Pandya Leads India to 30-Run Win as Australia Bowled Out for 66
A sharp all-round display and timely wickets gave India control in a dramatic low-scoring contest
India vs Australia
India has won the match by 30 runs
Hardik Pandya produced the decisive all-round performance as India defeated Australia by 30 runs in a dramatic low-scoring contest. India were dismissed for 96 in 9 overs before Australia were bowled out for 66 in 5.4 overs.
India’s total was built around a brisk 37 from Abhishek Sharma, who struck three fours and two sixes from 17 balls. Virat Kohli added a quick 17 from 10 deliveries, including one six, but Australia’s bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the innings.
Archer led Australia’s attack with five wickets for 13 runs from two overs, while Ali Mora claimed four wickets for 24 in three overs. Their combined spell restricted India’s scoring and kept Australia firmly in the contest.
However, India’s bowlers responded emphatically. Pandya claimed three wickets for 25 runs in 1.4 overs, removing Australia’s batting resistance after making 5 from three balls with one four. His contribution earned him Player of the Match honours.
Chris Gayle top-scored for Australia with five from four balls, but the chase never gathered momentum. India’s disciplined finish secured the match after both teams endured a rapid succession of wickets.