IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Live Score Update
India chased a challenging target of 187 runs to win in the third T20I against Australia. Early wickets fell with Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar Yadav dismissed within the first 12 overs.
Australia’s Batting Highlights
Australia posted a strong total of 186/6, led by half-centuries from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis. David scored 74 runs off 38 balls, while Stoinis contributed 64 runs off 39 deliveries.
India’s Victory With Key Performances
Washington Sundar played a crucial role with an unbeaten 49 runs off 49 balls, guiding India to a five-wicket victory with nine balls remaining. Bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy were instrumental, taking three and two wickets respectively, restricting Australia to their total.
- Arshdeep Singh: 3 wickets for 35 runs
- Varun Chakravarthy: 2 wickets for 33 runs
Despite early setbacks, middle-order batsmen Tilak Varma (29 off 26 balls) and Jitesh Sharma (22 off 13 balls) played valuable innings to steer India towards the target.
Jitesh Sharma hits the winning runs as India romps home with nine balls to spare and five wickets in hand. Washington Sundar remains not out at 49.
Series Status
With this win, India has leveled the five-match T20I series at 1-1.
Summary
Australia set a challenging target, but strong middle-order contributions, led by Washington Sundar’s calm unbeaten innings and key bowling performances, powered India to a crucial five-wicket win and an even series.
Author's summary: Washington Sundar’s resilient unbeaten innings and disciplined bowling from Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy helped India chase down 187, leveling the T20I series at 1-1.