India Secures Dominant Win as Australia’s Batting Collapses Again
India has taken a strong 2-1 lead in the T20 series against Australia following a commanding 48-run victory at Gold Coast’s Carrara Oval on Thursday evening.
Australia’s Middle-Order Collapse Costs Them
Chasing a target of 168 runs, Australia started well at 1-67 in the ninth over. However, their middle order collapsed dramatically, losing 9 wickets for 52 runs and being bowled out for 119 in 18.2 overs, marking their second-lowest T20 total at home.
Bowling Heroics from Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa
Earlier, Australian bowlers Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa, who recently welcomed his second child, each took three wickets to help restrict India to 167 for 8 in their 20 overs.
Key Moments in India’s Innings
- Indian opener Abhishek Sharma was given an early reprieve when Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first. Xavier Bartlett dropped a simple catch on the second ball.
- Sharma then built a 56-run partnership with opening partner Shubman Gill before falling to Zampa for 28, hitting a long-on catch after the Powerplay.
- Shivam Dube smashed a massive six, which damaged a Kookaburra ball, followed by Ellis dismissing both the Indian No. 3 and Gill with deceptive slower balls.
“Australia’s batting falters again in ‘worrying’ collapse,” highlighting their struggle to chase targets smoothly.
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Summary: India dominated the T20 series with a commanding win after Australia’s fragile middle order collapsed, underscoring ongoing batting challenges for the hosts.