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AUS vs IND 2025: Australia vs India Highlights & Result โ€“ 3rd T20I

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02nd November, 2025 17:47 IST
Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma. (Photo source: Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)
Who won Australia vs India 3rd T20I today? โ€” Match result & turning points

India bounced back in the five-match series against Australia, winning the third T20I by five wickets to draw level at 1-1. Suryakumar Yadav finally won the toss and opted to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh was finally given a game and he made instant impact, picking up the wicket of Travis Head in the first over. In his second over, the left-arm seamer struck once again, dismissing Josh Inglis.

Tim David played a gem of an innings, even though Mitchell Marsh struggled at the other end. Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Marsh and Mitchell Owen in consecutive deliveries in the ninth over. David smashed 74 off 38 balls before being dismissed by Shivam Dube.

After David departed, Marcus Stoinis played a magnificent knock, slamming 64 off 39 deliveries. He forged 64-run partnership with Matthew Short, taking the hosts past the 180-run mark. Short finished unbeaten 26 off 15 balls after Arshdeep got the wicket of Stoinis in the last over. The Aussies finished on 186/6 in their 20 overs.

In reply, Abhishek Sharma once again got off to a flyer, while Shubman Gill gave himself some time to get set at the crease. Both the batters got starts but Nathan Ellis sent them packing inside the powerplay.

Suryakumar scored a breathtaking 24 off 11 balls before Marcus Stoinis dismissed him. Tilak Varma and Axar Patel stitched a crucial 35-run partnership off 22 balls to keep the required run rate in control. After Ellis struck once again to dismiss Axar for a 12-ball 17, it was time for the Washington Sundar show.

The Tamil Nadu all-rounder, playing his first game of the series, smashed an unbeaten 49 off 23 balls, even as Tilak got dismissed for 29. Jitesh Sharma also smashed 22 not out off 13 balls as India romped home in 18.3 overs, with five wickets to spare.

Top batting performances of the match โ€” Tim David

Tim David played a mind-blowing knock after Australia were in a spot of bother at 14/2 in the third over. The right-handed batter took the attack to the Indian bowlers and didn't allow them to settle. During his knock of 74 runs off 38 balls, he smashed eight fours and five sixes.

Best bowling spells โ€” Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh gave India the upper hand with the new ball, dismissing the dangerous duo of Travis Head and Josh Inglis. Later in the game, he got the better of Marcus Stoinis, who was firing on all cylinders. The left-arm seamer finished with excellent figures of 3/35 in four overs.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

This ranks third among highest successful T20I chases in Australia. This is also the second-highest T20I target chased down without an individual half-century. It is also the highest successful chase in T20Is in Hobart.

Unforgettable moments from AUS vs IND, 3rd T20I

Washington Sundar played his best knock for India in T20Is. He finished not out on 49 off 23 balls, belting three fours and four sixes. The match was hanging in the balance when he came out to bat at No. 6. However, his aggressive intent from the outset rattled the Australian bowlers.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Arshdeep won the Player of the Match on his comeback game. His new-ball spell gave India the ascendancy, showing exactly why cricket enthusiasts were surprised when he wasn't picked in the playing XI in the previous two games.

What is the next match?

The teams will now head to Gold Coast, where they will face each other in the fourth T20I at the Bill Pippen Oval on Thursday, November 6.

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