India staged a remarkable turnaround in the five-match T20I series by defeating Australia by five wickets in the third match at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. After losing the previous game, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side bounced back strongly with an all-round effort to make the series 1-1.
Australia had a tough beginning with the bat as Arshdeep Singh, returning to the XI after being left out for two games, made an instant impact by dismissing Travis Head for 6 and Josh Inglis for 1 in his opening spell. The hosts looked unsettled early, but Tim David’s counter-attack changed the momentum.
Tim David And Marcus Stoinis Guide Australia To A Competitive Total
Despite early setbacks, Tim David took charge with an explosive 74, smashing boundaries at will and putting pressure back on the Indian bowlers. His 59-run partnership with skipper Mitchell Marsh helped Australia stabilize after losing two quick wickets.
Later, Marcus Stoinis played a fierce innings of 64, adding crucial runs lower down the order. With support from Matthew Short, who remained unbeaten on 26, Australia finished strongly at 186 for six. The late flourish gave them a fighting total and left India with a challenging chase under lights.
Washington Sundar Turns The Match On Its Head For India
India began their chase confidently as Abhishek Sharma scored 25 and paired with Shubman Gill for a 33-run opening stand. Captain Suryakumar Yadav looked fluent during his 24 but failed to convert his start. Australia tried to create pressure with timely breakthroughs, but the game shifted completely when Washington Sundar arrived at the crease.
He announced his intent immediately by smashing a six off the first ball he faced and went on to score an unbeaten 49, anchoring India’s chase with maturity and aggression. Tilak Varma’s 29 and a composed 22* from Jitesh Sharma ensured India crossed the line with five wickets in hand and sealed a crucial victory.
Fans Celebrate India’s Win On Social Media
Following India’s thrilling victory, fans on X (formerly Twitter) erupted in celebration, applauding the team’s spirited comeback to level the series. Supporters praised the collective effort from both the batting and bowling units, calling it a perfect example of teamwork under pressure.
Many highlighted how India showed great composure during the chase and admired the way the side handled crucial moments despite losing wickets at intervals. The strong performance from the young players also drew appreciation, with fans expressing excitement about the team’s growing bench strength. Social media was filled with joyful messages, memes, and posts celebrating the five-wicket win, reflecting the confidence and belief fans now have in the squad as the series progresses.
See The Posts Here :
Finally Indian cricket team won the match 🎉🎉#IndianCricket #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/nnRBncza51
— kumari Meenu (@kumari_meenu_) November 2, 2025
INDIA BEAT AUSTRALIA IN PERTH. 🇮🇳#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/tOIlaImy2n
— TrendingX (@TrendingX__) November 2, 2025
Jitesh Sharma being the new Hardik Pandya did not let Washington Sundar complete his 50#INDvsAUS #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/vG1vyv5e0t
— Satyam (@Satyam22tweets) November 2, 2025
Washington Sundar's fiery knock helps India square the T20I series 1-1 in Hobart #AUSvIND 📝 pic.twitter.com/8SHFYAwaXm
— amit (@amitk909) November 2, 2025
Washington Sundar ke vjh se aaj team India 🇮🇳🔥 Australia ko hra di ..
Well played India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/KFfYBcIYg7
— Er.R.N Prajapati (@RNPrajapati11) November 2, 2025
Arshdeep, Sundar star as India beat Australia to square series 1-1 https://t.co/ZoBmQOmGzQ pic.twitter.com/VsmrBEkslT
— Gags (@CatchOfThe40986) November 2, 2025
TWITTER HAS CHANGED THE LIKE BUTTON TO CELEBRATE AFTER INDIA DEFEATED AUSTRALIA IN A MUST WIN GAME
Tap to check it ♥️#INDWvsSAW #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/fHNdU2zhJl
— Latest Updates (@Iam_Sh05) November 2, 2025
Washington Sundar was totally sidelined before @GautamGambhir took over as head coach, but GG showed immense trust and backed him to the core.
Now, be it the longest format or the shortest, Washi is rocking it with both bat and ball. His innings today is just a glimpse of what… pic.twitter.com/uSrNo3OmQ0
— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket) November 2, 2025
Washington Sundar is now India's number 6 & Rinku Singh with 162 strike rate is not even in XI. Gautam Gambhir has turned this team into a joke man
Gautam Gambhir has turned this team into a joke man😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/wGdRx1WnIs
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) November 2, 2025
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