Australia vs India 3rd T20I Live: Tim David hits fast 50 as critics slam India's batting order

Australia vs India 3rd T20I Live

India won the toss and chose to field in the third T20I against Australia at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. Australia leads the five-match series 1-0, making this a pivotal game for India. A loss would end India's chances of winning the series, so the Men in Blue need a strong response.

Australia's Batting Performance

Tim David delivered a blazing 50 off 23 balls for Australia despite early pressure from India's bowlers Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh. Marcus Stoinis also played a crucial role, reaching his fifty with three boundaries off Arshdeep Singh towards the innings' end.

Stoinis survived a close catch chance when Rinku Singh's low catch was ruled 'not out' by the third umpire after confirming a bounce.

Key Wickets and Bowling Efforts

Varun Chakaravarthy shone with a remarkable over, taking two key wickets in quick succession: Mitchell Marsh (11), caught by Tilak Varma, and Mitchell Owen, bowled for a golden duck.
Arshdeep Singh provided early breakthroughs for India and took important wickets during the Australian innings.
Shivam Dube took the vital wicket of Tim David, who scored an impressive 74 off 38 balls, caught by Tilak Varma at long-off.

Notable Moments

"Matthew Short hit a 'SIX!' off Abhishek Sharma, which Arshdeep Singh couldn't keep at the boundary."

Captain's Perspective

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is eager for a win following India's collapse in Melbourne, highlighting the urgency for a batting resurgence.

Critics' Views

Critics such as Srikkanth have expressed strong criticism toward India’s batting lineup after the earlier setbacks.

Summary: Tim David's explosive innings and early bowling strikes from Varun Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep Singh defined a crucial third T20I where India must rally to stay alive in the series.

www.israelhayom.com — 2025-11-02