Australia vs India 2nd T20 Highlights at Melbourne
Australia overcame a late wobble to secure a four-wicket victory against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20 International series.
Match Overview
- India was bowled out for a modest 125 runs, with senior pacer Josh Hazlewood leading Australia's bowling attack, taking 3 wickets for 13 runs.
- Australia's openers, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, provided an explosive start, posting a 51-run partnership in just over four overs, setting a solid foundation for the chase.
- Despite India’s later flurry of wickets, the Australian team comfortably chased down the target with plenty of overs to spare.
Key Performances
- Josh Hazlewood: 3/13, crucial in restricting India to a low total.
- Mitchell Marsh: Led the Australian batting effort with a strong opening partnership and captaincy.
- Travis Head: Partnered Marsh to give Australia an explosive start with a 51-run opening stand.
- Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah: Each took two wickets for India, attempting to stem the Australian run chase.
Impressive Indian Contributions
- Abhishek Sharma scored 68 off 37 balls, showing great promise despite the team’s loss.
- Harshit Rana made a valuable 35 runs in a steady innings.
- The Indian bowling unit showed resilience with a late fightback, although it came too late to change the game’s outcome.
“After the washout in Canberra, where India was cruising at 97/1, it’s the Mitchell Marsh-led hosts who bounce back with a clinical bowling performance in Melbourne to gain the series lead.”
The match concluded with Australia firmly in control, setting the tone for the remaining three T20I games in the series.
Author's Summary
Australia's strong opening and disciplined bowling helped them overcome India's efforts and take an early lead in the T20 series at the MCG.
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