3rd T20I – Australia vs India, November 28, 2023 – Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
India's batters turned on the heat in a batting bonanza, with Ruturaj Gaikwad unleashing a stunning maiden T20I century, finishing unbeaten on 123* off 57 balls*\*, steering India to a formidable 222/3 in 20 overs .
Chasing such a massive total was no small task. Australia kept in the fight, with glimpses of brilliance from Travis Head (35 off 18) and others, but things truly turned around when Glenn Maxwell walked in to bat
Maxwell, playing his 100th T20I. delivered a masterclass: 104* off 48 balls, peppered with eight fours and eight sixes As the tension escalated, the final over from Prasidh Krishna demanded 21 to win. In a dazzling display under pressure, Matthew Wade struck a four and a single, setting up Maxwell to unleash a series of big hits—
6, 4, 4, 4—sealing victory with a dramatic flourish.
With that, Australia completed an epic chase, reaching 225/5 in 20 overs to win by 5 wickets and breathe life back into the series
Why It Was Epic.
High-octane drama. Chasing 222 is a monumental task in T20 cricket. Maxwell's innings was both aggressive and calculated.
Memorable milestones.
Gaikwad’s maiden T20I ton for India.
Maxwell’s 100th T20I match and a century—a storybook moment
Edge-of-the-seat finale. The last over with 21 to get, and Maxwell’s 18 off four legal balls… unforgettable.
* **A celebration of resilience**: Despite being under pressure through much of the chase, Australia trusted in Maxwell’s talent—and it paid off.
