Australia vs India Highlights: 2nd T20 at Melbourne
Australia secured a four-wicket win against India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. After India were bowled out for a modest 125, the hosts chased successfully with plenty of overs remaining.
Bowling Performance
- Josh Hazlewood led the Australian bowling attack with impressive figures of 3/13.
- Indian bowlers Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah each claimed two wickets.
Batting Highlights
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head provided a powerful start, putting on a 51-run opening partnership in just over four overs, setting a strong platform for the chase.
India fought back with timely wickets, but their resistance came too late to change the outcome.
Notable Performances for India
- Abhishek Sharma scored a resilient 68 runs off 37 balls.
- Harshit Rana contributed a useful 35 runs.
- The Indian bowling attack showed a late fightback despite the loss.
"After the washout in Canberra, where India were cruising at 97/1, it’s the Mitchell Marsh-led hosts who bounce back with a clinical bowling performance in Melbourne to gain the series lead."
Summary
Australia overcame a late wobble to win comfortably, demonstrating strong bowling and solid opening batting to outplay India at the MCG.
Author’s Note
This match highlighted Australia's resilience and depth, while India showed promising individual performances despite the defeat.
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