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"Not Being Able To Connect...": Virat Kohli's Honest Admission On Knock vs Australia In 3rd T20I

Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav batted beautifully in India's chase of 187 in the third T20I against Australia in Hyderabad on Sunday. Even after the latter fell for a destructive 69, Kohli hit a pristine six off Pat Cummins and it looked like he and Hardik Pandya would take India home comfortably. However, Australia applied the pressure and the match went to the final over with India needing 11 off the last six balls. Kohli hit a six off the first delivery of the 20th over to take the pressure off but fell the very next delivery. Hardik, however, ensured India won the match with one ball to spare.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Reaches 50 vs Australia With Helicopter Shot, Reminds Of MS Dhoni

Suryakumar Yadav is a vital player for India going into the 2022 T20 World Cup. He is currently ranked No. 3 in the world in T20Is and batting at No. 4 provides solidity to the Indian middle order. The star's brilliance was visible yet again on Sunday as he smashed 69 off just 36 balls in the third T20I against Australia. His innings included five sixes and five fours. He reached the 50-run mark off just 29 balls when he hit Adam Zampa for the maximum in the 13th over. It was a perfect helicopter shot and showed Suryakumar's prowess.

"Everyone Thought Ravindra Jadeja's Absence Would Weaken India, But...": Australia Coach Andrew McDonald

Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the T20 series was expected to weaken India but the hosts found an able replacement in "outstanding" Axar Patel, said Australia coach Andrew McDonald. Left-arm spinner Axar, who was shoed in as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Jadeja, impressed everyone with his bowling, ending as the leading wicket-taker in the three-match series. "Axar, in particular, had an outstanding series. With Jaddu out everyone thought that it might become a bit of a weakness for India, but they've found another one again, which tends to happen," McDonald said at the post-match press conference after India clinched the series.

Everyone thought Ravindra Jadeja's absence would weaken India but Axar Patel was outstanding: Andrew McDonald

Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the T20 series was expected to weaken India but the hosts found an able replacement in "outstanding" Axar Patel, said Australia coach Andrew McDonald. Left-arm spinner Axar, who was shoed in as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Jadeja, impressed everyone with his bowling, ending as the leading wicket-taker in the three-match series. “Axar, in particular, had an outstanding series. With Jaddu out everyone thought that it might become a bit of a weakness for India, but they've found another one again, which tends to happen,” McDonald said at the post-match press conference after India clinched the series. The Australian bowling attack, comprising the pace duo of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, was taken to the cleaners by the Indian batters.

"Rohit And Rahul Told Me...": Virat Kohli Reveals Batting Strategy vs Australia in Hyderabad T20I

Virat Kohli anchored India's innings with a 63-run knock off 48 balls as the side chased down 187 runs against Australia in the third and deciding T20I to clinch the series 2-1. India were tottering at 30 for 2 at one stage in the chase, but a 104-run partnership between Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav for the third wicket kept India in the hunt at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The Rohit Sharma-led side eventually went on to win the game by 6 wickets on the penultimate ball of the innings.

India vs Australia 3rd T20I Live Updates: Cameron Green Gets Australia Off To A Flyer In Decider

IND vs AUS Live Score Updates: Cameron Green has given a quick start to Australia with some attacking cricket on offer. Aaron Finch is his opening partner. Earlier, India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first against Australia in series decider at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. India have replaced Rishabh Pant with Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the game. The three-match series is currently tied at 1-1 and hence the winner on Sunday will take the trophy home. Australia won the first game by 4 wickets in Mohali before India bounced back with with a 6-wicket win in the second game in Nagpur. Matthew Wade is the top run-scorer in the series with 88 runs to his credit while Hardik Pandya follows him with 80 runs. In the bowling department, Axar Patel leads the chart with 5 wickets so far. (LIVE SCORECARD)

2nd T20I, India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel sparkle as India clinch truncated tie

Rohit Sharma didn’t put a foot wrong on Friday. Right from bringing in Axar Patel in the Powerplay to driving his team’s chase, the skipper aced it all. Sharma displayed a range of shots as he creamed Australian attack and carried his bat as India defeated Australia by six wickets at the VCA stadium. After losing Hardik Pandya in the penultimate over from Pat Cummins, Rohit (46 not out) played a magnificent square-cut that meant India needed just 10 runs from the last over. Once again, Dinesh Karthik displayed his finishing act with a six and a four to level the series. India scored 94 for 4 while chasing a 91-run target in a truncated match of 8-over a side.

Rohit Sharma Deals In Sixes To Guide India To Series-levelling Win vs Australia in Second T20I

Rohit Sharma displayed his six-hitting prowess with an unbeaten 46 after Axar Patel snapped two wickets in a fiery spell as India notched up a series-levelling six-wicket win over Australia in a rain hit second T20I in Nagpur on Friday. The India skipper smashed four sixes and as many fours as he single-handedly helped India chase down a target of 91 with four balls to spare in a match which was reduced to eight overs a side due to a wet outfield. Earlier, Matthew Wade smacked an unbeaten 20-ball 43 to fire Australia to a 90 for five.

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"Not Being Able To Connect...": Virat Kohli's Honest Admission On Knock vs Australia In 3rd T20I

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Reaches 50 vs Australia With Helicopter Shot, Reminds Of MS Dhoni

"Everyone Thought Ravindra Jadeja's Absence Would Weaken India, But...": Australia Coach Andrew McDonald

Everyone thought Ravindra Jadeja's absence would weaken India but Axar Patel was outstanding: Andrew McDonald

"Rohit And Rahul Told Me...": Virat Kohli Reveals Batting Strategy vs Australia in Hyderabad T20I

India vs Australia 3rd T20I Live Updates: Cameron Green Gets Australia Off To A Flyer In Decider

2nd T20I, India vs Australia: Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel sparkle as India clinch truncated tie

Rohit Sharma Deals In Sixes To Guide India To Series-levelling Win vs Australia in Second T20I