Sydney: Australia beat India by 12 runs in the third and final T20I to avoid a clean sweep in the three-game series here on Tuesday.
Sent in to bat, Matthew Wade top-scored for the hosts with 80 off 53 balls as Australia scored 186 for five in their stipulated 20 overs.
In reply, skipper Virat Kohli smashed a 61-ball 85 but India were restricted to 174 for 7.
Brief scores:
Australia: 186 for 5 in 20 overs (Matthew Wade 80, Glenn Maxwell 54; Washington Sundar 2/34).
India: 174 for 7 in 20 overs (Virat Kohli 85; Mitchell Swepson 3/23). (AGENCIES)
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