Happy to contribute when given a chance, says Arshdeep

New Delhi: Back in the team after being on the bench for the first two matches, seamer Arshdeep Singh set up India's five-wicket win in the third T20I match in Hobart on Sunday.

Arshdeep claimed 3/35 to rattle Australia's top-order as they posted 186 for 6 after being sent into bat at the Bellerive Oval.

The left armer dismissed Travis Head and Josh Inglis to reduce Australia to 14/2 in 2.3 overs. He returned in the death overs to claim the wicket of Marcus Stoinis as the Aussies pushed to get close to the 200-run mark.

"I've just been working on my process, trusting my skills, and executing the plans I’ve practised," Arshdeep, who was named man of the match, said after India's win.

"It feels great to contribute when I get the chance. When someone like Bumrah is bowling from the other end, batters often take more risks against me, and that gives me wicket-taking opportunities.

"I just try to enjoy my bowling and keep things simple. No matter the situation — powerplay or death — I just focus on execution and stick to what I’ve practised."

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded his side’s all-round effort, pointing to Arshdeep's new-ball partnership with Jasprit Bumrah.

"It was really important to win the toss. Good to break the streak and be on the winning side," Suryakumar said.

"Those guys who came in today were practising really hard. This was a really good combination. Washy (Washington Sundar) is a flexible batter, and both Bumrah and Arshdeep are a lethal combination.

"Shubman and Abhishek are fire and ice; same for Bumrah and Arshdeep. Bumrah did his job brilliantly and Arshdeep was very clear with his plans."