Australia vs India 3rd T20I Live Update
India won the toss and chose to field in the third T20I against Australia at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. Australia leads the five-match series 1-0, making this a crucial game for India to keep their series hopes alive.
Australia's Strong Batting Performance
Tim David delivered a powerful 74-run innings off 38 balls, including a rapid 23-ball fifty. His performance came after early breakthroughs by India’s bowlers Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh.
Marcus Stoinis also made a significant contribution, reaching his fifty by hitting three boundaries off Arshdeep Singh toward the end of Australia's innings. Stoinis survived a close catch appeal when Rinku Singh's low catch was ruled 'not out' after the third umpire confirmed the ball had bounced first.
Indian Bowling Highlights
- Varun Chakaravarthy bowled a superb over, taking two important wickets in consecutive deliveries.
- He dismissed Mitchell Marsh (11) caught by Tilak Varma at long-off.
- On the next ball, Chakaravarthy bowled Mitchell Owen for a golden duck.
- Arshdeep Singh provided early breakthroughs and kept applying pressure on the Australian batsmen.
Additional Contributions
Matthew Short hit a “SIX!” off Abhishek Sharma, though Arshdeep Singh couldn't hold the catch at the boundary.
Shivam Dube took a vital wicket, removing Tim David after his impressive innings ended by hitting a full delivery flat to Tilak Varma at long-off.
"Critics like Srikkanth have slammed India’s batting order following their earlier collapse in Melbourne, increasing pressure on skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who is eager for a win today."
Match Context
India needs a strong recovery to equalize the series and avoid elimination with a loss in this match. The contest remains intense as both teams battle for dominance in the series.
Author's summary: Tim David’s explosive innings helped Australia build a solid total despite India’s early breakthroughs, leaving the series tightly poised at Hobart.
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