India clinch 3rd T20I against Australia with strong chase

Overview

• India chased down 187 to beat Australia by 5 wickets in the 3rd T20I at Hobart, with Washington Sundar starring with 49 off 23 balls.

• Arshdeep Singh's three wickets were widely praised, sparking debate over team selection and his role as a key T20 bowler.

• Fans on Reddit highlighted Australia's bowling struggles without Hazlewood, with Sean Abbott's performance coming under heavy scrutiny.

India's chase led by Sundar and Jitesh

India's chase of 187 was anchored by Washington Sundar's explosive 49 off 23 balls, with Jitesh Sharma providing a quick cameo. Fans were impressed by Sundar's batting, noting his growth as a lower-order finisher. The chase was seen as clinical, with some humor about Jitesh denying Sundar a half-century. The performance sparked optimism for India's batting depth, even as questions lingered about the top order's consistency.

• Washington Sundar in Australia is different gravy.

• Jitesh ended up doing a Pandya here.

• Jitesh channeled his inner Hardik to deny Washy his 50. lmfao But regardless, very good innings by Washy there! Had nothing to do with the ball, but the batting was good. Looking forward to the next game now

Arshdeep Singh's impact and selection debate

Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul was a major talking point, with many hailing him as India's top T20 bowler. Fans expressed frustration over his previous exclusions, arguing that his left-arm swing is a rare asset. The decision to play Arshdeep over Harshit Rana was widely celebrated, with some calling for his permanent spot in the XI. His performance was seen as a statement to selectors and a boost for India's bowling attack.

• Arshdeep Singh calling Adam G "Thanks boss". Boss indeed

• and with this Arshdeep gave a tight slap on GG's decision to benching him. Also, Harshit Rana is banned.

• Arshdeep is our greatest t20i fast bowler ever, even better than bumrah and bhuvneshwar

Australia's bowling woes and Hazlewood's absence

Australia's bowling, especially the absence of Josh Hazlewood and the inclusion of Sean Abbott, drew sharp criticism. Abbott's expensive spell was highlighted as a turning point, with fans noting his poor economy rate and calling for changes in Australia's bowling lineup. The contrast between Hazlewood's reliability and Abbott's struggles was a recurring theme, with some suggesting it's time for Australia to move on from Abbott in T20Is.

• Going from Hazlewoods dream spells to Sean Abbott’s pie fiesta sure is some cricketing whiplash

• Abbott is such a gigantic downgrade from Hazlewood. Hazlewood would have like 3/5 from his first 2 overs rather than 0/31

• Sean Abbott economy rate update He has moved up 2 spots in the rankings already, and now has the 7th worst economy rate of any bowler in T20I history.

India's win in Hobart showcased both emerging talent and ongoing selection debates, while Australia's bowling questions remain unresolved. Dive into the full discussion and share your take on the match in the cricket community on Reddit.