The third T20I enters Australia And India at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, lived up to expectations with exciting moments, powerful batting and top-quality bowling. With a well-prepared five-match series, this match is crucial for both teams – Australia leads 1-0 after winning the second T20I, while the first match was called off due to rain. The hosts are eyeing a 2-0 lead, while India look determined to level the series and stay alive in the competition.
Arshdeep Singh gives India a dream start
After winning the toss, the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav decided to play first, and this decision paid off instantly. Left arm stimulator Arshdeep Singhplaying his first match of the series, produced an exceptional new ball by dismissing Travis head And Josh Inglis inside the power play. His early breakthroughs put Australia behind before the middle order began to rebuild.
Despite the initial setback, the Australian batters launched a counter-attack to reach a formidable total.
Varun Chakaravarthy’s magical delivery stuns Mitchell Owen
While Australia appeared to be regaining control, Varun Chakaravarthy produced a moment of genius that turned heads. The Tamil Nadu player, known for his misleading variations, launched a superb google to dismiss Mitchell Owen on the third ball of the ninth. Owen had no idea. It was a googly that came back sharply, squeezing through the gap between bat and pad to rattle the middle and middle stumps. Own tried a cut shot but left wide open and Chakaravarthy took full advantage.
Owen, completely fooled by the turn, looked shocked as the stumps flew. The dismissal drew loud applause from Indian fans in the stands and social media was flooded with reactions praising Chakaravarthy’s incredible performance.
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Varun gets one to return and smashes the stumps! 🎯
A golden duck for Owen! India pile on the pressure with another quick wicket! 🇮🇳🔥#AUSWIN 👉3rd T20I | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/JJaBX22Idf pic.twitter.com/Rk9yERSauT– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) November 2, 2025
It’s a superb delivery from Varun Chakaravarthy to get Mitch Owen out for a golden duck! #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/Os2IyIXXtG
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 2, 2025
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Tim David and Marcus Stoinis propel Australia to big total
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Australia managed to post a solid total on the board, thanks to brilliant contributions from Tim David (74) And Marcus Stoinis (64). David continued his aggressive approach even as his partners fell around him, before a nice recovery of Tilak Varma finished his innings. Australia briefly collapsed after losing Mitchell Swamp and Owen to consecutive deliveries from Chakaravarthy, but the lower order fought back strongly. Stoinis, joined by Matthew Courtadded 64 quick runs to take the total to 186/6 at the end of the innings. For India, Arshdeep was the standout bowler with three wickets, while Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah also performed impressively. Shivam Dubey proved expensive but managed to take David’s big wicket
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