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"He Tries To Control My Scoring...": Virat Kohli On How He Tamed Adam Zampa's Spin

Star batter Virat Kohli was in his vintage mode on Sunday night, when Team India took on Australia in the third and final T20I of the three-match series. Kohli smashed 63 off 48 balls and helped Team India chase down the target of 187, with six wickets in hand at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. With this win, the Rohit Sharma-led side also claimed the three-match T20I series 2-1. Team India required 11 runs off the last over, when Kohli and Hardik Pandya were on the crease and the former smashed a huge six on the first delivery of pacer Adam Zampa, before getting dismissed on the second one.

"Like Getting Head Of The Snake...": Sunil Gavaskar On Why Rohit Sharma's Wicket Is Vital For Rivals

Rohit Sharma notched yet another bilateral series win as India captain as his side defeated Australia in a T20I game in Hyderabad on Sunday. Chasing a target of 187, India reached the mark in 19.5 overs. Skipper Rohit scored 17 off 14 balls. His short innings included one six and two fours. He showed signs of being aggressive and got caught out after charging down the track against Pat Cummins in the fourth over. Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar said that with the batting depth, Rohit can take his chances.

Adam Gilchrist Backs Big Hitter To Be Part Of Australia's T20 World Cup Team

Australian cricket legends Adam Gilchrist and Mark Waugh believe Tim David must feature for the national team at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup but could not agree on the player he should replace. While David only scored 18 runs and two from the opening two matches of the three-match T20I series against India, the 26-year-old exhibited his top-class performance with a blistering half-century in the final game of that series in Hyderabad on Sunday. David smashed 54 runs in just 27 balls. His knock was decorated with four sixes and two fours.

Tim David should be in Australia XI for T20 World Cup: Adam Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist and Mark Waugh believe Tim David must feature for the Men in Yellow at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup but could not agree on the player he should replace. While David only scored 18 runs and two from the opening two matches of the three-match T20I series against India, the 26-year-old exhibited his top-class performance with a blistering half-century in the final game of that series in Hyderabad on Sunday. David smashed 54 runs in just 27 balls.

Viral video - Watch: Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma's ecstatic celebrations after series win vs Australia

Chasing a tricky 187 in the series decider, India needed 11 runs off the final 6 balls and got across the finish line with a ball to spare. As soon as Hardik Pandya got a streaky boundary off Daniel Sams to take India home, wild celebrations were sparked around the stadium in Hyderabad and in the Indian dressing room as well. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were sitting on the dressing room stairs watching the end of the match. Virat still had his pads on. With the equation boiling down to 4 needed off the last 2 balls, it became a nail-biting finish. As soon as Hardik stretched to connect his bat with a wide Sams delivery which beat the keeper and first slip on its way to the boundary, Virat and Rohit cheered and hugged each other. Harshal Patel, also with his pads on, was seen sitting behind them. Not surprisingly, videos of Virat and Rohit celebrating went viral on social media. Watch:

"Everytime I see him...": Rohit Sharma On Suryakumar Yadav After Australia T20I Series Win

Batters Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav came as saviours for Team India, as their partnership of 104 runs helped their side chase down the target of 187, in the third and final T20I match against Australia on Sunday, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Kohli smashed 63 while Suryakumar scored 69 as Team India wrapped up the match with six wickets in hand. After the win, skipper Rohit Sharma praised both the batters for their fabulous performance, which helped his side claim the three-match series 2-1.

"Can't Rely On Containing India...": Aaron Finch On Australia's T20I Series Loss

Team Australia faced a close defeat against India in the third and final T20I of the three-match series on Sunday, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Despite putting up a huge a total of 186/7, with Tim David and Cameron Green scoring 54 and 52 runs, respectively, the bowlers failed to defend the target as Team India clinched the victory by 6 wickets and one ball in hand. With this win, the Rohit Sharma-led side also claimed the three-match series 2-1. After the game, skipper Aaron Finch kept a positive outlook and said that playing such a "tight series" against India, would help his team to be in a good form.

Virat Kohli Achieves Rare Feat In White-Ball Cricket After Win Over Australia

Team India defeated Australia by six wickets in the third and final T20I match of the three-match series on Sunday, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Put to bat first, Australia posted a target of 187, with Tim David and Cameron Green scoring 54 and 52 respectively. Later, Team India chased down the target with a ball to spare with the help of a fiery partnership between Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. Kohli and Suryakumar smashed 63 and 69, respectively, as Team India claimed a six-wicket victory. The knock made kohli the second batter to complete 16,000 runs in white-ball international cricket.

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"He Tries To Control My Scoring...": Virat Kohli On How He Tamed Adam Zampa's Spin

"Like Getting Head Of The Snake...": Sunil Gavaskar On Why Rohit Sharma's Wicket Is Vital For Rivals

Adam Gilchrist Backs Big Hitter To Be Part Of Australia's T20 World Cup Team

Tim David should be in Australia XI for T20 World Cup: Adam Gilchrist

Viral video - Watch: Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma's ecstatic celebrations after series win vs Australia

"Everytime I see him...": Rohit Sharma On Suryakumar Yadav After Australia T20I Series Win

"Can't Rely On Containing India...": Aaron Finch On Australia's T20I Series Loss

Virat Kohli Achieves Rare Feat In White-Ball Cricket After Win Over Australia