Australia vs India: 2nd T20 Highlights at MCG
Australia secured a four-wicket victory over India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The hosts displayed a balanced performance with both ball and bat.
Australia’s Bowling Dominance
Senior pacer Josh Hazlewood led the attack effectively, claiming 3 wickets for 13 runs. Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah each picked up two wickets for India, but their efforts couldn’t prevent a modest total.
“Australia bowl India out for just 125, thanks to a disciplined performance led by Josh Hazlewood.”
Explosive Start by Marsh and Head
Openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head launched the chase with aggression, adding 51 runs in just over four overs. Their partnership put the hosts firmly in control, ensuring they reached the target with many overs left.
“Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head laid the foundation with a thrilling 51-run opening stand.”
India’s Late Resistance
Although India managed to claim a series of wickets towards the end, the comeback arrived too late to turn the game around. Despite the loss, positives emerged for India through Abhishek Sharma’s fluent 68 off 37 balls and Harshit Rana’s valuable 35-run contribution.
The match followed the rain-washed game in Canberra, where India were comfortably placed at 97 for 1 before the washout. This time, Australia’s disciplined bowling and explosive batting secured them the upper hand in the series.
Author’s Summary
Australia overpowered India at the MCG with sharp bowling and a fiery start by Marsh and Head, taking a 1-0 lead in the T20 series.