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India took a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20 series after defeating Australia by 48 runs in Gold Coast. Axar Patel, Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar shared seven wickets as India defended 168 comfortably despite a modest batting effort.

India captain Shubman Gill reflects on his breakthrough year and shares insights on mastering spin-friendly pitches, adjusting from overseas tours, and simplifying technique. He reveals advice from legends like Sachin and Steve Smith while focusing on consistency over WTC goals

Gujarat skipper Gill slams 61, Sundar 49; Mohammed Siraj adjudged player of the match

Sundar adjudged caught behind off Australian captain Pat Cummins. The on-field umpire, Saikat Sharfuddoula, initially ruled Sundar not out, but Australia opted for a review

Four wickets fell in an eventful second session but Kohli and Washington remained firm during the breaks as India looked in commanding position

It is New Zealand's first-ever series victory in India since they started touring the country in 1955-56 under Harry Cave

Rishabh Pant (53 not out) was leading India's charge when lunch was taken, India still need 55 runs to win the Test

Young, who scored 51 off 100 balls, was the penultimate wicket to fall on day two as the hosts dismissed New Zealand for 174 in their second innings

Resuming at their overnight score of 86/4, Rishabh Pant (60) played a counter-attacking innings and races to his fifty

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill put together a half-century partnership for the second wicket, with Jaiswal surviving some tense moments to score 30 runs off 52 balls, including four boundaries. They added 53 runs together before Jaiswal was bowled by Ajaz Patel while attempting a reverse sweep. India's woes deepened when nightwatchman Mohammed Siraj was trapped LBW by Patel for a golden duck, followed by Virat Kohli's run-out for just four runs.

At lunch, New Zealand had their hopes pinned on Will Young for a long haul who batted well to reach 38 not out (3x4s, 1x6s), with Daryl Mitchell (11 not out) at the other end

Sundar, who joined India's squad for the remainder of the series on Sunday as a replacement for Kuldeep Yadav, quickly showcased his skills in the game. He claimed his first wicket of the day by dismissing last match's centurion Rachin Ravindra (65), breaking the fourth-wicket partnership with Daryl Mitchell before demonstrating his exceptional spin bowling.

Off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar justified his selection in the playing eleven at the expense of Kuldeep Yadav through picking career-best figures of 7-59 in his 23.1 overs as New Zealand were bowled for 259

Picked in the playing eleven ahead of Kuldeep Yadav, Washington repaid the faith shown in him by the team management with career-best figures in his fifth Test.

Resuming at 92/2 after lunch, Devon Conway reached his fifty with a sharp cover drive off Jasprit Bumrah. He then took advantage of Bumrah's wide deliveries, punching off the back foot and using a late bat angle to hit consecutive boundaries.

Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav made way for Akash Deep, Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill

India's fielding coach T Dilip hailing Washington's outstanding improvement and noted that he appeared as a "different" player in terms of his fielding improvement

Just two weeks before the mega event, the Indian team management has called the two off-spinners for the three-match series against Australia to keep a ready back-up option in case Axar Patel's quadriceps tear doesn't heal on time

Axar sustained several injuries during India's six-run loss to Bangladesh in their last Super Four match on Friday

Washington played seven matches for Hyderabad, making 60 runs from five innings with the bat and taking three wickets