In a high-octane encounter on the picturesque Bellerive Oval, India clinched an exciting five-wicket victory over Australia, levelling the five-match T20I sequence, following a washed-out opener and an Australian win within the second sport.
Tim David and Marcus Stoinis information Australia to a aggressive complete
After India captain, Suryakumar Yadav, gained the toss and elected to area, hoping to make the most of the early seam motion and the looming menace of dew, the Indian bowlers instantly justified the choice. The Australian high order crumbled beneath the disciplined assault of the tempo and thriller spin duo. Travis Head (6 off 4) and captain Mitchell Marsh (11 off 14) departed cheaply, adopted by Josh Inglis (1 off 7), leaving Australia reeling at a precarious place within the powerplay.
At 30 for 3, the innings lay in tatters, however the arrival of Tim David and Marcus Stoinis initiated a spectacular counter-attack. The 2 veterans stitched collectively a game-changing, rapid-fire partnership that not solely salvaged the innings however propelled the overall in the direction of a formidable goal. David, specifically, was magnificent, demonstrating uncooked energy and calculated aggression to smash 74 runs off simply 38 deliveries, which included eight fours and 5 towering sixes. Stoinis supplied the proper foil, anchoring and attacking in equal measure for his essential 64 runs off 39 balls.
Regardless of the late wickets of Stoinis and David falling to the eventual Participant of the Match, Arshdeep Singh, a brisk cameo from Matthew Quick (26 off 15) ensured Australia reached a aggressive complete of 186 for six.
India’s bowling was a mixture of brilliance and expense. Arshdeep Singh was the star, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs, together with the essential breakthroughs within the loss of life overs. Varun Chakaravarthy chipped in with 2 wickets for 33, whereas the economical Jasprit Bumrah restricted the movement, conceding solely 26 runs in his 4 overs.
India’s chase: The Sundar storm
Chasing 187 on a fast-track Hobart floor, India’s high order set a blistering tempo. Openers Abhishek Sharma (25 off 16) and Shubman Gill (15 off 12) supplied a fast launchpad, however it was the pyrotechnics of Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 11) that actually put Australia on the again foot, sustaining a run charge properly above 10.
Nonetheless, the Australian bowlers, led by the constant Nathan Ellis (3/36), managed to peg India again with well timed wickets, stopping any batsman from settling into an enormous rating. Tilak Varma (29 off 26) performed a mandatory anchoring function, however because the required charge crept up within the center overs, the sport hung within the steadiness.
The defining second got here with the arrival of Washington Sundar on the crease. Displaying distinctive clear hitting and maturity beneath stress, Sundar launched an unimaginable assault, smashing 49 not out off simply 23 balls, that includes three fours and 4 maximums. Supported successfully by Jitesh Sharma’s explosive 22 not out off 13, Sundar’s sensational effort took the combat out of the Australian facet. The duo ensured a stress-free end, reaching the goal of 188 with 9 balls to spare within the nineteenth over.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Arshdeep Singh ki finest bowling dekhkar 2 log bahut dukhi h.
— Rakesh Choudhary (@realRakesh0) November 2, 2025
Arshdeep singh after the match😃 pic.twitter.com/iEMg0PP0sJ
— Bhoya Ashya (@ashya78) November 2, 2025
They dropped him when he was doing properly.
He got here again, hit his lengths, and silenced each doubt, 3/34 in 4 overs.
Arshdeep Singh, take a bow !🙌🏻🔥
Hope Gautam Gambhir now sees the distinction between Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh. 👀#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/iKkkE1mCmG
— Tanmay Kulkarni 🇮🇳 (@Tanmaycoolkarni) November 2, 2025
Arshdeep Singh 3 wickets in comeback match.
Indian fan to Gautam Gambhir le dekh,Aur khila Harshit Rana ko…😀#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/OjkNOzqKpL
— PseudoGuru😎 (@Pseudo_Guru_) November 2, 2025
What a stunning innings this from Washington sundar. Took the shot away with contact of sophistication.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 2, 2025
WHAT A KNOCK BY WASHINGTON SUNDAR.
– 49* (23) with 3 fours and 4 sixes. A strong innings within the run chase, he’s performed a match profitable knock. pic.twitter.com/7MsPuQ9r6O
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2025
Arshdeep Singh is straightway again to the enterprise 🙂#cricket #AUSvIND #3rdT20I pic.twitter.com/IUMCusH5L2
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 2, 2025
Washington Sundar, the Batsman has gained it for India! #INDvsAUS #T20
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 2, 2025
Arshdeep Singh is the asset for India, and he’ll serve india for the following 10-15 years, Gautam Gambhir should preserve favouritism apart and again who’s a real match winner as an alternative of his favorite gamers.#IndianCricket #INDvsAUS @arshdeepsinghh
— Khushendr Palwar (@khushendr) November 2, 2025
Gautam Gambhir cease favoritism and see the consequence
Arshdeep Singh is a CHAMPION bowler #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GWmXfmE1DD
— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1) November 2, 2025
Hiya Gautam Gambhir, that is Arshdeep Singh for you.
Finest Indian bowler in T20Is. 🗿 pic.twitter.com/bUzXzZLvhg
— A (@Atique2303) November 2, 2025
All sq. Down Underneath with 2 to go 🤜🤛
📸: @BCCI #PlayWithFire | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/9hgemcWbxz
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) November 2, 2025
Arshdeep Singh baggage Participant of the match award for his sensible efficiency 👏#ArshdeepSingh #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/bbf5PbKwak
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 2, 2025
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