Australia Defeats India by Four Wickets in Second T20I
Australia secured a four-wicket win over India in the second T20 International at the MCG. Mitchell Marsh scored a swift 46 runs, supported by Josh Hazlewood’s excellent bowling spell, taking three wickets. India posted 125 runs, with Abhishek Sharma top-scoring at 68. Australia comfortably chased the target with 40 balls to spare, led by Marsh and contributions from Travis Head and Josh Inglis.
In the second T20 International held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia beat India by four wickets after India set a modest target of 125 runs. Abhishek Sharma was the standout Indian batsman, scoring 68 runs off 37 balls. Josh Hazlewood had an impressive bowling performance, taking three wickets for just 13 runs, restricting India to 125 for 7 in 18.4 overs. Australia's chase was anchored by captain Mitchell Marsh, who scored a rapid 46 off 26 balls, supported by Travis Head’s 28 and Josh Inglis's 20. Marsh hit a memorable six that measured 124 meters, the fastest recorded by Fox Cricket in their broadcast history. Despite wickets falling to Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakravarthy, Australia reached the target with 40 balls remaining, securing a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20 series. This comprehensive victory highlighted Australia's strong bowling and dynamic batting performance at home in front of a large crowd, predominantly Indian fans. The series will continue with the next matches scheduled in Hobart, giving Australia momentum in the short format contest.
