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"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.

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.

"Dinesh Karthik Needs Little More...": Rohit Sharma On Veteran Ahead Of T20 World Cup

India skipper Rohit Sharma wants to give wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik more time in the middle before the team heads Down Under for the T20 World Cup next month. India have been alternating between Karthik and Rishabh Pant in their playing XI. While the young keeper was given the nod ahead of the veteran player in the Asia Cup, Karthik was picked for all three matches against Australia. "I wanted both of these guys to have a number of games under their belt before the World Cup. When we went to the Asia Cup both of these guys were in the fray to play all games," Rohit said at the post-match press conference after India clinched the three-match series against Australia on Sunday.

"Our Death Bowling...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Response On Where Team India Must Improve

India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday admitted that death bowling remains an area of concern for the team going into next month's T20 World Cup but hoped that the bowlers will find their groove soon. India's death bowling came a cropper in the last few matches in the Asia Cup, leading to the team's early exit. In the opening game of the three-match T20 series, India couldn't defend 208 as Australia scored 53 in last three overs to register a four wicket win.

India vs Australia 3rd T20I Highlights: Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli power India to a six-wicket win in series decider

Virat Kohli struck some welcome form with a 48-ball 63 (3x4, 4x6) and though he fell with just five needed off five balls, the Delhi batter had ensured a victory. Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten on 25 as the Indians replied with 187 for four with a ball to spare. In the end, the difference between the teams was the steady show of the Indian batters in the middle overs. Scorecard | As it happenedBut the win was really set up by a Mumbaikar for whom the sky is no limit. Suryakumar Yadav stole the thunder from the Australians. Coming into bat with India, chasing a tricky 188, delicately placed at 30 for two, Suryakumar along with Virat Kohli strung a match-winning 104-run partnership off 62 balls for the third wicket. The Indians didn't get the start which they wanted as KL Rahul (1) and skipper Rohit Sharma (17) fell with just 30 on the board. But Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav took up the challenge as they slowly clawed their way back into the innings. Kohli did the bulk of the scoring initially before Suryakumar joined the party.

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)

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma Explains Why Rishabh Pant Misses Out Third T20I vs Australia

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in the third and final T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket in Hyderabad. With the series levelled at 1-1, India made just one change to their playing XI from the previous game as Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the side, replacing wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. India had levelled the series 1-1 after beating Australia in a rain-hit match. During the toss, Rohit explained why Pant had to sit out the series decider.

"Easy Game?" Ravi Shastri Asks Dinesh Karthik On Win vs Australia In 2nd T20I. His Reply Is Pure Gold

After suffering a defeat in the first T20I, India made a strong comeback to beat Australia in a rain-hit second T20I at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Friday. Chasing a target of 91 in eight overs, captain Rohit Sharma steered India closer to the target, remaining unbeaten on 46 off 20 balls. With nine runs needed off the final over, Dinesh Karthik hit a six and a boundary off consecutive deliveries to take India to a series-levelling win, ahead of the final game in Hyderabad on Sunday.

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

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

"Dinesh Karthik Needs Little More...": Rohit Sharma On Veteran Ahead Of T20 World Cup

"Our Death Bowling...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Response On Where Team India Must Improve

India vs Australia 3rd T20I Highlights: Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli power India to a six-wicket win in series decider

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

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma Explains Why Rishabh Pant Misses Out Third T20I vs Australia

"Easy Game?" Ravi Shastri Asks Dinesh Karthik On Win vs Australia In 2nd T20I. His Reply Is Pure Gold