India leveled the five-match T20I series 1-1 with a five-wicket victory over Australia in Hobart on November 2, 2025. Chasing 187, Washington Sundar's unbeaten 49 guided India home with nine balls to spare. Australia posted 186/6, powered by half-centuries from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis.
Match Overview
The third T20I between India and Australia took place at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first. Australia reached 186/6 in 20 overs, with Tim David smashing 74 off 38 balls and Marcus Stoinis scoring 64 off 39. India's Arshdeep Singh claimed 3/35, while Varun Chakravarthy took 2/33.
India's Chase
India started strongly but lost early wickets: Abhishek Sharma (25), Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar Yadav fell inside 12 overs, leaving them at 119/4. Tilak Varma contributed 29 off 26, Jitesh Sharma added 22 off 13, and Washington Sundar remained not out on 49 off 40 balls to secure the win at 187/5.
Key Moments
- Arshdeep struck early, dismissing Travis Head and Josh Inglis in the powerplay.
- Tim David's aggressive 74 included multiple sixes but ended with a catch by Tilak Varma.
- Sundar hit crucial sixes and fours in the death overs to finish the chase.
This marked Australia's first T20I loss in Hobart. India made changes, bringing in Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, and Washington Sundar for Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, and Kuldeep Yadav. Australia replaced Josh Hazlewood with Sean Abbott.
The series now stands 1-1 after the first match was washed out and Australia won the second.