India vs Australia 2025 T20I Series Recap
Highlights & Turning Points
Australia’s Early Advantage
In the 2nd T20I, India posted a modest 125 all out in Melbourne. Australia, thanks to a good start and some disciplined bowling, wrapped up the chase quickly.
- Abhishek Sharma scored 68 off 37, showing promise with the bat despite the team’s struggle.
- For Australia, Josh Hazlewood (3/13) was a standout with the ball.
- The result gave Australia a 1–0 lead (after the no result in match one).
India’s Response & Middle Series Surge
In the 3rd T20I at Hobart:
- Australia posted 186/6 with contributions from Tim David (74 off 38) and Marcus Stoinis (64 off 39).
- India responded with 188/5 in 18.3 overs, winning by 5 wickets.
- Key players:
- This win was the momentum shift: India levelled the series 1–1.
Then in the 4th T20I at Gold Coast:
- India set 167/8 batting first.
- Australia collapsed to 119 all out — a dramatic collapse of 9 wickets for just 52 runs in the latter part.
- Spinners were the stars:
- India’s batting was steady: Shubman Gill top-scored with 46; Abhishek 28, and Dube 22 all chipped in.
- This win put India ahead 2–1 in the series, giving them one hand on the trophy heading into the 5th.
Series-clincher? Not Quite
The 5th T20I at Brisbane was abandoned due to heavy rain and lightning — no play completed. With India already ahead 2–1, the wash-out meant they sealed the series.
Key Players & Performers
- Player of the Series: Abhishek Sharma — his significant contributions with the bat across matches earned him the honor.
- Arshdeep Singh’s bowling in Hobart turned the tide for India.
- Washington Sundar’s dual role (bat + ball) was vital, especially in the middle matches.
- Axar Patel’s all-round performance in the 4th T20I was exemplary.
- Australia’s Tim David and Marcus Stoinis showed how dangerous their batting line-up can be, even though they couldn’t close it out.
What This Means & Takeaways
- For India: Winning a T20I series in Australia is a strong confidence boost. It shows depth in batting, variety in bowling (especially spin) and ability to bounce back under pressure.
- For Australia: Despite a strong start, the collapse in the 4th match is a warning sign. Their batters, though powerful, were rattled by India’s spin attack and lacked consistency.
- Trend-wise: Using spinners smartly in T20Is, especially in Australian conditions, paid dividends for India.
- For fans: The series had everything — heavy hitting, dramatic chases, collapses, and rain drama.
Looking Ahead
- India will build on this momentum as we head toward the upcoming T20 major tournaments.
- Australia will look to regroup, strengthen their middle order and manage bowling resources better.
- Both sides will refine their plans, but India’s win gives them the psychological edge for future clashes.
