Jitesh Sharma Shines as India Levels T20 Series Against Australia
What a night it was in Hobart! India pulled off a composed yet powerful five-wicket victory over Australia in the third T20 international, leveling the five-match series at 1-1. It was one of those games where teamwork stood out, and while Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh earned most of the spotlight, it was Jitesh Sharma’s calm and collected presence at the crease that truly helped India finish things off in style.
Let’s rewind to how it all unfolded. Australia, who were asked to bat first after India finally won the toss, struggled to put together a big enough total despite some fiery resistance from Marcus Stoinis and Tim David. Both played crucial knocks — David smashed 74 off just 38 balls, including a monster six that traveled 129 meters, while Stoinis added a solid 64. But apart from those two, the rest of the Australian lineup just couldn’t quite get going. The Indian bowlers were on point — Arshdeep Singh, returning to the side, grabbed three wickets for 35 runs and was later named Player of the Match. Varun Chakravarthy also chipped in with two quick wickets that halted Australia’s momentum. In the end, the hosts finished at 186 for 7, a total that felt competitive but not unassailable on that pitch.
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When India came out to chase, there was early pressure, as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav all got starts but couldn’t quite convert. At one stage, India was 111 for 4, and the chase seemed to be hanging in the balance. That’s when Washington Sundar walked in and played the innings of his life — an unbeaten 49 filled with confidence, power, and class.
And right beside him was Jitesh Sharma, holding his nerve when it mattered most. Coming in after Tilak Varma’s dismissal, Jitesh wasted no time — he timed his very first ball beautifully for four, then kept rotating the strike smartly. Later, he even scooped a delivery over the keeper’s head, showing that trademark audacity we’ve seen from him in the IPL. He ended on 22 not out, complementing Sundar perfectly as the duo guided India home with nine balls to spare.
It was a chase that summed up India’s depth and composure. Every batter contributed, the bowlers delivered when it mattered, and the finishers did their job with cool heads. Australia, missing Josh Hazlewood, struggled to contain India’s batters in the latter half of the innings. Nathan Ellis bowled with heart, picking up three wickets, but there was little else to support him.
As the players celebrated under the Hobart lights, Jitesh Sharma’s grin said it all — this wasn’t just another win. It was a statement that India’s new generation is ready, calm under pressure, and capable of finishing games on the world stage. The series now moves to the fourth T20, and with the momentum back in India’s corner, things are getting very interesting.
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