IND vs AUS 3rd T20 Introduction:
In a nail-biting encounter at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, Australia clinched a five-wicket victory over India in the 3rd T20. Glenn Maxwell extraordinary century overshadowed Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant ton, keeping Australia alive in the series.
Glenn Maxwell Heroics Lead Australia to a Sensational Win
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Australia’s chase was spearheaded by Glenn Maxwell sensational batting. His century ensured that Australia stayed in the hunt, ultimately achieving the target with five wickets in hand.
Glenn Maxwell equals record for fastest ton by Australian in men's T20Is 🔥#INDvAUS | 📝: https://t.co/YiETbPxJ32 pic.twitter.com/1yjVy2lkMH
— ICC (@ICC) November 28, 2023
Gaikwad’s Century Anchors India to a Formidable 222
India, batting first, put up a formidable score of 222/3, thanks to a magnificent century by Ruturaj Gaikwad. Ruturaj Gaikwad unbeaten 123 off 57 balls was the cornerstone of India’s innings. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma’s valuable contributions further bolstered the challenging target set for Australia.
Maiden T20I CENTURY for @Ruutu1331 🔥🔥 #INDvAUS @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/FUxyBLEE3q
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 28, 2023
Glenn Maxwell and Gaikwad: A Duel of Centuries
The match was highlighted by two outstanding centuries. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 123 for India was a display of class and finesse, while Glenn Maxwell match-winning ton for Australia showcased his ability to dominate under pressure.
India Batting Scorecard (20 overs maximum)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Minutes | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c †Wade b Behrendorff | 6 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | not out | 123 | 57 | 97 | 13 | 7 | 215.78 |
| Ishan Kishan †| c Stoinis b Richardson | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | c †Wade b Hardie | 39 | 29 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 134.48 |
| Tilak Varma | not out | 31 | 24 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 129.16 |
Total (20 Overs, RR: 11.10): 222/3
India Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Richardson | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jason Behrendorff | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 3.00 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nathan Ellis | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tanveer Sangha | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Aaron Hardie | 4 | 0 | 64 | 1 | 16.00 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30.00 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Australia Batting Scorecard (Target: 223 runs from 20 overs)
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Minutes | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | c Ravi Bishnoi b Avesh Khan | 35 | 18 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 194.44 |
| Aaron Hardie | c †Ishan Kishan b Arshdeep Singh | 16 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Josh Inglis | b Ravi Bishnoi | 10 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 166.66 |
| Glenn Maxwell | not out | 104 | 48 | 79 | 8 | 8 | 216.66 |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Yadav b Patel | 17 | 21 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 80.95 |
| Tim David | c Yadav b Ravi Bishnoi | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Wade (c)†| not out | 28 | 16 | 41 | 3 | 1 | 175.00 |
Total (20 Overs, RR: 11.25): 225/5
Australia Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 17.00 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.00 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
IND vs AUS 3rd T20 Conclusion:
With this victory, Australia narrows the gap in the series to 2-1, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the cricketing rivalry. The match was a testament to the high standards of T20 cricket, with both teams showcasing exceptional talent and determination.
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