Australia dominated India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, securing a comfortable 4-wicket victory and taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Josh Hazlewood’s exceptional bowling performance set the tone for Australia’s triumph on October 31, 2025.
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India vs Australia: Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
| Result | Australia won by 4 wickets |
| India Score | 125/10 (18.4 overs) |
| Australia Score | 126/6 (13.2 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Josh Hazlewood (3/13) |
| Series Status | Australia leads 1-0 |
Hazlewood’s Devastating Spell Rocks India
Josh Hazlewood delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 3/13 in four overs. The veteran Australian pacer triggered a collapse that left India reeling at 49/5 in the eighth over. His accuracy and movement proved too challenging for the Indian batting lineup, as detailed in the official ICC match report.
The opening bowler’s exceptional spell set the foundation for Australia’s comprehensive victory, demonstrating why he remains one of the most reliable seamers in T20 cricket.
Abhishek Sharma’s Lone Fight
Amidst the carnage, opener Abhishek Sharma stood tall with a brilliant 37-ball 68. His aggressive knock included boundaries all around the ground and provided India with some respectability. Sharma found support from all-rounder Harshit Rana, who contributed a valuable 33-ball 35.
The sixth-wicket partnership of 56 runs between Abhishek and Harshit offered brief resistance, but the damage was already done. India’s total of 125 proved insufficient on a decent MCG surface.
Marsh Leads Australia’s Chase
Captain Mitchell Marsh led from the front with an explosive 26-ball 46. Opening the innings, Marsh combined with Travis Head to add 51 runs for the first wicket, effectively ending India’s hopes early in the chase.
Australia completed the run-chase with 40 balls remaining, showcasing their dominance. Despite late wickets falling to Jasprit Bumrah (2/26) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/23), the result was never in doubt.
Key Talking Points
India’s Top-Order Collapse: The failure of India’s batting lineup proved costly. Losing five wickets inside eight overs made recovery almost impossible, putting immense pressure on the middle order.
Bumrah’s Hat-Trick Miss: The Indian pace spearhead came close to a hat-trick, dismissing Mitchell Owen and Matthew Short off consecutive deliveries before Xavier Bartlett denied him the historic achievement.
Series Implications: With the first T20I washed out, this victory gives Australia crucial momentum. India must now win the remaining three matches to clinch the series, with the third T20I scheduled for November 2 in Hobart.
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What’s Next?
The teams head to Hobart for the third T20I on Sunday, November 2. India will need to regroup quickly and address their batting concerns, while Australia will look to consolidate their advantage and push for a series win.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who was the Player of the Match in India vs Australia 2nd T20I?
Josh Hazlewood earned the Player of the Match award for his exceptional bowling figures of 3/13 in four overs. His devastating spell dismantled India’s top order and set up Australia’s convincing victory at the MCG.
Q2: What is the current series standing between India and Australia?
Australia currently leads the five-match T20I series 1-0 after their 4-wicket victory in the second match. The first T20I was abandoned due to rain. India needs to win at least three of the remaining four matches to claim the series.
