AUS vs IND, T20 2025: Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar help India level series against Australia

AUS vs IND T20 2025: India Levels Series with Key Performances from Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar

The Indian cricket team, led by Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar, defeated Australia in the third match of the 2025 AUS vs IND T20 series. India secured a five-wicket victory with nine balls remaining, tying the series at 1-1.

Match Highlights

Arshdeep Singh took three crucial wickets, finishing with figures of 3/35.
Washington Sundar top-scored for India, playing a rapid 49 not out off 23 balls, including three fours and four sixes.
India successfully chased Australia’s total of 186/6 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.

Australia’s Innings

Australia posted 186/6 on a good batting pitch, with Tim David and Marcus Stoinis both scoring half-centuries. Early in the innings, Arshdeep Singh struck twice within the first three overs, dismissing Travis Head and Josh Inglis to reduce Australia to 14/2.

"After India chose to field first, Arshdeep Singh struck twice inside the first three overs, removing Travis Head and Josh Inglis to reduce Australia to 14/2."

Tim David responded with a brisk knock, reaching his fifty in just 23 balls, shifting momentum in the middle overs.

India’s Chase

Washington Sundar’s aggressive innings guided India home in 18.3 overs, reinforcing their position as T20 World Cup champions and world No. 1. Nathan Ellis was Australia’s best bowler with figures of 3/36.

"Washington Sundar top-scored for T20 World Cup champions and world No. 1 India with a 23-ball 49 that included three fours and four sixes."

Series Context

India's win in Hobart leveled the five-match series after losing the second match by four wickets in Melbourne. The opening game in Canberra was abandoned due to rain.

Match Results Summary

Match 1 (Canberra): Abandoned due to rain
Match 2 (Melbourne): Australia won by 4 wickets
Match 3 (Hobart): India won by 5 wickets

With the series now tied, both teams will look to gain an advantage in the remaining matches.

Author’s summary: India’s balanced bowling and Sundar’s explosive batting were pivotal in leveling the T20 series against Australia, demonstrating their resilience on the road.

Olympics.com — 2025-11-02