WATCH: Varun Chakaravarthy Dismisses Mitchell Owen with a Jaffa in AUS vs IND 3rd T20I
Varun Chakaravarthy bowled a brilliant googly to send Mitchell Owen back to the pavilion in the third T20I between Australia and India. Tim David and Marcus Stoinis powered Australia to a competitive 186/6.
Match Overview at Bellerive Oval, Hobart
The third T20I delivered intense moments of batting power and top-tier bowling as the series stood evenly balanced. Australia led 1-0 after winning the second T20I, with the first game abandoned due to rain. Australia aimed to secure a 2-0 advantage, while India was determined to level the series and keep their hopes alive.
Key Moments and Performances
- Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, debuting in the series, made an immediate impact by taking early wickets of Travis Head and Josh Inglis inside the powerplay.
- Arshdeep’s breakthroughs put Australia under pressure before the middle order regrouped to rebuild the innings.
- Despite setbacks, Australian batters fought back, led by Tim David and Marcus Stoinis.
- Varun Chakaravarthy showcased his skill with a deceptive googly to dismiss Mitchell Owen on the third ball of the ninth over.
"Varun Chakaravarthy produced a moment of brilliance that turned heads."
The Tamil Nadu spinner's variations proved pivotal in disrupting Australia's momentum during the game.
With this performance, the game remained crucial in the tightly contested five-match series.
Summary: Varun Chakaravarthy's clever googly and India's disciplined bowling challenged Australia's strong batting effort in a key match of the series.
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