India vs Australia Highlights 2nd T20I: Australia chased down India’s modest total of 125 with ease, securing a four-wicket victory with 40 balls to spare in the second T20 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After rain washed out the first game, both teams were eager to get back on track, but Australia’s batsmen, led by Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, made light work of India’s total.
Hazlewood and Ellis Star as India Collapse
India posted 125 in 18.4 overs, with Abhishek Sharma shining in a rare bright spot with a blistering 68 off 37 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. However, India’s innings was dominated by Australia’s bowlers. Josh Hazlewood led the charge with 3 wickets for just 13 runs, while Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis chipped in with two wickets apiece. “This is incredible stuff from Abhishek Sharma. He’s played bigger knocks, flashier knocks, but I think this one is right up there in terms of quality, and difficulty!” a commentator noted during Sharma’s innings. Despite Sharma’s efforts, India’s middle and lower order could not hold firm, with Harshit Rana, Shivam Dube, and Kuldeep Yadav all falling cheaply.
Australia’s Clinical Chase
In reply, Australia made a brisk start, with Marsh and Head putting together a 51-run opening stand. Marsh scored a match-winning 46 off 26 balls, while Head contributed 28 off 15. Kuldeep Yadav provided some resistance with two key early wickets, dismissing Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh, but Varun Chakravarthy’s dismissal of Tim David and Bumrah’s scalps of Mitchell Owen and Matthew Short could not halt the Australian momentum. “Bumrah tried everything, but Australia’s aggressive intent was too strong,” an analyst remarked.
Australia completed the chase in just 13.2 overs, finishing at 126/6. Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett remained unbeaten at the end, guiding their team past India with more than half the overs remaining. With this victory, Australia takes a 1-0 lead in the T20 series, while India will be left to rethink their batting strategy ahead of the decider.
IND vs AUS Live Cricket Score, 2nd T20I: Australia Full squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott (games 1-3), Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (games 4-5), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (games 1-2), Mahli Beardman (games 3-5), Travis Head, Josh Philippe, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Tanveer Sangha
IND vs AUS Live Cricket Score, 2nd T20I: India Full squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar
IND vs AUS Live Cricket Score, 2nd T20I: Key players for India
For India, Jasprit Bumrah’s early breakthroughs and Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive starts at the top will be vital in setting the tone. On the Australian side, Tim David’s explosive finishing and Matthew Kuhnemann’s control with spin on the expansive MCG outfield could play a major role, particularly with the long boundaries challenging the batters.
Welcome to the live blog of the second T20 match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). After the first match was washed out due to rain, both teams are eager to make a mark in this encounter. India looked dominant in the opening game, with Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill attacking the Aussie bowlers before rain interrupted play. With Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins absent, Australia’s bowling faces a tough challenge against a confident Indian lineup. India lead the head-to-head record with 20 wins from 33 T20Is against Australia.