Glenn Maxwell spearheaded a phenomenal run chase, guiding Australia to a five-wicket win over India. His explosive 104* from 48 deliveries was the catalyst for a remarkable comeback, bringing the series score to 1-2. The climax saw Maxwell nail 20 runs in the final over, sealing the deal with a six and three straight boundaries. Matthew Wade, though slow to start, contributed a steady 28 not out to help cross the finish line.
Glenn Maxwell single-handedly led an extraordinary run chase for Australia as they beat India by five wickets. Maxwell’s blistering knock of 48-ball 104* powered Australia to secure a remarkable win, making a fine comeback 1-2 in the five-match series. Needing 20 runs to win in the final over, Maxwell finished off things in style by hitting a six and three consecutive fours. Although Aussie captain Matthew Wade took time to get going, he supported Maxwell with an unbeaten 28.
India's turn at bat started on a rocky note, with early wickets falling as Jason Behrendorff dismissed Jaiswal for 6 and Kane Richardson left Ishan Kishan for a duck. However, the momentum shifted when Ruturaj Gaikwad and Suryakumar Yadav built a solid foundation, putting on 57 runs for the third wicket before Yadav was dismissed for 39.
Gaikwad initially played cautiously to adapt to the surface, but once he found his rhythm, he began dominating the Australian attack. This innings earned him his first T20I century, making him the first Indian batter to achieve this feat against Australia. Supported by Tilak Varma's 31, Gaikwad's phenomenal 123* off 57 balls pushed India to a massive 222/3.
Australia began their pursuit aggressively, with Travis Head (35) and Aaron Hardie (16) finding the boundary early. India managed to fight back by taking three quick wickets, putting the chase in jeopardy. While Marcus Stoinis (17) struggled to score, Maxwell kept the pressure off by consistently hitting boundaries. The match ended dramatically when Maxwell took 23 runs off Prasidh Krishna in the final over to secure the win. The series continues in Raipur this Friday, December 1, for the fourth T20I.