Chasing 187 runs, India lost Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar Yadav within the first 12 overs. Earlier, Tim David and Marcus Stoinis stood out in the Australian innings, helping the hosts post 186/6.
Washington Sundar played a crucial unbeaten innings of 49 runs to guide India to a five-wicket victory with nine balls remaining, leveling the five-match T20I series 1-1. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy also shone with the ball, taking three and two wickets respectively.
"Washington Sundar played a vital innings at the back-end while Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy excelled with the ball as India defeated Australia by five wickets to level the five-match T20I series 1-1."
Jitesh Sharma hit the winning runs, sealing India’s victory.
"Jitesh Sharma hits the winning runs as India romp home with nine balls to spare and five wickets in hand."
Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 49 and key bowling efforts helped India chase down a challenging total, leveling the series against Australia.