India vs Australia, 3rd T20 Highlights: IND beat AUS by 5 wickets to level series 1-1 in Hobart

India vs Australia, 3rd T20 Highlights

Match Overview

India defeated Australia by 5 wickets to level the series 1-1 in Hobart.

Indian Captain on Winning the Toss

“Yes, it felt like we’d lost 19 or 20 tosses in a row, so it was great to break that streak. Winning the toss was important today, and I’m really happy with how the team performed.”

Thoughts on Team Changes

“Absolutely. Those guys were practising really hard and waiting for their chance. Washi (Washington Sundar) showed great flexibility, Jitesh contributed well, and Arshdeep was outstanding. It felt like the right combination tonight.”

Bowling Partnership

The captain praised the bowling duo:

“Yes, they’re a fantastic pair (Bumrah and Arshdeep) - a bit like Shubman and Abhishek up top. Bumrah does his job quietly, keeps it tight, and Arshdeep capitalizes from the other end. Together, they’re a really lethal combination.”

Series Outlook

The series is now tied 1-1. The captain said:

“It’s set up beautifully. We’re heading to a new venue, so it’ll be a fresh challenge, but the boys are confident and enjoying their cricket.”

Australia’s Reflection

Australia acknowledged they fell short in runs and credited India’s bowling:

“Yeah, we were probably 20 runs short. Credit to India - they bowled really well. We gave it our best in the field, but they deserved the win.”

On batting first, the Australian perspective was:

“We just needed those extra 20 runs. I liked the intent from our batters, especially Tim David, who came in after early wickets and played superbly. Stoinis too showed great experience at the end. In T20s, small margins, one or two good overs or bad overs - can change everything.”

Author’s Summary

The match highlighted strong Indian bowling and strategic team changes, with Australia’s fight falling just short in an evenly poised series.

The Indian Express — 2025-11-06