Varun Chakaravarthy Cleanly Dismisses Mitchell Owen in 3rd T20I
Varun Chakaravarthy bowled a remarkable googly to take the wicket of Mitchell Owen during the third T20 International between Australia and India.
Match Highlights
The match at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, delivered exciting moments with strong batting displays and impressive bowling performances. Australia posted a total of 186 for 6, thanks to powerful innings from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis.
Series Context
With the five-match series balanced, this game was crucial: Australia led 1-0 after winning the second T20I, as the first match was abandoned due to rain. Australia aimed to extend their lead to 2-0, while India fought to even the series.
Key Moments in the Match
- Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that paid off immediately.
- Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, featuring in his first game of the series, impressed with early wickets, dismissing Travis Head and Josh Inglis during the powerplay.
- Australia’s middle order gradually stabilized after early losses and launched a strong counterattack.
- Varun Chakaravarthy, the Tamil Nadu spinner known for his tricky variations, delivered a stunning googly to dismiss Mitchell Owen on the third ball of the ninth over, turning the game momentarily in India’s favor.
"Varun Chakaravarthy produced a moment of brilliance that turned heads."
Despite Australia’s recovery efforts, Chakaravarthy's skillful bowling showcased his impact in critical moments.
Author’s Summary
The 3rd T20I featured impressive bowling and batting performances, with Varun Chakaravarthy’s key wicket highlighting India’s fightback in a closely contested series.