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India Beats Australia with Impressive Performance in Third Twenty20
In a stunning display of batting prowess, India secured a victory against Australian bowlers in the third Twenty20 match. Despite losing the toss and being put to bat first, India set an imposing target of 223 runs for Australia. The Indian team managed to score 222 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the allotted 20 overs, thanks to an outstanding century by opener Rituraj Gaikwad, who scored an unbeaten 123 runs off just 57 balls. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Thilak Verma also made significant contributions to the team’s total, scoring 39 off 29 balls and 31 not out off 24 balls, respectively.
After a shaky start, with India losing two early wickets, Gaikwad and Suryakumar formed a formidable partnership, adding 57 runs to the scoreboard. Suryakumar’s innings was particularly impressive, featuring 2 sixes and 5 fours, before he was eventually dismissed by Aaron Hardy in the 11th over.
Remarkable Performance by Gaikwad
Recovering from a slow start, Gaikwad went on to score 101 runs off the next 35 balls he faced, finishing with a total of 7 sixes and 13 fours. His exceptional innings culminated in a maiden century in Twenty20 internationals, achieved by hitting a six off the first ball of the last over, bowled by Maxwell. The last over yielded 30 runs, solidifying India’s dominant position in the match.
Despite Australian captain Matthew Wade winning the toss and choosing to field first, India put up an impressive display of batting prowess. With Mukesh Kumar being replaced by Atzhu Khan in the playing eleven for India, and World Cup final hero Travis Head featuring in the Australian team, the stage was set for a thrilling contest.
Having already won the first two matches, India had the opportunity to clinch the series with a victory in the third Twenty20.
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First published: November 28, 2023, 9:49 pm IST
Guwahati: India beat Australian bowlers in the third Twenty20. After losing the toss and batting, India set a huge victory target of 223 runs in front of Australia. India scored 222 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Opener Rituraj Gaikwad (123* off 57 balls) scored a brilliant century for the hosts. Captain Suryakumar Yadav (39 off 29 balls) and Thilak Verma (31* off 24 balls) also put in good performances.
India came back after losing the first two wickets by scoring 24 runs in the first 3 overs. In the second over, opener Yashashvi Jaiswal (6 off 6 balls) was dismissed by Jason Behrendorff who dealt the first blow to India. In the next over, Ishan Kishan, who shone in the first two games, was sent back by Kane Richardson.
But later it was seen that the Gaikwad-Suryakumar combination took India to the third wicket. Both of them added 57 runs on the scoreboard. Suryakumar’s innings included 2 sixes and 5 fours. Suryakumar was dismissed by Aaron Hardy in the 11th over.
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After scoring just 22 runs off the first 22 balls, Gaekwad went on to score 101 runs off the 35 balls he faced. Gaikwad’s brilliant innings includes 7 sixes and 13 fours. Gaekwad completed his maiden century in Twenty20 internationals by smashing Maxwell for six in the first ball of the last over. Including this, 30 runs were scored in the last over.
Australian captain Matthew Wade won the toss and sent India into bat. In the Indian team, Mukesh Kumar has been replaced by Atzhu Khan in the playing eleven. The Australian team includes World Cup final hero Travis Head in the playing eleven. After winning the first two matches, India can win the series if they win today.
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