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"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.

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)

Shoaib Akhtar Shares Epic Throwback Pic, Says '90s Were Fun "For So Many Reasons I Can't Give"

Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar used to bowl bullets when he was still playing, and now he fires some with his blunt analyses, mainly of his own team's performances. But he also knew how to have fun in his playing days, and still remembers how to continue doing so. On Saturday, Akhtar took to Twitter to share a gem of a throwback picture, where he can be seen in a striped shirt and high-waisted trousers, rolled up above his ankles, as he enjoyed the sea at a beach in Karachi.

Twitter Reacts As Jhulan Goswami Bids Farewell To International Cricket

The Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to bid Indian women's pace legend Jhulan Goswami farewell after the third and final ODI against England at Lord's, which was her final international match. Many cricketers and administration figures took to Twitter on Saturday to bid Jhulan farewell and congratulate her on a legendary career.

Watch: Nagpur Crowd Chants "RCB, RCB" During 2nd India vs Australia T20I, Virat Kohli's Reaction Viral

To say Virat Kohli is a popular cricketing figure would be an understatement. He has a huge following wherever he goes, and often, crowds in India even start chanting the name of his IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, even when he is playing for the nation. On Friday, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, before India took on Australia in the second T20I, the crowd started chanting "RCB, RCB" as Kohli walked out to the team dressing room balcony. But Kohli was quick to point to the India logo on his jersey as his India and RCB teammate Harshal Patel sat in amusement next to him.

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Rohit Sharma-led Team India levelled the three-match series at 1-1 after winning the Nagpur T20I which was curtailed to eight overs per side due to wet outfield. Now, the side would look to carry the momentum into the series decider against Australia on Sunday evening at Hyderabad. Jasprit Bumrah made his much-awaited return and he announced his arrival in style as he bowled a toe-crushing yorker to get the better of Australia skipper Aaron Finch. The fans in Hyderabad would be expecting a thriller to have a gala time on Sunday evening.

India vs Australia, India Predicted XI: Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar Return For 3rd T20I vs Australia?

India face Australia in the third and final T20I in Hyderabad on Sunday. The match will be a series-decider, with Australia winning the first match in Mohali and India coming back strong to triumph in a shortened game in Nagpur. India brought Jasprit Bumrah back into the side in Nagpur for Umesh Yadav and played Rishabh Pant instead of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has been expensive of late. But as that was a match reduced to eight overs per side, India could afford to field one bowler less. It is highly likely that they will bring Bhuvneshwar back to ensure they have six bowling options in the series decider.

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"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

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

Shoaib Akhtar Shares Epic Throwback Pic, Says '90s Were Fun "For So Many Reasons I Can't Give"

Twitter Reacts As Jhulan Goswami Bids Farewell To International Cricket

Watch: Nagpur Crowd Chants "RCB, RCB" During 2nd India vs Australia T20I, Virat Kohli's Reaction Viral

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India vs Australia, India Predicted XI: Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar Return For 3rd T20I vs Australia?