Hobart T20I: Nathan Ellis's three-fer against India goes in vain
What's the story
After losing in Melbourne, India bounced back to win the 3rd T20I against Australia at Hobart's Bellerive Oval. Electing to field first, India restricted the hosts to 186/6 on a flat surface. While Tim David and Marcus Stoinis hammered half-centuries, Arshdeep Singh took three wickets. Despite losing wickets in phases, India were home in the 19th over. Meanwhile, Nathan Ellis's three-fer went in vain.
Spell
Ellis stood out with his variations
In Josh Hazlewood's absence, Ellis was the only Australian pacer who threatened the Indian batters. He effectively varied his pace throughout the match. Ellis dismissed a dangerous Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 2 fours and 2 sixes. He cut short Shubman Gill's effort to anchor the chase thereafter. Ellis, who took his third wicket in Axar Patel, conceded 36 runs in four overs.
Stats
A look at his stats
Ellis, who made his T20I debut in 2021, is closing in on 50 wickets. In 30 matches, he has raced to 47 wickets at a remarkable average of 18.14. His tally includes a four-wicket haul. The right-arm seamer has an economy rate of 7.92 in the format. Notably, Ellis has taken over 10 wickets only against India in T20Is (13 scalps at 21.46).