India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Australia Claim 1-0 Lead
Australia’s men’s cricket team, captained by Mitchell Marsh, defeated India by four wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The hosts delivered a confident performance with both bat and ball, maintaining control throughout the match.
“Marcus Stoinis drove the final shot for a double, completing the chase and sealing the victory.”
India showed resilience, managing a brief fightback with the ball, but their batting collapse ultimately cost them the game. This win ranks as Australia’s second-largest victory over India in terms of balls remaining.
The series opener in Canberra was disrupted by rain, leading to packed stands at the MCG for this encounter. Despite strong crowd support, Suryakumar Yadav’s team fell short. The Men in Blue will aim for redemption in Hobart at the Bellerive Oval, where both sides will meet again.
Match Highlights
- Australia won by four wickets.
- Marcus Stoinis ended the game with a successful double.
- Kuldeep Yadav was introduced during the final overs; an umpire briefly called a dead ball before delivery.
- India finished at 126/6 in 13.2 overs against Australia.
Summary
Australia moved ahead 1-0 in the series after a composed four-wicket win over India at the MCG, led by Marsh and finished strongly by Stoinis.
Author’s Summary: A strong, disciplined performance by Australia at the MCG handed them a confident four-wicket victory over India to open the T20I series.