India (160/8) beat Australia (154/8) by 6 runs in Bengaluru to win the series 4-1. Highlights of India's 5th T20I against Australia: A strong bowling performance, along with Shreyas Iyer's tenacious batting, helped India defeat Australia by six runs in the fifth and final T20I in Bengaluru. India batted first and amassed 160/8 in 20 overs, while Australia could only muster 154/8 in response.
Highlights of India's 5th T20I against Australia Jitesh Sharma and Axar Patel provided help in the middle overs as Iyer hit 53 off 37 balls. Jitesh contributed a 16-ball 24-point performance, while Axar scored 31 points in 21 deliveries.
As Australia lost both openers Travis Head and Josh Phillipe in the powerplay overs, Mukesh Kumar and Ravi Bishnoi came in early. Mukesh dismissed Phillipe for a run-a-ball four, while Bishnoi dismissed Head for 28(18). Australia, which is chasing 161, has amassed 50/2 at the end of the powerplay. In his next over, Bishnoi struck out Aaron Hardie for 6(10).
Tim David and Ben McDermott then put on 47 for the fourth wicket before Axar broke the partnership. He took David out for running a ball 17. McDermott, on the other hand, reached 50 before succumbing to Arshdeep Singh for 54(36). Mukesh Kumar next dismissed Matthew Short (16 off 11) and Ben Dwarshuis (0) in quick succession.
Matthew Wade kept Australia in the game until he was caught by Arshdeep Singh in the final over for 22(15).
Earlier, India had a quick start until Australia intervened, removing openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad within powerplay overs. Jaiswal was defeated for 21(15) by Jason Behrendorff, while Gaikwad was defeated for 10(12) by Ben Dwarshuis. Dwarshuis then dismissed Suryakumar Yadav in the next over, dismissing the Indian captain for 5(7).
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India vs Australia 5th T20I Live Score: India wins by six runs?
Live Score India against Australia 5th T20I IND versus AUS: Arshdeep comes in to bowl the final over and begins with a short delivery that goes over Matthew Wade's head but is not signaled wide. Wade is dissatisfied with the decision. In the third ball, the bowler dismisses Wade, who is caught at long-on by Shreyas Iyer. He is defeated by 22(15). Ellis connects the sixth ball from the middle of his blade, deflected by Arshdeep Singh's hand before striking the umpire. It resulted in a single. Australia manages 154/8 in 20 overs, but India wins by 6 runs. The result also helps India win the series 4-1.
India against Australia 5th T20I Live Score IND vs AUS: AUS requires 10 runs in the last over. Live Score India against Australia 5th T20I IND vs AUS: Matthew Wade continues to cause havoc, driving Mukesh Kumar's full ball wide of mid-off for a boundary. AUSTRALIA: 151/7 (19 overs)
IND vs AUS 5th T20I Live Score IND vs AUS: Wade throws damage. Live Score India against Australia 5th T20I IND against AUS: Matthew Wade smashes Avesh Khan for a hattrick of fours as his over yields 15 runs. The tide suddenly turns in Australia's favor. AUSTRALIA: 144/7 (18 overs)
India vs. Australia 5th T20I Live Score: SIX?
Arshdeep Singh returns to the attack in India's 5th T20I against Australia. He bowls slightly full to McDermott, who cuts it over point for a six. Rinku misses to cover his ground, which may have been a catch. Australia: 101/3 (13 overs) Live Score India vs Australia 5th T20I IND vs AUS: The runs continue.
Live Score India vs Australia 5th T20I IND vs AUS: McDermott smashes Ravi Bishnoi for a six as Australia reaches 90/3 after 12 overs. They need 71 runs more to win in 48 balls.
India vs. Australia 5th T20I Live Score: SIX Live Score India against Australia 5th T20I INDIA vs. AUS: Mukesh Kumar bowls it short, and Tim David pulls it over fine leg for a maximum. Australia: 80/3 (11 overs)
IND vs AUS 5th T20I Live Score IND vs AUS: AUS: 70/3 at the halfway point?
India vs Australia 5th T20I Live Score IND vs AUS: Axar bowls a tight over with only five singles. AUS: 70/3 at the halfway point India against Australia 5th T20I Live Score IND vs AUS: IND maintains tight control
Live Score India vs Australia 5th T20I IND vs AUS: Axar continues from the other end, allowing only four singles.
Bishnoi follows with another tight over as the run-rate falls dramatically. Australia: 65/3 (9 overs) 5th T20I between India and Australia Score in Real Time INDIA vs. AUS: Shreyas Iyer catches Aaron Hardie at long-on for Ravi Bishnoi's second wicket. He fails 6(10). Australia: 55/3 (7 overs)
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