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Rohit Sharma keeping the faith in Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel

Rohit Sharma has backed pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel to hit form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Following a disappointing Asia Cup campaign, the Indian team had something to cheer as it won the three-match series against Australia 2-1 after clinching a six-wicket win in the third game here on Sunday. However, both Bhuvneshwar and Harshal, who made a comeback from injury, leaked runs in the series, ending with an economy rate of 12 plus.

India Break Pakistan's Huge T20I Record With Victory Over Australia

Team India had a night to remember on Sunday, after they thrashed Australia in the third and final T20I by 6 wickets, to claim the three-match T20I series 2-1. Chasing 187, Virat Kohli's knock of 63 runs and Suryakumar Yadav's blistering 69 runs, helped Team India claim victory in the third T20I game in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Apart from this, the Rohit Sharma-led side achieved another milestone of registering of most number of wins in T20I matches, in a calendar year.

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction In Dugout As India Win 3rd T20I vs Australia

Rohit Sharma-led Team India defeated Australia by six wickets in the third T20I on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad to win the three-match series 2-1. Needing 11 runs in the final over, Virat Kohli smashed a six off the first ball bowled by Daniel Sams, but he perished the very next ball after playing a knock of 63. The equation came down to 4 off 2 balls, and it was then that Hardik Pandya managed to register a boundary to take the hosts over the line.

"A Guy Who Knows...": Virat Kohli Explains Suryakumar Yadav's Batting Strategy

Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav were the architects of India's thrilling chase of 187 against Australia that sealed the T20I series for them in Hyderabad on Sunday. The two put up a 104-run partnership, with Suryakumar smashing 69 off 36 and Virat Kohli anchoring India with his 48-ball 63. Speaking after the match, Kohli hailed Suryakumar and said he has the game for any situation, and that he has been in terrific form in the last six months.

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav Set Up Series-Clinching Win For India

Virat Kohli's scintillating strokeplay found its match in maverick Suryakumar Yadav's batting pyrotechnics as the duo fashioned India's series- clinching six-wicket win over Australia in the third and final T20 International in Hyderabad on Sunday. Kohli (63 off 48 balls) and Suryakumar (69 off 36 balls) shared a 104-run partnership to lay the platform for the Indian victory. India won the three-match series 2-1. Cameron Green (52) scored upfront while Tim David (54) provided the final flourish as Australia posted 186 for six after being invited to bat.

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Rohit Sharma keeping the faith in Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel

India Break Pakistan's Huge T20I Record With Victory Over Australia

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction In Dugout As India Win 3rd T20I vs Australia

"A Guy Who Knows...": Virat Kohli Explains Suryakumar Yadav's Batting Strategy

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav Set Up Series-Clinching Win For India

Yadav, Kohli power India to T20 series win over Australia

Kohli, Yadav propel India to series clinching victory over Australia

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