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Mitchell Marsh Admits Australia Were 20 Runs Short in India T20I Defeat

Australia fell short despite strong batting performances from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis. Mitchell Marsh openly admitted his team needed about 20 more runs to challenge India properly. India's chase was clinical with Washington Sundar playing a match-winning cameo. The series now stands level at 1-1 with two matches remaining.

Key Points: Mitchell Marsh Says Australia 20 Runs Short vs India T20I

  • Tim David smashed blistering 74 runs with eight fours and five sixes
  • Marcus Stoinis contributed crucial 64 runs with eight boundaries
  • Washington Sundar's explosive 49* off 23 balls sealed India's victory
  • India chased down 187 target comfortably with 9 balls remaining
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Mitchell Marsh admits Australia were 20 runs short after India's dominant chase in 3rd T20I at Hobart

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh admits his team fell 20 runs short against India's dominant chase in Hobart T20I, leveling the series 1-1 after clinical performance.

"Yeah, we were probably 20 runs short. Credit to India -- they bowled really well. - Mitchell Marsh"

Hobart, November 2

India produced a clinical performance to chase down Australia's target of 187 with ease in 18.3 overs in the third T20I at Hobart on Sunday, levelling the five-match series 1-1.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh admitted after the match that his side were around 20 runs short of a competitive total despite putting up a strong effort with the bat.

"Yeah, we were probably 20 runs short. Credit to India -- they bowled really well. We gave it our best in the field, but they deserved the win," Marsh said at the post-match presentation.

Australia had posted 186/6 in their 20 overs, with Tim David playing a blistering knock of 74 off 38 balls, smashing eight fours and five sixes and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who contributed 64 off 39 balls, including eight boundaries and two maximums. Despite their heroics, Marsh felt the team needed a few more runs to challenge India's deep batting lineup.

"We just needed those extra 20 runs. I liked the intent from our batters, especially Tim David, who came in after early wickets and played superbly. Stoinis too showed great experience at the end. In T20s, small margins, one or two good overs or bad overs -- can change everything," the Australian skipper added.

Marsh also provided an update on Glenn Maxwell, who missed the third T20I.

"He (Maxwell) was close to playing today but not quite ready. Hopefully he'll be fit and available for Thursday. He's such an experienced T20 campaigner -- we'd love to have him back," Marsh said.

With India's win, the series is levelled at 1-1, with two matches left.

Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bowl first. After powerplay heroics from pacer Arshdeep Singh (3/35), it was a partnership between skipper Mitch Marsh (11) and Tim David (74 in 38 balls, with eight fours and five sixes) of 59 runs for third wicket and a 64-run stand between Marcus Stoinis (64 in 39 balls, with eight fours and two sixes) and Matt Short (26* in 15 balls, with two fours and a six) took Australia to 186/6 in 20 overs.

In the run-chase, contributions did come from skipper Abhishek Sharma (25 in 16 balls, with two fours and two sixes), skipper Suryakumar Yadav (24 in 11 balls, with a four and two sixes) and Tilak Varma (29 in 26 balls, with a four and six). India was 145/5 in the 15th over in a tricky spot. However, a blitz from Washington (49* in 23 balls, with three fours and four sixes) and Jitesh Sharma (22* in 13 balls, with three fours) helped India keep the series alive.

- ANI

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Priya S
Mitchell Marsh is right about being 20 runs short, but our bowling in the middle overs was exceptional. Arshdeep's early breakthroughs set the tone perfectly! 🏏
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David E
Tim David played an incredible innings, but India's batting depth is just too strong. When you have players like Washington coming in at number 7, it's always going to be tough to defend.
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Ananya R
Honestly, I'm a bit concerned about our top order. Sharma and Yadav got starts but couldn't convert. We can't always rely on the lower order to bail us out. Need more consistency from the big names.
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Sarah B
What a thrilling match! The series is perfectly poised now. Both teams showing why they're among the best in T20 cricket. Can't wait for the next match! 🤩
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Vikram M
Jitesh Sharma's cameo was crucial under pressure. These young players are showing great temperament. Future of Indian cricket looks bright! 💪
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Kavya N
The way we chased 187 with ease shows our batting strength. But fielding could be better - dropped catches could cost us in tighter games. Overall, proud of the team's fighting spirit!

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