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Australia vs India 3rd T20I Live Update

Match Overview

India won the toss and chose to field in the third T20I against Australia at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. With Australia leading the five-match series 1-0, this match is crucial for India to stay in the contest. A loss would eliminate their chances of winning the series.

Australia's Batting Performance

Tim David played a sensational innings, scoring a rapid 74 off 38 balls including a 23-ball fifty. His aggressive batting was instrumental after early wickets by India. Marcus Stoinis supported late in the innings, reaching his fifty by hitting three boundaries off Arshdeep Singh. Matthew Short also contributed with a notable six off Abhishek Sharma. Stoinis survived a close chance when a low catch by Rinku Singh was ruled not out after TV review confirmed the ball bounced first.

India's Bowling Highlights

Key Wickets and Moments

Shivam Dube took the important wicket of Tim David, ending his powerful innings when he hit a full delivery directly to Tilak Varma at long-off.

“Tim David unleashed a blistering 23-ball 50 for Australia after Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh struck early for India.”
"Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is looking for a win after a collapse in Melbourne, while critics like Srikkanth slammed the team's batting order."

Summary

The third T20I in Hobart is a pivotal match with Australia holding a series lead; Tim David's explosive batting and strategic Indian bowling highlights marked a fiercely competitive game.

Author's Summary

Tim David’s rapid fifty and early Indian breakthroughs shaped a crucial Hobart T20I where India must recover to keep series hopes alive.

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