India clinched the five-match T10 series 3–2 with a commanding five-wicket victory over Australia in the final game at Perth Stadium. It was a fitting finish to a fiercely contested series, with the experienced spin pair of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja leading India to glory through a dominant bowling display followed by a composed chase.
Batting first, Australia began brightly as Marcus Harris and Marcus Stoinis launched an aggressive counterattack on India’s pace bowlers. Harris struck 27 off 12 balls, while Stoinis hammered 18 off just 5 deliveries, giving the hosts early momentum. However, once the field restrictions ended, the Indian spinners took control of the match. Ashwin’s clever variations and flight deceived the batters, and Jadeja’s precision from the other end tightened the screws. Australia’s middle order crumbled spectacularly, losing seven wickets for just 23 runs. Ashwin finished with outstanding figures of 4 for 17, while Jadeja claimed 3 for 9, as Australia were bundled out for 96 in 9 overs despite their explosive start.
India’s chase was not entirely smooth, as they lost early wickets and found themselves under pressure at 59 for 5. Rohit Sharma fell cheaply for 2, followed by Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer, both dismissed trying to accelerate. Shubman Gill, however, played a crucial hand at the top, scoring 36 off 19 balls to keep India on track. Once he departed, Jadeja and Shivam Dube took charge, showing composure and power when it mattered most. Dube’s quickfire 27 not out from 9 balls, including two towering sixes, ensured India crossed the finish line with nine balls to spare. Jadeja remained unbeaten on 13 from 6, sealing the win in style.
Cameron Green was Australia’s best bowler, taking 3 wickets for 15 runs, but defending a modest total proved too difficult on a quick Perth surface. Despite flashes of brilliance from their top order, Australia’s inability to handle India’s spin attack proved decisive.
Ravichandran Ashwin was named the Player of the Match for his exceptional all-round performance — four wickets with the ball and a composed cameo with the bat. The victory gave India the series 3–2, marking a remarkable turnaround after trailing earlier. With a perfect blend of experience and youthful aggression, India once again demonstrated their depth and adaptability in the shortest format, closing the series on a high in front of a packed Perth crowd.