Third t20i in between Australia and India At Belerive Oval, Hobart lived up to expectations with exciting moments, strong batting and high quality bowling. The five-match series is finely tuned, with this game crucial for both teams – Australia lead 1-0 after winning the second T20I, the first match washed out due to rain. With the hosts 2-0 up, India look determined to level the series and stay alive in the contest.
Arshdeep Singh gives India a dream start
Indian captain after winning the toss Suryakumar Yadav It was decided to go ahead at first, and the move paid immediate dividends. Left arm pacer Arshdeep SinghPlaying the first match of the series, he produced an exceptional new ball spell with a dismissal Head of Travis and Josh English Inside PowerPlay. His early advances put Australia on the back foot before the middle order was rebuilt.
Despite the early setbacks, the Australian Batters launched a counter-attack to reach a huge total.
Varun Chakaravarthy’s magical delivery stuns Mitchell Owen
While Australian control is restored, Varun Chakravarthy produced a momentary flash that turned heads. The Tamil Nadu Spinner, known for his deceptive swing, has given up a surprising gap Mitchell owen In the third ball of the ninth. Owen had no clue. It was a sharply pulled back googly that covered the gap between bat and pad to go around the off and middle stumps. Attempted a cut shot of his own but missed a big wicket and Chakaravarthy took full advantage.
Owen, completely fooled by the turn, was shocked as the stumps flew. There was a standing ovation from the Indian fans in the stands and social media was flooded with reactions praising CHAKARAVARTHY’s incredible delivery.
Here is the video:
Varun gets one to go back and squeeze the stumps! 🎯
Golden duck for Owen! India piling on the pressure with another quick wicket! 🇮🇳🔥#Auswind 👉 3rd t20i | Live now 👉 https://t.co/jjabx22idf pic.twitter.com/rk9yerssaut– Star Sports (@starsportsindia) November 2, 2025
That’s a stunning delivery from Varun Chakaravarthy to get out to Mitch Owen for a golden duck! #Auswind pic.twitter.com/os2iyixxtg
– Cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 2, 2025
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Tim David and Marcus Stoinis Power Australia for a big total
Despite losing wickets regularly, Australia managed to blast a strong total on the board thanks to brilliant contributions Tim david (74) and Marcus Stoinis (64). David continued his aggressive approach as the partners around him before approaching Do not pray finished his shots. Australia suffered a brief slump after the loss Mitchell bat Consecutive deliveries from Chakaravarthy but batted strongly down the order. STOINIS, joined Matthew shortadded 64 quick runs to move to a total of 186/6 by the end of the innings. For India, Arshdeep, Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah effectively bowed. Shivam Dubey Wahid, however, managed to get the big wicket of Dawood
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