, Nov. 2 -- round performance to chase down 187 with nine balls to spare, defeating Australia by five wickets in the third T20I at Hobart to level the series 1-1.

After losing the toss again, India's bowlers-led by Arshdeep Singh-restricted Australia to 186 for 6 despite a brutal 74 off 38 balls from Tim David.

Arshdeep, returning to the XI, took three crucial wickets including those of Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis, and was named Player of the Match for his 3 for 35.

Varun Chakravarthy also struck twice, while Jasprit Bumrah kept the runs in check with tight death bowling.

Tim David's counterattack rescued Australia from 14 for 2, smashing four sixes and six fours in an explosive innings that turned the momentum briefly in the hosts...