AUS v IND 2025: Tim David Falls Victim to Varun Chakravarthy's Mind Games
Australia won the second T20I against India by 4 wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 31, 2025.
India's Batting Performance
India, sent to bat first on a challenging pitch favoring pacers, scored 125 runs in 18.4 overs. Opener Abhishek Sharma stood out with 68 runs from 37 balls.
Australia's Bowling and Batting Highlights
- Josh Hazlewood was Australia's top bowler, claiming three wickets.
- In response, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head gave Australia a strong start with a 51-run partnership off 27 balls.
- Travis Head scored 28 before being dismissed by Varun Chakravarthy.
- Mitchell Marsh contributed 46 runs off 26 balls, falling to Kuldeep Yadav.
Tim David vs Varun Chakravarthy: The Mind Games
After Marsh's dismissal, Tim David came to the crease, where India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy engaged in psychological tactics.
First, Tilak Varma was placed at short-leg, prompting a smile from David. David then backed away once, while Chakravarthy paused his run-up to increase pressure.
David managed only one run off Varun before attempting to defend a delivery that bounced more than expected, resulting in a simple return catch for Chakravarthy.
Varun Chakravarthy vs Tim David were playing some serious mind games #AUSvIND
Author's summary: Varun Chakravarthy’s clever psychological strategies were key in restricting Australia’s Tim David during a fiercely contested T20I at the MCG.
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