India vs Australia Highlights 3rd T20I: The third T20I between India and Australia was a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire. Australia, chasing a challenging target of 223, rode on a brilliant century from Glenn Maxwell to clinch a five-wicket victory. The win kept the series alive and reduced India’s lead to 2-1.
India’s Innings
Ruturaj Gaikwad was the star of the show for the hosts, smashing an unbeaten 123 off just 57 balls. His knock was laced with 13 fours and 7 sixes. Gaikwad was well-supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 39 runs. The duo put on a partnership of 162 runs for the second wicket.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, India’s top scorer in the 3rd T20I
Towards the end of the innings, India accelerated their run rate, scoring 47 runs in the last four overs. This helped them post a challenging target of 223 for Australia.
Australia’s Chase
Australia made a steady start to their chase, with captain Matthew Wade and Travis Head putting on a partnership of 59 runs for the first wicket. However, once the openers fell, wickets started to tumble at regular intervals.
Glenn Maxwell, however, stood tall amidst the carnage. He played a swashbuckling innings, scoring an unbeaten 104 off just 48 balls. His knock was studded with 8 fours and 8 sixes. Maxwell’s innings took Australia to the brink of victory, and with just 21 runs needed from the last over, he took the game away from India.
Maxwell’s Heroics
Maxwell’s century was one of the most remarkable innings ever played in T20I cricket. He came into the crease when Australia was struggling at 67/2, and he single-handedly took the game away from India. His innings were a display of power, timing, and aggression, and it will be remembered for a long time to come.
India’s Missed Opportunities
India could have easily won the match if they had held their nerve in the final over. They had Australia on the ropes, but Maxwell’s brilliance turned the game on its head. India’s bowlers were also guilty of bowling too many loose deliveries in the death overs, and this allowed Australia to chase down the target with ease.
Records broken in India vs Australia Highlights 3rd T20I
- Australia registers highest run chase against India
- Glenn Maxwell hits fastest ton against India in T20I
- Rituraj Gaikwad’s Century was first by an Indian against Australia in T20I
Fastest T20I Century by Australian’s
| Player | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Finch | 47 | England | Southampton | 2013 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 49 | Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 2016 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 50 | India | Bengaluru | 2019 |
| Josh Inglis | 47 | India | Visakhapatnam | 2023 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 47 | India | Guwahati | 2023 |
Twitter Reactions on Maxwell’s Ton
Glenn Maxwell equals record for fastest ton by Australian in men's T20Is 🔥#INDvAUS | 📝: https://t.co/YiETbPxJ32 pic.twitter.com/1yjVy2lkMH
— ICC (@ICC) November 28, 2023
Another awe-inspiring knock from Glenn Maxwell. He scores 104 off 48 balls as Australia sensationally chase 223 against India to get back into the T20 series. When Maxwell is on it, there is noone in the world who matches him for logic-defying chases. Incredible!!! #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Z1c2yLNCMb
— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) November 28, 2023
The third T20I was a pulsating encounter that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. Australia’s win was a testament to their fighting spirit, and Maxwell’s century was one of the highlights of the series. The series has now been reduced to 2-1, and the fourth T20I is sure to be another thriller.
