T20 World Cup champions and world No. 1 India with a 23-ball 49 that included three fours and four sixes.
Arshdeep Singh also dismantled Australia's top order early by removing Travis Head and Josh Inglis within the first three overs, reducing Australia to 14/2. Despite a solid counterattack by Tim David, who reached his fifty in 23 balls, India maintained control.
Bowling Excellence
Nathan Ellis stood out for Australia with bowling figures of 3/36, but it was not enough to stop India’s chase.
Venue and Date
The match was played on Sunday at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
After India chose to field first, Arshdeep Singh struck twice inside the first three overs, removing Travis Head and Josh Inglis to reduce Australia to 14/2.
India’s balanced team effort ensured they kept the series alive with two matches remaining.
Summary: India’s strategic bowling and Washington Sundar’s explosive batting combined effectively to level the series against Australia in this closely contested 2025 T20 clash.