HOBART: Washington Sundar enhanced his reputation as a T20 hitter with India batting in top gear through the innings to comfortably chase down a target of 187 for a series levelling five-wicket win over Australia here on Sunday.
Arshdeep Singh, recalled after missing the first two games, made an immediate impact by removing Travis Head in his first over and Josh Inglis in his second.
This is the first time that Australia have lost a T20 International at the Ninja Oval, earlier known as Bellerive Oval.
Tim David (74 off 38) bludgeoned the Indian bowling attack to take Australia to 186 for six after the visitors opted to bat.
With the firepower India possess, they were expected to overhaul the target but Nathan Ellis (3/36) made their job tougher with his sharp and testing spells. India eventually got home in 18.3 overs.
Arshdeep, who was named Player of the Match, said he has been focussing on clarity and consistency rather than trying too hard for results.
“I’ve just been working on my process, trusting my skills, and executing the plans I’ve practised,” Arshdeep, who took three wickets for 35 runs, said after the game.
