Hazlewood and Marsh Lead Australia to T20 Victory over India at MCG
Josh Hazlewood delivered a powerful bowling performance that secured Australia a commanding four-wicket win against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The match was witnessed by a crowd of 82,438 fans, mostly supporting India.
Australia bowled India out for 125 runs in 18.4 overs. In response, the Australian team chased the target efficiently, reaching 6-126 in just 13.2 overs, with 40 balls remaining.
Details of the Match
- Australia took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after the opening game in Canberra was abandoned due to rain.
- Captain Mitch Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that paid off as Hazlewood's early wickets crushed India's hopes.
- Australian openers Mitch Marsh and Travis Head aggressively pursued the target, attempting to finish the game quickly.
Key Performances
Mitch Marsh scored 46 runs, including four sixes, one of which was an enormous hit to the second level of the Olympic Stand off Harshit Rana's bowling.
"Marsh, who has been in scintillating white-ball form, smashed one of the biggest ever sixes at the MCG when he blasted Harshit Rana into the second level of the Olympic Stand."
Despite being caught at long off while Australia was 39 runs from victory, Marsh's innings helped set a solid foundation.
After Marsh’s dismissal, Australia lost 4-39 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah nearly achieving a hat-trick, but the team maintained control and never faced the threat of defeat.
Series Outlook
This win positions Australia favorably as the series progresses, demonstrating both strong bowling and aggressive batting strategies.
"After dismissing India for 125 off 18.4 overs, Australia chased down the target with a whopping 40 balls to spare, racing to 6-126 off 13.2 overs."
With a confident start, Australia looks to continue their dominance in the upcoming matches.
Author’s Summary
Australia's decisive bowling by Hazlewood and aggressive batting led by Marsh secured a swift and commanding T20 victory over India at the MCG, setting the tone for the series.