IND vs AUS 2nd T20I: The second T20I between India and Australia was played on October 31, Friday, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Once again, the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav lost the toss and was asked to bat first.
IND vs AUS 2nd T20I: Abhishek Sharma Took The Charge
Abhishek Sharma was the savior for the Men in Blue with Harshit Rana as the supporting role against Australia in the second T20I. Abhishek, who is considered the number one T20I batter in the world, smashed 68 runs off 37 balls, while on the other hand, Harshit Rana scored 33 runs off 35 balls. The duo made a 56-run partnership, which made the game a little alive. These two were the only players who performed in the second T20I.
Josh Hazlewood, The Star Of Second T20I
Talking about the Australian bowling attack, Josh Hazlewood was the leading wicket taker with 3 wickets and was given Player of the Match. On the other hand, Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis took 2 wickets each, and one wicket was taken by Marcus Stoinis.
In response to when Australia came to bat, the skipper Mitchell Marsh led from the front, scoring 46 runs off 26 balls. Chasing 126, Australia chased the target in just 13.2 overs, in which Travis Head (28), Josh Inglis (20), Mitchell Owen (14), and Mitchell Marsh scored 46 runs.
The first T20I match was called off due to heavy rain, but the second T20I was won by Australia by 4 wickets. Currently, the Mitchell Marsh-led team is leading the series, and the third T20I between India and Australia will be played on November 2, Sunday, at the Ninja Stadium.
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