In the high-octane cricket battle, Australia crushed India by five wickets in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The highly-needed victory brought the Matthew Wade-led side back into the competition as they now stand on the margin of 2-1 in the ongoing bilateral series.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s sublime knock to notch up a mammoth total
Australia chose to bowl after winning the toss. Jason Behrendorff‘s excellent wicket-maiden saw the dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second over. Despite Kane Richardson‘s initial struggles, he dismissed Ishan Kishan for a five-ball duck, putting India at 24/2 in 2.3 overs.
The partnership between skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ruturaj revived the Indian innings, adding 57 runs for the third wicket. Aaron Hardie claimed his maiden T20I wicket by removing Suryakumar (39 off 29) in the 11th over with an unconventional shot that resulted in an outside edge to the Australian keeper.
What followed was an extraordinary knock by Gaikwad. The right-handed batter’s explosive unbeaten 123 off 57 balls, featuring 13 fours and seven sixes, dominated the Australian bowlers. Tilak Varma‘s unbeaten 31 off 24 balls seemed overshadowed in comparison. The young duo’s massive 141-run partnership for the fourth wicket propelled India to an imposing total of 222/3 in 20 overs.
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Glenn Maxwell’s storm in the run-chase
Travis Head (35 off 18) and Aaron Hardie (16 off 12) gave Australia a rapid start, putting together 47 runs in quick succession. Head, continuing his form from the World Cup 2023 final against India, showcased his aggressive batting. However, Arshdeep Singh disrupted the opening partnership by dismissing Hardie in the 5th over. Subsequently, Head and Josh Inglis fell quickly, putting Australia in a precarious position at 68/3.
Glenn Maxwell then initiated an aggressive onslaught right from the start and sustained the momentum throughout. Partnering with Marcus Stoinis, the duo contributed 60 runs for the 5th wicket, although Stoinis struggled with timing before falling to Axar Patel in the 13th over.
Wade (28 not out) , then held the ground alongside Maxwell and constructed a remarkable 91-run partnership for the sixth wicket.
Playing his 100th T20I, Maxwell delivered a spectacular century in just 47 balls. His explosive innings of 104 runs proved crucial in securing the much-needed victory for Australia.
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Here’s how fans reacted
Glenn Maxwell propels Australia to victory: https://t.co/RNGsW2XX7V#cricket #INDvsAUS #T20I #GlennMaxwell #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/9vb2KkRbag
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 28, 2023
That’s that from the third T20I, Australia win by 5 wickets.
The five match series now stands at 2-1.#INDvAUS @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/3a2wbpIHPV
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 28, 2023
HUNDRED BY GLENN MAXWELL…!!!!
The big show stood up when the series was on the line – what a knock. A century in just 47 balls, take a bow Maxi!! pic.twitter.com/Sz1zBWEk14
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 28, 2023
Maxwell mania at it again! What a crazy player. RCB blood 🔥🔥
— Waѕiyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB) November 28, 2023
Maxwell player of generation.
— Raghav 🌟 (@_there4you) November 28, 2023
When the pressure is high, Glenn Maxwell shines…!!! pic.twitter.com/EhBfQO0Epc
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 28, 2023
Maiden T20I CENTURY for @Ruutu1331 🔥🔥 #INDvAUS @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/FUxyBLEE3q
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 28, 2023
Today’s lesson: Don’t bowl to Ruturaj Gaikwad on Nov 28 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NyVVytGX0w
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) November 28, 2023
THE BIG SHOW: 💯 in his 💯th T20I game equalling Rohit Sharma’s record! 👏#PlayBold #INDvAUS #TeamIndia @Gmaxi_32 pic.twitter.com/kSTe2uxvG5
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) November 28, 2023
Australia needed 16 in the last 4 balls – Glenn Maxwell smashed 6,4,4,4 to win it for Australia.
What a player…!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JdypcwCql8
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 28, 2023
This Glenn Maxwell is sheer madness. I’m bowing down.
The greatest finisher in the history of cricket after goat ab de Villiers. pic.twitter.com/ZjIo1n0Kgz
— Kevin (@imkevin149) November 28, 2023
Glenn Maxwell has the talent of ABD and mindset of VIRAT. He is truly a BIG SHOW in white-ball format. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/W1KarGKTzV
— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) November 28, 2023
Glenn Maxwell be like pic.twitter.com/HbFDPjVu1l
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 28, 2023
Glenn Maxwell Finishes off in Style.
The Mad Maxi 🥶
4th T20 International Century for Glenn Maxwell
Maxi has now most T20 Centuries surpassed Rohit Sharma.#indvsaust20 #INDvAUS #AUSvsIND #T20I #GlennMaxwell pic.twitter.com/Wn6lBT8Z4S— Kohlified 🗿 (@ShreeGZunjarrao) November 28, 2023
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