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"We All Will Miss Ravindra Jadeja, But...": Ex-India Captain On How Star All-Rounder's Replacement Has Stepped Up

The series against Australia turned out to be a great one for the Indian cricket team. The Rohit Sharma-led side went down in the first T20I, but made a strong comeback in the next two matches to pocket the three-match contest 2-1. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel was the star of the show as he was adjudged Man of the Series for taking eight wickets on three matches. He not only had the highest number of wickets in the series but was most economical (6.30 RPO) too.

"Can't Hear You...": Rohit Sharma Takes Murali Kartik By Surprise After Hyderabad T20I

It was a fantastic night for Team India on Sunday as they defeated Australia in the third T20I in Hyderabad to clinch the three-T20I series 2-1. Chasing 187, India didn't have the best of starts as openers KL Rahul (1) and Rohit Sharma (17) were out inside the first four overs. But Virat Kohli (63 off 48 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (69 off 36 balls) shared a 104-run partnership to lay the platform for the Indian victory. After the match, during the presentation, skipper Rohit took former India spinner Murali Kartik, also part of the commentary panel for the official broadcasters, by surprise.

"He Tries To Control My Scoring...": Virat Kohli On How He Tamed Adam Zampa's Spin

Star batter Virat Kohli was in his vintage mode on Sunday night, when Team India took on Australia in the third and final T20I of the three-match series. Kohli smashed 63 off 48 balls and helped Team India chase down the target of 187, with six wickets in hand at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. With this win, the Rohit Sharma-led side also claimed the three-match T20I series 2-1. Team India required 11 runs off the last over, when Kohli and Hardik Pandya were on the crease and the former smashed a huge six on the first delivery of pacer Adam Zampa, before getting dismissed on the second one.

"Like Getting Head Of The Snake...": Sunil Gavaskar On Why Rohit Sharma's Wicket Is Vital For Rivals

Rohit Sharma notched yet another bilateral series win as India captain as his side defeated Australia in a T20I game in Hyderabad on Sunday. Chasing a target of 187, India reached the mark in 19.5 overs. Skipper Rohit scored 17 off 14 balls. His short innings included one six and two fours. He showed signs of being aggressive and got caught out after charging down the track against Pat Cummins in the fourth over. Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar said that with the batting depth, Rohit can take his chances.

Rohit Sharma Backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar As India Look To Fix T20 Bowling

Improving India's bowling remains the team's focus ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup next month, skipper Rohit Sharma has said, adding that he backs seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to come out of a recent slump. India went past Aaron Finch's Australia by six wickets to clinch the three-match T20 series 2-1, and now host South Africa for a white-ball series starting Wednesday. The team's batsmen, including Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, have been in good form and shared a 104-run partnership to secure victory on Sunday, but the final-overs bowling has been a cause of worry.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Steals The Show With His Dance Moves After India Beat Australia In 3rd T20I

India on Sunday defeated Australia by six wickets in the third and deciding T20I to seal the three-match series 2-1. The match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium went down to the wire as the hosts needed four runs to win off the final two balls. This is when Hardik Pandya hit a four to take India home. With the win, India registered their 21st win in T20Is in the ongoing year which also happens to be the most by any team in a calendar year.

India vs Australia: Fun And Banter As Teammates Force Reluctant Karthik To Lift Trophy After Series Win

India beat Australia in the 3rd T20I on Sunday in yet another thrilling last over finish to bag the three-match series 2-1. The victory helped India extend its lead at the top of the ICC T20I rankings. There were a lot of positives for the team going into the next series against South Africa, after which the team will head to Australia for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

"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.

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"We All Will Miss Ravindra Jadeja, But...": Ex-India Captain On How Star All-Rounder's Replacement Has Stepped Up

"Can't Hear You...": Rohit Sharma Takes Murali Kartik By Surprise After Hyderabad T20I

"He Tries To Control My Scoring...": Virat Kohli On How He Tamed Adam Zampa's Spin

"Like Getting Head Of The Snake...": Sunil Gavaskar On Why Rohit Sharma's Wicket Is Vital For Rivals

Rohit Sharma Backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar As India Look To Fix T20 Bowling

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Steals The Show With His Dance Moves After India Beat Australia In 3rd T20I

India vs Australia: Fun And Banter As Teammates Force Reluctant Karthik To Lift Trophy After Series Win

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