A target of 187 in Hobart looked competitive after Australia recovered from a shaky start. Tim David had smashed 74 from 38 balls, Marcus Stoinis added 64, and India had already lost five wickets during the chase.
Yet India never allowed the pressure to become panic.
On November 2, 2025, at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, India chased down Australia’s 186/6 in only 18.3 overs, winning the third T20I by five wickets with nine balls remaining. Arshdeep Singh set up the victory with 3/35, while Washington Sundar finished the job with an unbeaten 49 from 23 deliveries.
For anyone searching for the India national cricket team vs Australian men’s cricket team match scorecard, the headline numbers are simple. The bigger story, though, was how India handled Australia’s late surge and then produced an equally aggressive chase.
Quick Answer: Match Result at a Glance
India defeated Australia by five wickets, reaching 188/5 in 18.3 overs after Australia posted 186/6 in their 20 overs. The result levelled the five-match series at 1-1 at that stage. India later won the series 2-1 after the fourth T20I victory and a washout in Brisbane.
| Match Detail | Information |
| Match | 3rd T20I, India tour of Australia 2025 |
| Date | November 2, 2025 |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Australia | 186/6 |
| India | 188/5 in 18.3 overs |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Arshdeep Singh |
| Series after match | 1-1 |
How the Hobart Match Unfolded
India won the toss and chose to bowl first. That decision quickly looked smart when Arshdeep Singh removed Travis Head for six and then dismissed Josh Inglis for just one.
Australia were 14/2 inside three overs, and India appeared to have control.
That changed dramatically when Tim David walked in and attacked the bowling. His 74 from 38 balls included eight fours and five sixes, with one enormous 129-metre hit becoming one of the memorable moments of the innings. David reached his fifty from only 23 deliveries.
Mitchell Marsh contributed 11 before Varun Chakaravarthy removed him. Mitchell Owen fell for a duck, leaving Australia in a difficult position at 74/4.
David and Stoinis changed the picture.
Stoinis scored 64 from 39 balls, while Matthew Short remained unbeaten on 26 from 15. Their late acceleration pushed Australia to 186/6, a total that looked substantially stronger than the position Australia had occupied earlier in the innings.
India’s chase also had its share of danger.
Abhishek Sharma made 25 from 16 balls before Nathan Ellis dismissed him. Shubman Gill scored 15 and fell lbw to Ellis after India’s unsuccessful review. Suryakumar Yadav struck 24 from only 11 balls, but Marcus Stoinis removed him soon after.
Tilak Varma made 29, while Axar Patel contributed 17. At 145/5 after 14.2 overs, India still had work to do.
Then Washington Sundar and Jitesh Sharma took over.
Sundar smashed an unbeaten 49 from 23 balls, while Jitesh finished 22 not out from 13. Their 43-run partnership from 25 balls ensured India reached 188/5 in 18.3 overs.
Key Highlights of India vs Australia 3rd T20I
- Arshdeep Singh took 3/35, including early wickets of Travis Head and Josh Inglis.
- Tim David scored 74 off 38 balls, rescuing Australia from 74/4.
- Marcus Stoinis made 64 off 39 deliveries and provided another major burst at the back end.
- Australia finished with 186/6 from 20 overs.
- India lost five wickets during the chase but kept the required rate under control.
- Washington Sundar smashed 49 from 23 balls*.
- Jitesh Sharma scored 22 from 13 balls* in his first T20I for India in more than 18 months.
- India reached the target with nine balls remaining.
- Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match for his 3/35.
- The victory brought the five-match series level at 1-1.
Full Australia vs India Scorecard
Australia 186/6 in 20 Overs
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs |
| Travis Head | c Suryakumar Yadav b Arshdeep Singh | 6 (4) |
| Mitchell Marsh | c Tilak Varma b Varun Chakaravarthy | 11 (14) |
| Josh Inglis | c Axar Patel b Arshdeep Singh | 1 (7) |
| Tim David | c Tilak Varma b Shivam Dube | 74 (38) |
| Mitchell Owen | b Varun Chakaravarthy | 0 (1) |
| Marcus Stoinis | c Rinku Singh b Arshdeep Singh | 64 (39) |
| Matthew Short | not out | 26 (15) |
| Xavier Bartlett | not out | 3 |
India Bowling: Arshdeep Singh 3/35, Varun Chakaravarthy 2/33, Axar Patel 0/35, Jasprit Bumrah 0/26, Shivam Dube 1/31.
The most important phase was Australia’s recovery after four wickets had fallen. David’s 74 and Stoinis’ 64 transformed what could have been a modest total into a score of 186.
India 188/5 in 18.3 Overs
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs |
| Abhishek Sharma | c Josh Inglis b Nathan Ellis | 25 (16) |
| Shubman Gill | lbw b Nathan Ellis | 15 (12) |
| Suryakumar Yadav | c Nathan Ellis b Marcus Stoinis | 24 (11) |
| Tilak Varma | c Josh Inglis b Xavier Bartlett | 29 (26) |
| Axar Patel | c Xavier Bartlett b Nathan Ellis | 17 (12) |
| Washington Sundar | not out | 49 (23) |
| Jitesh Sharma | not out | 22 (13) |
Australia Bowling: Nathan Ellis 3/36, Xavier Bartlett 1/30, Marcus Stoinis 1/22, Matthew Kuhnemann 0/31, Sean Abbott 0/56, Matthew Short 0/13.
The Turning Point: Washington Sundar Changes the Chase
The decisive phase came late in India’s innings.
At 145/5 after 14.2 overs, Australia still had an opportunity. India needed 42 runs from 34 balls, and five wickets were already down.
Washington Sundar refused to let the situation become complicated.
Rather than trying to manufacture a boundary from every delivery, he picked the right balls to attack and kept the scoreboard moving. His 49 came at a strike rate above 210, combining control with calculated aggression.
Jitesh Sharma played the other side of the partnership. Together, they added 43 runs from 25 balls, taking India from a position of mild concern to a comfortable victory.
That partnership was the difference.
Top Performers and Why They Mattered
Washington Sundar – India
Washington produced the innings India needed most. His unbeaten 49 from 23 balls was not simply a quick cameo; it came after five wickets had fallen and with the required run rate demanding positive batting.
Tim David – Australia
David was arguably the biggest reason Australia reached 186. His 74 from 38 balls included eight fours and five sixes, and he produced the acceleration Australia desperately needed after losing wickets early.
Arshdeep Singh – India
Arshdeep’s 3/35 earned him the Player of the Match award. His early wickets created pressure, while his dismissal of Stoinis prevented Australia from finishing with an even larger total.
Marcus Stoinis – Australia
Stoinis added 64 from 39 balls and continued the momentum created by David. His innings ensured Australia remained competitive despite losing four wickets relatively early.
Why India Won and Australia Fell Short
Australia’s first six overs were the main problem.
They lost Head and Inglis quickly, and Marsh never found enough rhythm. David and Stoinis repaired the innings, but Australia had already surrendered valuable wickets and momentum.
India, meanwhile, did not allow the chase to depend on one superstar.
Abhishek, Gill, Suryakumar, Tilak and Axar all made contributions. Even after five wickets went down, Sundar and Jitesh had enough batting depth around them to attack without taking unnecessary risks.
That balance was crucial.
Nathan Ellis bowled well and finished with 3/36, but Australia’s other bowlers struggled to contain India’s scoring rate. Sean Abbott, in particular, conceded 56 from his 3.3 overs.
Match Stats and Records
Some numbers explain the contest better than the final margin:
- Australia: 186/6 in 20 overs
- India: 188/5 in 18.3 overs
- India’s winning margin: 5 wickets
- Balls remaining: 9
- Tim David: 74 off 38
- Marcus Stoinis: 64 off 39
- Washington Sundar: 49* off 23
- Jitesh Sharma: 22* off 13
- Arshdeep Singh: 3/35
- Nathan Ellis: 3/36
- Highest partnership: Washington Sundar and Jitesh Sharma, 43 runs
India’s chase also reached 100 in only 9.2 overs, showing how quickly the required rate was being absorbed despite the loss of wickets.
Head-to-Head Context
India and Australia have one of cricket’s most closely followed modern rivalries, and their T20 meetings often produce high-pressure contests.
This particular match was significant because India entered it trailing 0-1 after Australia won the Melbourne T20I by four wickets. The Hobart victory therefore prevented Australia from taking a commanding series advantage.
India later won the fourth T20I at Carrara by 48 runs before the fifth match at Brisbane was abandoned because of rain and lightning. That left India as 2-1 winners of the five-match series.
Pitch and Conditions at Bellerive Oval
Bellerive Oval offered enough assistance for bowlers who varied their pace, particularly as the match developed.
Nathan Ellis used changes of pace effectively and picked up three wickets. Australia also found that the pitch could become harder to hit through consistently once batters were forced to manufacture shots.
Still, the scoring numbers show that set batters could score quickly. Australia reached 186, while India surpassed the target with 1.5 overs left.
So the pitch was not impossible for batting. The key was adapting quickly to its pace and bounce.
What the Hobart Win Meant for India
India’s victory was valuable because it came after Australia had won the second T20I in Melbourne.
The team showed enough batting depth to absorb regular wickets without losing its attacking approach. Washington Sundar’s late innings was especially encouraging because it demonstrated that India could finish a demanding chase without relying entirely on its top order.
Arshdeep’s spell was equally significant. Removing key Australian batters early prevented the hosts from building a stable platform, even though David and Stoinis later launched a powerful recovery.
The result was therefore more than a simple five-wicket win. It showed India could respond when a T20 match changed direction several times.
What Happened in the Rest of the Series?
The Hobart match levelled the series 1-1, but it was not the final result.
India won the fourth T20I at Carrara on November 6 by 48 runs, defending 167/8 after Australia were bowled out for 119 in 18.2 overs. India then led the series 2-1.
The fifth T20I at the Gabba in Brisbane was abandoned because of rain and lightning. India had reached 52/0 after 4.5 overs before play was stopped. Since the match did not reach the required number of overs for a result, India officially finished the series as 2-1 winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who won India vs Australia 3rd T20I in Hobart?
India won by five wickets, chasing Australia’s 186/6 with a score of 188/5 in 18.3 overs. Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 49 from 23 balls, while Arshdeep Singh took 3/35 and was named Player of the Match.
Q2. What was the India vs Australia 3rd T20I scorecard?
Australia scored 186/6 in 20 overs, with Tim David making 74 and Marcus Stoinis scoring 64. India replied with 188/5 in 18.3 overs, led by Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 49 and Jitesh Sharma’s 22*.
Q3. Who was the Player of the Match?
Arshdeep Singh received the Player of the Match award after taking 3/35 in four overs. His wickets included Travis Head, Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis, making his spell central to India’s eventual five-wicket victory.
Q4. How many runs did Tim David score?
Tim David scored 74 runs from 38 deliveries. His innings contained eight fours and five sixes and helped Australia recover from 74/4 to finish on 186/6. He reached his half-century in only 23 balls.
Q5. How many runs did Washington Sundar score?
Washington Sundar finished unbeaten on 49 from 23 balls. His aggressive late innings, combined with Jitesh Sharma’s 22*, helped India chase 187 with nine balls remaining.
Q6. What was the final result of the 2025 India-Australia T20I series?
India won the five-match series 2-1. Australia won the second T20I, India won the third and fourth, while the first and fifth matches ended without a result because of weather.
Note: The supplied draft contained a few scorecard inaccuracies, including Jitesh Sharma being replaced by Rinku Singh in the chase and Stoinis being listed at 64 from 32 balls. The rewritten version uses the verified match records: Stoinis made 64 off 39, Jitesh made 22 off 13*, and Washington Sundar and Jitesh shared the decisive 43-run stand.
