Australian cricket team captain Matthew Wade expressed his frustration with an umpire’s decision during the final over of the fifth T20I match against India on Sunday. With 10 runs needed to win, Arshdeep Singh delivered a bouncer that appeared to go over Wade’s head. However, the umpire did not award a wide to Australia, much to Wade’s dismay. The Australian captain made his displeasure known to the on-field umpires. Unfortunately for Wade, he was dismissed on the very next ball, and India went on to win the match by six runs.
The match, held in Bengaluru, saw Shreyas Iyer score his eighth half-century, contributing to India’s victory. Mukesh Kumar also played a crucial role, taking three wickets. India’s win in the fifth T20I secured a 4-1 series victory over Australia.
In the final over of the match, with Australia needing 10 runs to win off six deliveries, Arshdeep Singh delivered an impressive performance, including the crucial wicket of Matthew Wade. Singh’s efforts helped India emerge victorious.
Australia finished their innings with a total of 154/8 in 20 overs while chasing a target of 161. Kumar and leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi played significant roles in restricting Australia’s run-scoring. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel also contributed with both bat and ball, taking 1/14 in his four overs and making 31 runs.
Ben McDermott was the top scorer for Australia with 54 runs off 36 balls, while Travis Head made a quickfire 28 off just 15 balls.
This article includes inputs from PTI.
