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

Australia vs India 3rd T20I Live

Match Overview

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 game critical for India to stay in the contest.

Australia’s Innings Highlights

Tim David played a remarkable innings, scoring a rapid 74 off 38 balls, including a 23-ball half-century. His aggressive batting helped Australia build momentum after early pressure from Indian bowlers.

David was eventually dismissed by Shivam Dube, caught by Tilak Varma at long-off.
Marcus Stoinis contributed significantly toward the end, reaching his fifty with three boundaries off Arshdeep Singh.

“Stoinis survived a close call when a low catch by Rinku Singh was ruled ‘not out’ after third umpire review confirmed the ball bounced first.”

Matthew Short impressed with a six off Abhishek Sharma, showcasing Australia's strong batting depth.

India’s Bowling Performance

Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a superb over, taking two early wickets to apply pressure on Australia.

Dismissing Mitchell Marsh for 11, caught by Tilak Varma at long-off.
Immediately followed by bowling Mitchell Owen for a golden duck.

Arshdeep Singh supported with vital early breakthroughs and good boundary bowling but also conceded key runs toward the end.

Team Perspectives and Criticism

India’s skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, is eager to bounce back after a batting collapse in Melbourne. However, critics like Srikkanth have expressed frustration over India's batting order performance in this match.

“Critics slammed India’s batting order amid fierce competition with Australia in this must-win game.”

Match Importance

With Australia leading the series, India needs a strong comeback to level the score and keep their hopes alive in the remaining matches.

Summary

Tim David’s explosive batting gave Australia a significant advantage, while Varun Chakaravarthy’s early wickets kept India competitive; the crucial third T20I is a pivotal point in the series.

Author’s Note

The intense battle between India’s bowlers and Australia’s aggressive batsmen marks a thrilling turning point in the T20I series.

www.israelhayom.com — 2025-11-02