India vs Australia 2020-21: Analysing the talking points as hosts end visitors' 8-game winning streak
First Published Dec 8, 2020, 5:47 PM IST
This was India's first loss in 12 T20Is, while this was also their first defeat in 12 away games. With this loss, India continue to stay at the third spot, while Australia maintain their position in the second spot. India have managed to win the series 2-1, as it has been their fifth consecutive one.

Hosts Australia came up with a relentless bowling performance, as they tamed visitors India in the third and final Twenty20 International (T20I) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Tuesday. The win for Australia meant the end of an eight-game winning streak for India, while Australia sit on second and India on third, in the ICC Rankings. Meanwhile, we analyse the talking points from this tie.

Matthew Wade the new opener for Australia? Wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade was roped in as a replacement for injured regular opener David Warner. However, he has been terrific in the T20Is, having scored the most runs for the side. He has an excellent average of 48.33, including twin half-centuries. Least to say, he has become a contender for the opening slot, for the side, especially in the shortest format, as skipper Aaron Finch might consider himself going a place down.