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Arshdeep Singh Reveals Suryakumar Yadav's Message Before Final Over Heroics In 5th T20I vs Australia

Arshdeep Singh felt that it was simply divine intervention and unhinged faith from his skipper Suryakumar Yadav which enabled him to defend 10 runs in the final over of a thrilling fifth T20 International, wherein India pipped Australia by just six runs. The left-arm seamer has been profligate at the death in T20Is for more than one year and after giving away 37 runs in his first three overs on Sunday, no one would have thought that he would be able to defend just 10 with the dangerous Matthew Wade on strike.

"Not A Big Fan Of...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take On 3 Captains For South Africa Tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced three separate captains in the three formats for the Indian cricket team for the upcoming tour of South Africa. While Rohit Sharma will continue as the Test captain, Suryakumar Yadav was named the T20I captain while KL Rahul will lead the side in ODIs. While the decision was largely impacted by the unavailability of Hardik Pandya due to injury, Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was not pleased with the decision taken by the team management to go with three captains but pointed out that this can go on to be the norm in the near future.

'Belief Came In Once I...': Arshdeep Singh On Defending 10 Runs In Last Over

After leaking 37 runs in his first three wayward overs on a languid Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch, Arshdeep Singh's night was seemingly doomed. But then the left-arm pacer found a chance to redeem himself in the dying moments of the fifth T20I against Australia to seal a 4-1 series win. Arshdeep grabbed it with both hands, defending 10 runs in the final over to give India a six-run win, nailing a bouncer and yorkers that he looked so incapable of bowling during that horror start.

India Beat Australia By 6 Runs In 5th T20I, Clinch Series 4-1

Shreyas Iyer's refined fifty combined well with fine death overs performance by inexperienced pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar as India pipped Australia by six runs in a thrilling encounter to record a comprehensive 4-1 series win. Iyer's 53 off 37 balls was the force behind India's 160 for 8 on a tacky pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ben McDermott's bellicose half-century (54, 36b, 5x6) nearly trumped Iyer's effort, but the Aussies crumbled in the final lap to end up with 154 for eight. Needing only 10 off last over, Arshdeep held his nerve and gave away only three runs, repeatedly hitting the ideal block-hole length with consummate ease.

Why Did Deepak Chahar Not Play In 5th T20I vs Australia? Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Reason

Australia skipper Matthew Wade won the toss and elected to field in the final T20I of the five-match series against India on Friday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India have already won the series by 3-1 following their victory in the fourth T20I. Australia will be looking to end the series on a high note on a ground that is one of the highest-scoring venues in India. Australia skipper Matthew Wade said during the toss, "We will have a bowl. The wicket feels a bit tacky. One change for us. Ellis comes in for Green. Exciting times for selectors and youngsters, to make a mark and put pressure on some of the spots."

India vs Australia Live Streaming 5th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live

With the series already in the bag, Team India will look to test its bench strength as they face Australia in the fifth and final T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. All-rounder Shivam Dube is the most likely candidate to get the nod in the team, with in-form Rinku Singh being rested for the inconsequential contest. The focus will be on Shreyas Iyer after the batter was dismissed for cheap in the last match, having missed the first three games. Iyer is likely to play a huge part during the tour of South Africa.

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 5th T20I: Will Shivam Dube Replace In-Form Rinku Singh?

With the fate of the series sealed, the Indian cricket team could look to rotate the squad as it takes on Australia in the 5th and final T20I of the series on Sunday. The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have done really well at the top as a pair. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is unlikely to make any change with the opening combination. However, all-rounder Shivam Dube is the most likely candidate to get the nod, with Rinku Singh being rested for the inconsequential contest.

Watch: Rinku Singh Hammers Huge 100m Six Off Ben Dwarshuis, Crowd Goes Berserk

Team India successfully defended the target of 175 and registered a 20-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I on Friday in Raipur. With this win, the hosts have gained an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. The main architects of India's win were batter Rinku Singh, who scored 46 off 29 balls and all-rounder Axar Patel, who took three crucial wickets. Apart from playing a quick knock, Rinku also entertained the Raipur crowd with his stunning boundaries and sixes.

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Arshdeep Singh Reveals Suryakumar Yadav's Message Before Final Over Heroics In 5th T20I vs Australia

"Not A Big Fan Of...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Take On 3 Captains For South Africa Tour

'Belief Came In Once I...': Arshdeep Singh On Defending 10 Runs In Last Over

India Beat Australia By 6 Runs In 5th T20I, Clinch Series 4-1

Why Did Deepak Chahar Not Play In 5th T20I vs Australia? Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Reason

India vs Australia Live Streaming 5th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live

India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 5th T20I: Will Shivam Dube Replace In-Form Rinku Singh?

Watch: Rinku Singh Hammers Huge 100m Six Off Ben Dwarshuis, Crowd Goes Berserk