Hobart Sun, : Washington Sundar produced a breathtaking lower-order assault — an unbeaten 49 off 23 balls — to steer India to a five-wicket victory over Australia in the third T20 at Hobart. India chased down 187 with 9 balls to spare and now lead the five-match series 2–1.
Australia elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 186/6 in their 20 overs, powered by impressive half-centuries from Tim David (74 off 38; 8×4, 5×6) and Marcus Stoinis (64 off 39; 8×4, 2×6). India’s bowling attack found rhythm when it mattered — Arshdeep Singh led the way with figures of 3/31, while Varun Chakravarthy (2/33) and Shivam Dube (1/43) chipped in.
Australia innings
| Runs | 186/6 (20 ov) |
|---|---|
| Top scorers | Tim David 74 (38), Marcus Stoinis 64 (39) |
| India bowlers | Arshdeep 3/31, Varun Chakravarthy 2/33, Dube 1/43 |
India chase
| Result | 188/5 in 18.3 overs — India won by 5 wickets |
|---|---|
| Top performers | Washington Sundar 49* (23), Jitesh Sharma 22* (13), Tilak Verma 29 (26) |
| Aussie bowlers | Nathan Ellis 3 wkts, Xavier Bartlett 1, Marcus Stoinis 1 |
Key moments
The chase began with intent — Abhishek Sharma attacked from the outset, smashing big sixes, but fell to Nathan Ellis for 25. Ellis then trapped Shubman Gill lbw for 15, and India briefly wobbled after the loss of the top order. Captain Suryakumar Yadav tried to accelerate but was dismissed by Marcus Stoinis.
India recovered through contributions from Tilak Verma and Axar Patel, but it was the late onslaught from the lower order that decided the match. Washington Sundar and Jitesh Sharma put on a match-winning partnership. Sundar’s powerful hitting — including four huge sixes — turned the tide, and Jitesh remained unbeaten to help finish the job after surviving a dropped catch by Owen.
Player of the Match
Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match for his incisive three-wicket spell which kept Australia in check during crucial phases. However, the batting hero in the chase was Washington Sundar whose explosive cameo will be remembered for a long time.
Milestones & records
This successful chase is recorded as the highest successful run-chase at the Hobart ground and marks Australia’s first T20 defeat at this venue. With the series standing at 2–1 in India’s favour, momentum shifts as the teams travel to the Gold Coast for the fourth T20 on Thursday.
Score summary
| Team | Score | Top performers |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 186/6 (20 ov) | Tim David 74, Marcus Stoinis 64 — Ellis 3 wkts |
| India | 188/5 (18.3 ov) | Washington Sundar 49*, Arshdeep 3/31 |
Looking ahead, Australia will aim to bounce back in the fourth T20 at the Gold Coast, while India will hope to maintain their momentum and press their advantage in the series.
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