Australia Beat India by 4 Wickets in Thrilling 2nd T20I at MCG, Series Tied 1-1

Australia held their nerve to edge past India by 4 wickets in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday. The match had everything — drama, tension, and moments of brilliance — as Australia chased down India’s 126-run target with precision and composure. With this win, the India vs Australia 2nd T20I series is now level at 1-1, setting up a mouth-watering decider.

India vs Australia 2nd T20I: India’s Batting Struggles Despite Abhishek Sharma’s Heroics

India’s innings never really took off as they were bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs. The highlight was Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 68 off 38 balls, filled with crisp drives, fierce pulls, and confident lofted shots. However, apart from Harshit Rana’s fighting 35, the rest of the batting lineup faltered under pressure.

Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma all departed cheaply as Australia’s pace attack, led by Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, and Xavier Bartlett, maintained a tight grip on proceedings. Two run-outs — Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah — summed up India’s lack of coordination and focus during crucial moments.

Australia’s Chase: Marsh Leads, Bowlers Seal the Deal

Chasing a modest 126, Australia started confidently. Skipper Mitchell Marsh dominated the Indian attack with a powerful 46 off 29 balls, including four towering sixes and two boundaries. Travis Head supported him with a quick 25, while Jos Inglis (20) and Mitchell Owen (14) chipped in with important runs.

India’s spinners fought back valiantly, with Varun Chakaravarthy (2/23) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/45) providing breakthroughs. Jasprit Bumrah (2/26) came close to a hat-trick in a thrilling over, but Australia’s lower order stayed calm and finished the job with six balls to spare.

Bowling Highlights: Australia’s Disciplined Attack Outplays India

The Australian bowling attack was clinical. Hazlewood and Bartlett extracted sharp movement, while Stoinis’ all-round contribution added balance to the side. Their fielding effort stood out, converting half-chances into key wickets and keeping the Indian batters on edge throughout the innings.

For India, despite Bumrah and Chakaravarthy’s late surge, the early damage proved too costly. Their inability to build partnerships and rotate the strike consistently left them short of a defendable total.

Series Decider Awaits: India vs Australia T20I Heads to Final Clash

With the India vs Australia 2nd T20I result making it 1-1, the stage is now set for an electrifying series decider. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance — Australia’s composed batting under pressure and India’s fighting bowling spells. Fans can expect another high-voltage encounter in the final T20I, where pride and momentum are both at stake.

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