অর্শদীপের আগুনে কেঁপে উঠল অস্ট্রেলিয়া, কি ঘটল তারপর?

In the third T20I against the Aussies, the left-arm pacer returned to India’s playing XI. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, winning the toss, chose to field—a decision that proved immediately justified. Arshdeep set the tone right from the start, claiming two wickets in quick succession. Australia’s top order collapsed within 14 runs, as he dismissed Travis Head (6) and Josh Inglis (1).

Even Australia’s captain, Mitchell Marsh, couldn’t stabilize the innings, falling to Varun Chakravarthy. However, Tim David and Marcus Stoinis fought back under pressure, scoring 74 off 38 balls and 64 off 39 balls respectively, pushing Australia to 186/6 in 20 overs.

Yet, the star performer for India was undeniably Arshdeep. His bowling figures—4 overs, 35 runs, 3 wickets—showed how he put the opposition under pressure with consistent line and length from the very first ball. Varun Chakravarthy claimed 2 wickets, while Shivam Dubey chipped in with 1.

Arshdeep’s performance sent a clear message: losing faith is not an option. When given a chance, he knows how to don the national jersey with pride. On the field, his eyes reflected determination, his hands held fire, and every ball resonated with the spirit of revenge.

Team Update:

India’s all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20Is. He is still recovering from a left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide and recently experienced neck spasms, which have affected his mobility. The BCCI Medical Team continues to monitor his progress.

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After the toss:

Mitchell Marsh said, “We’re going to bowl first. It’s a good surface, and Canberra usually offers a great wicket and a beautiful ground. The crowd is going to be fantastic, so I’m looking forward to it. Both teams like to play aggressive cricket. India is the number one-ranked side for a reason, so it’s going to be an exciting contest. With the World Cup approaching, all teams are preparing hard, and we’re keen to test ourselves against the best. As for our team combination, it’s simple—just a mix of batters, bowlers, and all-rounders.”

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said, “We were hoping to bat first because it looks like a good wicket. According to our analysts, there haven’t been many games played here, so the pitch might slow down in the second innings. We arrived three or four days ago to prepare, and despite the cold, it looks like a good day for cricket. Our players understand their roles well and enjoy the game. Picking the XI was a tough decision, but it’s a good problem to have. Some players missing out today include Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, and Nitish Kumar.”

Playing XI:

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Here’s a look at #TeamIndia‘s Playing XI ahead of the 1st T20I

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