Australia post 164/6 against India in 3rd T20 clash
Sydney, Nov 25 (IBNS): Australia posted competitive 164 runs for the loss of six wickets in the third and deciding T20 match of the series against India here on Sunday.
Left-arm off-spinner Krunal Pandya returned with career best figures of 4/36 but Australia tackled the other Indian bowlers easily to post over 160 runs on the scorecard.
Aaron Finch (28) and D Arcy Short (33) played Indian bowlers well as they posted 41 runs in just five overs.
They contributed racy 68 runs in the first wicket partnership and provided a strong base for the rest of the innings/
As few quick wickets fall, Australia were at one point of time struggling at 90/4.
Glenn Maxwell (13) and Ben McDermott (0) did not disturb the scorers much.
Stumper Alex Carey (27) and Marcus Stoinis (25*) made some crucial contributions which helped Australia settle at 164 runs in their 20 overs.
Australia are leading the series 1-0.
Image: BCCI Twitter page
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