Washington Sundar shines as India levels T20 series against Australia

A powerful unbeaten knock from Washington Sundar guided India to a thrilling victory over Australia in the third T20, levelling the five-match series 1-1.

Team India bounced back in style, defeating Australia in the third T20 match to level the five-match series 1-1. The game, filled with intense moments and aggressive batting, saw Washington Sundar rise as the star performer of the night.

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After losing the toss, Australia chose to bat first and posted a strong total of 186 for 6 in 20 overs. The top order played well, keeping India’s bowlers on their toes. However, India’s bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh, managed to keep the total within reach. Arshdeep took three wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy picked up two, and Shivam Dube claimed one wicket, ensuring that Australia didn’t cross the 200-run mark.

Chasing a target of 187 runs, India had a shaky start, losing wickets at regular intervals. But it was Washington Sundar’s brilliant unbeaten 49 off just 23 balls, with four sixes and three boundaries, that turned the game around. His strike rate of 213.4 kept India’s hopes alive when it seemed the team was under pressure. Sundar remained calm and confident till the end, guiding India home in just 18.3 overs with five wickets in hand.

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Other key contributions came from Abhishek Sharma (25), Shubman Gill (15), Suryakumar Yadav (24), Tilak Varma (29), Axar Patel (17), and Jitesh Sharma (22), all adding crucial runs in India’s chase.

With this win, the series is now evenly poised at 1-1. The fourth T20 will be played on November 6, followed by the final match on November 8. For India to clinch the series, they must win both upcoming games.