Who won Australia vs India 2nd T20I today? — Match result & turning points
Australia defeated India by four wickets to win the second T20I on Friday, October 31, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match
T20I series. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field first. India struggled to find any rhythm throughout their innings and were bowled out for 125 runs, with Abhishek Sharma top-scoring with 68. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets. Australia comfortably chased down the target with 40 balls to spare.
Top batting performances of the match — Abhishek Sharma
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma produced one of the most brilliantly played innings of the match. He scored 68 runs off 37 balls, striking eight fours and two sixes. The left-hander batted at an impressive strike rate of 183.78, standing out on a tough surface where other Indian batters struggled to find their rhythm. The young opener’s fearless stroke play and timing allowed him to outclass the Australian bowlers with ease.
Best bowling spells — Josh Hazlewood
Australian speedster Josh Hazlewood delivered a masterclass with the ball in the second T20I. He returned impressive figures of 3/13 in four overs, dismantling India’s top order by removing Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma. His precise line and length, kept the Indian batters under constant pressure and put Australia in complete control of the game.
Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved
Marsh joins the club of players with 2000-plus runs in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh reached a significant career milestone during the second T20I against India. When he scored four runs, Marsh surpassed 2,000 career runs in each of the three international formats, Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. The dynamic all-rounder became only the second Australian player to achieve this rare feat, following in the footsteps of David Warner, who was the first from Australia to do so.
Unforgettable moments from AUS vs IND, 2nd T20I
Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube’s longest unbeaten streak in T20Is came to an end after India’s loss in the second match against Australia. Before this game, India had won 37 consecutive T20Is in which Dube featured, marking the longest such streak for any player in the format. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah also boasts an impressive record, being part of 24 consecutive T20I wins for the Men in Blue.
India also suffered their second-biggest defeat in T20Is (by balls remaining), as Australia chased down the target with 40 balls to spare. The biggest defeat in this regard remains the 52-ball loss against Australia in 2008.
Who was the Player of the Match?
The right-arm pacer Josh Hazlewood produced a brilliant three-wicket haul in the second T20I in Melbourne, outsmarting India’s top-order batters. He dismissed vice-captain Shubman Gill for just five runs, caught by Mitchell Marsh at mid-off. Hazlewood then struck twice in quick succession, removing Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for one and Tilak Varma for a two-ball duck. His clinical spell turned the game in Australia’s favour, earning him the Player of the Match award.
What is the next match?
The next clash between the two sides will be the third T20I in Hobart on November 2, with Australia currently leading the five-match series 1-0.
