The second T20I of India vs Australia at Melbourne cricket ground in Melbourne, Australia clinical 4 wickets victory over India take lead 1-0 in five matches series, despite brilliant half century from Abhishek Sharma.
Mitchell Marsh won the toss and Opted to bowl first, india innings began with a shaky notes when shubman Gill departed on 5, Australia get steady Start with bowl, Sanju Samson managed only 2 runs while Suryakumar Yadav, who has been in stellar form, failed to make an impact and departed for 1 run and Tilak varma goes without scoring leaving india 32/4 inside powerplay.
Abhishek Sharma played a counter-attacking knock under pressure. The young left-hander showcased maturity and composure, scoring a brilliant 68 off 37 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes,provide some resistance . He found a reliable partner in Harshit Rana (35 off 33), and together they added a crucial 56 run stand for the sixth wicket that brought stability to the Indian innings.while Axar Patel managed 7 .the lower order couldn’t offer resistance and India innings folded on 125 in 18.4 overs .
For Australia Josh Hazlewood is stand out bowler took 3/13 in 4 overs while Xavier Barttlet and Nathan Ellis gets two wickets each and one for Marcus stoinis.
Australia chasing the modest total 126 , got off to steady Start though India’s bowlers tried to keep things tight. Travis Head began aggressively, scoring 28 off 15 balls with 3 boundaries, and 1 six before being dismissed by Varun Chakravarthy. Mitchell Marsh 46 off 26 balls featuring 2 fours 4 sixes ,anchored the innings beautifully, mixing caution with timely aggression. While josh Inglis managed 20 runs and Mitchell owen added 14 , despite losing quick wickets Australia reached 126/6 in 13.2 overs, take 1-0 lead in five matches series,Marcus stoinis unbeaten on 6 and Xavier Barttlet 0*.
India bowling Varun chakravarthy is pick of the bowler took 2/23 in 4 overs while Kuldeep and Bumrah also get 2 wickets each.
India vs Australia match summary
Toss: Australia won the toss and Opted to bowl first
India innings: 125/10 in 18.4 overs
Top performer: Abhishek Sharma 68 off 37 balls, Josh Hazlewood 3/13 in 4 overs
Australia innings: 126/6 in 13.2 overs
Top performer: Mitchell Marsh 46 off 26 deliveries, Varun chakravarthy 2/23 in 4 overs
Result: Australia won by 4 wickets and take 1-0 in five matches series
Player of the match: Josh Hazlewood 3/13
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