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

Australia vs India 2nd T20 Highlights at Melbourne

Australia secured a four-wicket victory over India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), gaining a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

Bowling Performance

Batting Highlights

Captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head provided a powerful start, putting together a 51-run opening partnership in just over four overs, setting a strong foundation for Australia's chase.

India managed a late fightback with wickets, but the effort came too late to change the game's outcome.

Despite the defeat, India had notable performances, including Abhishek Sharma's resilient 68 off 37 balls and Harshit Rana's useful 35 runs, alongside a spirited bowling effort towards the end of the match.

Series Context

Following a washed-out match in Canberra where India was cruising at 97/1, Australia rebounded decisively at the MCG, led by Mitchell Marsh's leadership and a strong bowling display to take the series lead.

Summary

Australia overcame a late wobble to win convincingly, showing resilience with both bat and ball while India had bright spots despite the loss.

Author’s summary: Australia’s disciplined bowling and explosive opening partnership secured a solid win over India in the second T20I, giving them the series advantage.

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Firstpost Firstpost — 2025-10-31

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