India had already clinched the series with a one-match lead as the fifth and final match of the 5-match T20 series unfolded on Sunday. Although the match seemed routine, Australia failed to secure a win despite a thrilling finish.
India had already clinched the series with a one-match lead as the fifth and final match of the 5-match T20 series unfolded on Sunday. Although the match seemed routine, Australia failed to secure a win despite a thrilling finish.
Australia Falls Short in Last Match Despite Creating Excitement
India had already clinched the series with a one-match lead as the fifth and final match of the 5-match T20 series unfolded on Sunday. Although the match seemed routine, Australia failed to secure a win despite a thrilling finish. Needing 10 runs in the last over, Australia couldn't capitalize on the opportunity, losing the match by 6 runs and ultimately the T20 series by 4-1, following their recent ODI World Cup triumph.
Australia started their batting aggressively, chasing a target of 161 runs. However, their opening pair was dismantled in the third over due to their aggressive approach. Mukesh Kumar bowled out Jose Philip in the third ball of the third over, followed by Travis Head's dismissal while batting aggressively. At the end of the first 6 overs, Australia had scored 50 runs for the loss of 2 wickets.
Ravi Bishnoi further set back Australia by taking the wicket of Head. Bishnoi continued his impact by dismissing Aaron Hardy in the last ball of the seventh over. Although McDermott batted aggressively, David at the other end progressed more slowly. The partnership between McDermott and David contributed 47 runs off 38 balls for the fourth wicket. However, the visitors suffered a collapse, needing 31 runs in the last 3 overs.
Wade, at the wicket as a recognized batsman, became Australia's only hope. He struck Abesh Khan for three fours in the 18th over, bringing the requirement down to 10 runs in the last over. However, Wade faced the first two balls without scoring off Nathan Ellis. On the third ball of the over, Wade was caught by Shreyas Iyer at long-on while attempting to pick up Arshdeep, leading to Australia's defeat in the match and the series. The visitors concluded their innings at 154 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.
Mukesh Kumar emerged as the leading wicket-taker among Indian bowlers, securing three wickets, while Ashwadwip and Bishnoi took two wickets each.
Earlier, Australia's captain Matthew Wade won the toss and elected to field. India, batting first, posted a total of 160 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs, with Shreyas contributing 53 runs in the innings.
Among Australia's bowlers, Jason Behrendorff and Dawershuis took 2 wickets each, while Hardy, Tanveer Sangha, and Ellis claimed one wicket each.
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