In a high-octane encounter at the picturesque Bellerive Oval, India achieved a thrilling five-wicket victory over Australialeveling the five-match T20I series, after a failed first match and an Australian victory in the second game.
Tim David and Marcus Stoinis guide Australia to competitive total
After India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to play, hoping to take advantage of the early seam movement and the looming threat of dew, the Indian bowlers immediately justified the decision. The Australian top spot crumbled under the disciplined attack of the mystery speed and spin duo. Travis Head (6 for 4) and captain Mitchell Marsh (11 for 14) departed cheaply, followed by Josh Inglis (1 for 7), leaving Australia reeling in a precarious position in the powerplay.
At 30 for 3, the innings were in tatters, but the arrival of Tim David and Marcus Stoinis began a spectacular counterattack. The two veterans created a quick and revolutionary partnership that not only saved the innings but propelled the total towards a formidable target. David, in particular, was magnificent, displaying raw power and calculated aggression to smash 74 runs in just 38 deliveries, which included eight fours and five towering sixes. Stoinis provided the perfect complement, anchoring and attacking in equal measure for his crucial 64 runs off 39 balls.
Even though the final wickets of Stoinis and David fell to eventual Man of the Match, Arshdeep Singh, a spirited cameo from Matthew Short (26 off 15) ensured Australia reached a competitive total of 186 for 6.
India’s bowling was a mix of brilliance and expense. Arshdeep Singh was the star, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs, including crucial breakthroughs in the death overs. Varun Chakaravarthy contributed 2 wickets for 33, while economical Jasprit Bumrah restricted the flow, conceding just 26 runs in his four overs.
The Pursuit of India: The Sundar Storm
Chasing 187 on a fast Hobart surface, India’s top team set a blistering pace. Openers Abhishek Sharma (25 off 16) and Shubman Gill (15 off 12) provided a quick launch pad, but it was the pyrotechnics of Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 11) that really put Australia on the back foot, maintaining a run rate well above 10.
However, the Australian bowlers, led by the consistent Nathan Ellis (3/36), managed to push India back with timely wickets, preventing any batsman from achieving a massive score. Tilak Varma (29 off 26) played a necessary anchoring role but as the pace required increased in the middle overs, the game was on the line.
The decisive moment came with the arrival of Washington Sundar in the area. Showcasing exceptionally clean hitting and maturity under pressure, Sundar launched an incredible assault, smashing 49 not only off 23 balls, with three fours and 4 maximums. Supported effectively by Jitesh Sharma’s explosive 22 (not out for 13), Sundar’s sensational effort knocked out the Australian team. The duo ensured a stress-free finish, reaching the target of 188 with nine balls to spare in the 19th over.
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This is how the fans reacted:
Arshdeep Singh ki best 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 left him when he was well.
He came back, got it right and silenced all doubts, 3/34 in 4 overs.
Arshdeep Singh, take a bow! 🙌🏻🔥
Hope Gautam Gambhir now sees the difference 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 of Gautam Gambhir le dekh, Aur khila Harshit Rana ko… 😀#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/OjkNOzqKpL
– PseudoGuru😎 (@Pseudo_Guru_) November 2, 2025
What a beautiful entry this is from Washington Sunday. He took the shot with a touch of class.
—Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 2, 2025
WHAT A BEAT FOR WASHINGTON SUNDAR.
– 49* (23) with 3 fours and 4 sixes. With solid innings in run-chasing, he has played a winning knock. pic.twitter.com/7MsPuQ9r6O
-Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 2, 2025
Arshdeep Singh is immediately back in business 🙂#cricket #AUSvIND #3erT20I pic.twitter.com/IUMCusH5L2
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 2, 2025
Washington Sundar batsman won it for India! #INDvsAUS #T20
—Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 2, 2025
Arshdeep Singh is India’s asset and will serve India for the next 10-15 years. Gautam Gambhir must keep aside favoritism and back who is a real match winner rather than his favorite players.#indiancricket #INDvsAUS @arshdeepsinghh
—Khushendr Palwar (@khushendr) November 2, 2025
Gautam Gambhir ends favoritism and looks at the result
Arshdeep Singh is a CHAMPION bowler #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GWmXfmE1DD
– Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1) November 2, 2025
Hi Gautam Gambhir, this is Arshdeep Singh for you.
Best Indian bowler in T20Is. 🗿 pic.twitter.com/bUzXzZLvhg
— A (@Atique2303) November 2, 2025
Everything square in Australia with 2 to go 🤜🤛
📸: @BCCI #PlayWithFire | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/9hgemcWbxz
– SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) November 2, 2025
Arshdeep Singh gets the Man of the Match award for his brilliant performance 👏#ArshdeepSingh #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/bbf5PbKwak
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 2, 2025
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