Australia vs India Highlights 2nd T20 at Melbourne: Australia overcome late wobble to beat India at MCG

Australia vs India Highlights: Second T20 at Melbourne

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. After a washout in Canberra, the hosts delivered a commanding all-round performance to seal the game comfortably.

Australia’s Dominant Start

Opting to bowl first, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh relied on the experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood, who struck early and often, finishing with impressive figures of 3/13. India struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for just 125 runs.

India’s Resistance and Key Performances

Despite the modest total, India showed glimpses of resilience. Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah each picked up two wickets, limiting Australia’s chase momentarily. Abhishek Sharma’s quickfire 68 off 37 balls and Harshit Rana’s steady 35 were standout efforts in a losing cause.

Marsh and Head Seal the Win

Australia’s top order ensured there was little doubt about the outcome. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head smashed an aggressive 51-run opening stand in just over four overs, setting the platform for a smooth chase. Although India picked up several wickets near the end, the hosts crossed the target with plenty of overs remaining.

“After the washout in Canberra, it’s the Mitchell Marsh-led hosts who bounce back with a clinical bowling performance in Melbourne to gain the series lead.”

Match Summary

Author’s Summary: A disciplined bowling effort and a powerful start from Marsh and Head propelled Australia past India to take the series lead at the MCG.

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Firstpost Firstpost — 2025-10-31

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