India vs Australia 3rd T20 2025 Highlights: India Beat Australia by 5 Wickets to Level Series 1-1

In what proved to be a gripping contest at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, the visiting Indian side orchestrated a smart chase to level the five-match T20 series against Australia, taking the third game by 5 wickets. Australia, buoyed by a strong batting display, had posted a challenging total of 186 for 6 after winning the toss and batting first. India, however, responded with composure and selective aggression to get home. With the series now poised at 1–1, the stage is set for an exciting remainder of the showdown.

India vs Australia 3rd T20 2025 : Match Summary

Australia elected to bat first after winning the toss, believing the Hobart surface would reward early initiative. Their innings featured a strong middle-order recovery after early setbacks, ultimately posting 186/6 in 20 overs. In reply, India suffered early blows but the middle and late-inning cameos settled the chase – India reached the target with five wickets in hand and overs to spare, making good on their intent to bounce back.

India vs Australia 3rd T20 2025 : First Innings (Australia)

Australia’s aim was clear – take advantage of the good batting conditions and set a total that would put pressure on India. The opening exchange saw early wickets for India, but Australia’s depth and power struck back.

Key performers

Tim David played a scintillating innings, anchoring the recovery and launching into the Indian bowling attack with 74 off 38 deliveries.
Marcus Stoinis complemented that knock with a classy 64 off 39, ensuring Australia crossed the 180-run mark.
On the Indian bowling front, Arshdeep Singh returned with a good spell of 3 for 35, and Varun Chakravarthy chipped in with two wickets, efforts that kept India in the match.
Australia’s decision to bat first paid off because the pitch held up nicely for stroke-play, especially in the back end of the innings.

What worked & what didn’t
Australia’s middle order showed resilience after the early strikes. While India struck early, the platform set by David and Stoinis was just enough to turn the tide. India’s spinners faced some heat and the death overs cost them. For India, although the bowling had bright spots, the total of 186 still required a sharp chase.

India vs Australia 3rd T20 2025 : Second Inning (India)

Chasing 187, India understood they needed a well-structured response. The chase was never free of challenge—early wickets and pressure moments—but India steadied and executed when it mattered.

Turning points & standout efforts

India lost wickets at regular intervals: the top order failed to build a substantial base, putting pressure on the middle order.
The real momentum shift came thanks to a composed cameo from Washington Sundar and support from Tilak Varma. Sundar’s late-innings acceleration cleared pressure and tilted the game India’s way.
India held their nerve in the final overs, picking the right moments to attack, while Australia’s bowling, under pressure, was unable to execute consistently.

What this win tells us
India’s ability to bounce back after early losses in the chase shows mental resilience. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav (who won the toss and chose to bowl), the team backed their game-plan. With the series now even at 1–1, India have regained the initiative and momentum.

Series Context & Outlook

With this match won, India have leveled the series and prevented Australia from taking a commanding 2–0 lead. That makes the remaining matches even more crucial. For Australia, the plan will be to reclaim momentum quickly where as for India, it’s about building on this chase and reinforcing consistency—both in batting and bowling.

India vs Australia 3rd T20 2025 : Final Thoughts

This third T20 was a classic example of how good totals still need sharp execution in the field and chase. Australia did more than enough with the bat, but India’s response under pressure underlines their growing depth in white-ball cricket. For fans and analysts alike, the series enters a compelling phase now with both sides locked in.

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