Live Score | IND vs AUS Live Cricket Score, 3rd T20I: Jitesh Sharma finishes the game in style, IND beat AUS by 5 wickets

India’s leading ODI bowler, Jasprit Bumrah over witnessed multiple close calls for run-outs as the Indian skipper made, multiple direct hits onto the wicket, however, the AUS batters made it safely to crease on both such occasions. AUS 176/5 (19)

Following in the footsteps of Tim David, Marcus Stonis also struck a fast-paced half-century to bring Australia back into the game today. ramped over short third!! Short ball on the stumps, and Stoinis sways out of the way before upper cutting it late. Stoinist struck the ball for a one-bounce four as the fielder at short third – and everyone else – could only watch the ball sail away for a four.

Rinku Singh, who was subbed in the place of Arshdeep Singh for a brief period during the game, dropped an important catch of Stoinis, who had drummed up quite a load of trouble for the Indian bowling line-up today. AUS 166/5 (17.5)

Both Australian batters Marcus Stoinis and MW Short look keen to keep the momentum going for Australia post David’s dismissal, as the batters continue to punish Indian bowlers by playing a range of first-class cricketing shots all over the field. AUS 156/5 (17)

Dropped by Arshdeep ! and it goes for six!! Abhishek bowled on a length just outside off, and the ball straightened. Short slog swept across the line, and the ball went to Arshdeep at deep square leg. He tumbled to his left, and the ball dropped off. This field might cause India to heftily as the Australians continue to rake in runs as we proceed into the death overs of the match.

Keen on not losing much momentum, Stoinis and Short continue their onslaught of the Indian bowling line-up as both strikers hurry to amass as many runs as they can, raking in a flurry of boundaries in the process. AUS 143/5 (16)

Capitalising on David’s dismissal, India’s Suryakumar Yadav chooses to go full throttle on developing a sharp spin attack. Post David’s dismissal Axar and Varun remain quick to jump in with the spin attack. Davis is followed by Matthew Short on the pitch. AUS 130/5 (15)

Australia’s batting superstar Tim David gets out at 74 off 38! From stadium height sixes to aggressive all-round batting. Tim David had truly been the anchor of Australia’s innings so far. AUS 118/5 (13)

Stoinis smashes Dube for a huge six! Crashed over square leg!! Dube doesn’t offer much pace, and ends up bowling short around off. Stoinis plants his front foot forward, and clubs it for a big six.

Showcasing his mastery of playing spin, Tim David continues his assault on the Indian bowling line-up. David previously launched two massive sixes in Varun Chakravarty’s over to bring AUS back into the game. AUS 103/4 (12)

Mitchell Owen is followed by Marcus Stoinis on the pitch, who slammed Axar for a four in the very start of Axar’s second over. Axar’s second over, however, was much more economical compared to his first one, which saw Tim David launch stadium-high sixes! AUS 84/4 (10)

India’s spin wizard Varun Chakravarthy has shown his bowling dominance against Australia once again, as he sent both Mitchell Marsh and Owen back to the pavilion in quick succession.

AUS 75/4 (9)

In a stunning display of first-class batting, Tim David continues to hit Indian bowlers all around the field to reach 52 of just 23 balls. The batter also smashed a stadium-high sixer in the last over of Axar Patel. AUS 72/2 (8)

slapped hard to the cover boundary. Slow and short outside off from Dube, and David waits before slamming it fiercely for four. Tim David looks keen to make the most of the opportunity given to him and continues to punish Indian bowlers.

Washington Sundar’s drop can prove to be too costly for the Indians as Tim David slammed Axar Patel for two monster sixes. It does not like day for Indian spinners as both Varun and Axar get hits for some big sixes. AUS 57/2 (7)

Australian fans thank their stars as Tim David gets a second life. David sliced an inswinging yorker pitched up by Bumrah that landed just outside off, which went right into gully and slipped through Washington Sundar’s fingers, giving the Australian batter a much-needed lifeline. AUS 43/2 (6)

this time it’s the ball that vanishes!! Much fuller ball from Varun, who gets this to dip on a full length, and just outside off. David lofts it hard and deep over mid-off for the biggest six of the night. A prominent middle-order batsman, Tim David, is known for his ability to read both spin and pace deliveries well.

After securing two big wickets with their pace attack, Suryakumar Yadav looked to shake things up as he brought in Varun Chakravarthy to start with India’s spin attack.

Launched over the cover point. The sound off the bat spoke of the intent. Bumrah pitched this up and went full, and bowled in the channel outside off. David made room and opened the face of the bat to loft. Both Tim David and Mitchell Marsh look to bring stability to the AUS innings by taking Indian pacers head-on. AUS 24/2 (4)

Arshdeep has been able to capitalise on the pitch’s natural affinity for pace bowling incredibly well as the bowler this time took down Josh Inglis to make another hole in the Australian batting line-up. AUS 18/2 (3)

Travis Head is followed by Josh Inglis on the pitch. Mitchell Marks looks eager not to lose the early momentum. Marsh swung Bumrah for a quick four in the second over. AUS 12/1 (2)

Arshdeep Singh makes a star appearance in Horbat today as the bowler takes down the big whale of Australian cricket, Travis Head down in the very first over to secure a big win for India. Aus 6/1 (1)

Australian batting powerhouses open the game strongly as the batters manage to take a smooth double on the first delivery of the game.

The inclusion of Arshdeep Singh appears to be a tactical move to exploit a surface expected to offer early seam and bounce. His ability to swing the new ball and deliver yorkers at the death gives India greater control in pace-friendly conditions. With this choice, the Indian team looks to leverage the pitch’s natural affinity for pace bowling which can give fast bowlers like Arshdeep a leg-up in the early overs of the game with the new ball.

India will miss Kuldeep Yadav’s control and wicket-taking threat in the middle overs, an area where Australia’s power-hitters like Tim David thrive. Without his variation, India’s attack could look one-dimensional if the surface offers any grip or turn.

For India – Sanju, Harshit and Kuldeep are out. Sanju smashed hundreds in the T20Is against South Africa not long back, was shunted down the order to accomodate Gill, said he would be happy to bat anywhere down the order and now finds himself out of this game.

Australia (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann

India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Expect partly cloudy skies with a modest chance of showers, which could add a layer of uncertainty. A flat batting track is likely, meaning the chase may be slightly easier if dew or late-innings conditions favour batting.

India wins toss; opt to bowl first against Australia.