Australia vs India 2nd T20 Highlights at Melbourne
Australia secured a four-wicket win over India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. After India posted a modest total of 125, Australia’s openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head provided a powerful start with a 51-run partnership within just over four overs.
Bowling Highlights
- Josh Hazlewood was the standout bowler for Australia, taking 3 wickets for 13 runs and restricting India effectively.
- Indian bowlers Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah each took two wickets, showing strong resistance during the game.
Batting Performances
- Australia’s captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head laid a solid foundation for the chase with their quick opening stand.
- For India, Abhishek Sharma scored an impressive 68 off 37 balls, and Harshit Rana contributed a valuable 35 runs.
Match Summary
Despite India’s late fightback with wickets, the momentum was already heavily in Australia's favor. After the previous match in Canberra was washed out when India was well positioned at 97/1, the home side bounced back strongly in Melbourne with disciplined bowling and explosive batting to take the series lead.
"Senior pacer Josh Hazlewood leads the way with a haul of 3/13 as the hosts bowl India out for a modest 125."
"Captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head then lay the foundation for a comfortable chase with an explosive 51-run opening partnership in a little over four overs."
India showed sparks of resistance but ultimately fell short as Australia overcame the late wobble to secure victory at the MCG.
Author's Summary
Australia claimed a crucial win in the 2nd T20, powered by Hazlewood’s tight bowling and a strong opening stand, setting the tone for the series lead against India.