Shreyas Iyer's half-century followed by a three-wicket haul from Mukesh Kumar, guided India to a thrilling six-run victory over Australia in the fifth T20I on Sunday. With this win, India have claimed the five-match series with 4-1 scoreline. Chasing 161, Australia managed 154/8 in 20 overs with Kumar returning 4-0-32-3 and leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi producing a fine 4-0-29-2. Axar Patel also produced an all-round show, taking 1/14 from his four overs after making a vital 31 with the bat. For Australia, Ben McDermott hit 54 off 36 balls and Travis Head made 28 in just 15 balls. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer's half-century helped India post 160/8 in 20 overs.  

Arshdeep Singh successfully defended 10 runs in the last over as India defeated Australia by 6 runs in the fifth T20I match. With this win, India have claimed the five-match series with 4-1 scoreline. Shreyas Iyer scored 53 while Mukesh Kumar took three wickets. 

(With inputs from agencies)