Arshdeep, Washington give India a Hobart high

Arshdeep and Washington Lead India to Victory in Hobart

India won the third T20I against Australia in Hobart, leveling the five-match series 1-1. The team executed their game plan perfectly by selecting the best eleven players, winning the toss, and chasing the target successfully.

Key Performances

India chased down the target of 186 with five wickets in hand and nine balls remaining.

Australia’s Batting Highlights

India’s Batting Start

Abhishek Sharma began the chase aggressively, hitting a flat six over point and two fours and a six off Sean Abbott in the second over. However, Nathan Ellis quickly broke the opening partnership by dismissing Abhishek with a leading edge off a short ball.

Suryakumar Yadav entered with intent, launching two sixes immediately. But Ellis struck again soon after, dismissing Shubman Gill leg before wicket. Marcus Stoinis then dismissed India's captain with a slower short ball caught at extra cover.

"India finally got everything spot on to win the third T20I in Hobart on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1."
"Jasprit Bumrah gave away just six runs in the 19th over to break the momentum and allow India the respite of chasing 186."

Author’s summary: Strong bowling and timely hitting by Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar helped India secure a vital five-wicket win and even the series against Australia.

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Hindustan Times Hindustan Times — 2025-11-03

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