The 2nd T20I of India vs Australia took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, starting at 1:45 p.m. IST. India entered the match after the first T20I in Canberra was washed out due to rain. In that game, captain Suryakumar Yadav scored an unbeaten 39 off 24 balls, and vice-captain Shubman Gill made 37 not out off 20, with both forming a solid 62-run partnership before rain ended play.
In the toss update, Australia’s skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first. The match was broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on the JioHotstar app and website. It was also available for free viewing on DD Sports through DD Free Dish.
In the 1st innings, India was bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs. Abhishek Sharma was the standout performer, scoring 68 runs off 37 balls with eight fours and two sixes, while Harshit Rana supported with 35 off 33 balls. Apart from them, no other batter reached double figures. Josh Hazlewood led Australia’s bowling with 3 wickets for 13 runs, and Nathan Ellis took 2 for 21.
Australia comfortably chased down India’s modest total of 126 to win the 2nd T20I by 4 wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The chase began with openers Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh adding 51 runs in just 5 overs. Varun Chakravarthy gave India some hope by dismissing Head and then Tim David after Head hit a fast 28 off 15.
Marsh, however, dominated with powerful hitting, smashing fours and sixes en route to 46 off 26 before being dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav after a 20-run over. Despite the late wickets, Australia remained in control, with Marcus Stoinis calmly finishing the job, driving through the covers for two runs to seal the win in 13.2 overs. Josh Hazzlewood was given the Match of the Player after taking 3 wickets.
When is the IND vs AUS 3rd T20I?
The third T20I of the India vs Australia 2025 is scheduled to be played at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Sunday, November 2, starting at 1:45 PM IST. The stadium capacity is around 20,000, and it’s home to Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes. The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar in India.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart will have a mostly sunny and warm day with a high of 27°C. There’s a medium chance of light showers late in the evening, but rain is unlikely to disrupt play. Winds will be north to northwesterly at 15–25 km/h, turning northwesterly later in the day. AccuWeather predicts a mostly cloudy and dry evening with temperatures around 26°C, meaning good conditions for cricket and minimal dew expected.
Bellerive Oval generally favors chasing teams, with five out of seven men’s BBL matches last season won by the side batting second. Hence, the toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first.
FAQs
Q. How many T20I matches have India and Australia played?
A. India and Australia have played 32 T20 International matches.
Q. Where can I watch the India vs Australia T20 series in India?
A. The India vs Australia matches are broadcast live on the Star Sports network.
Q. Who won the toss in the 2nd T20I at the MCG?
A. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Q. Where is the India vs Australia 3rd ODI match being played?
A. The 2nd T20I between India and Australia is being played in Melbourne.
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