In a nutshell:
India dominated the second T20 against Australia, winning by 44 runs and taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series at Thiruvananthapuram.
Batting Highlights:
- India posted a massive 235/4 after being put in to bat.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad provided a strong start with a 77-run opening partnership.
- Ishan Kishan (52) and Gaikwad (58) added 87 runs for the second wicket.
- Rinku Singh’s quickfire 31* off nine balls boosted India’s total.
Bowling Excellence:
- Chasing 236, Australia was limited to 191/9 in 20 overs.
- Ravi Bishnoi (3/32) made early breakthroughs, and Prasidh Krishna (3/41) also took three wickets.
- Mukesh Kumar (1/43) played a crucial role by dismissing Marcus Stoinis for 45.
Key Moments:
- Australia’s chase faltered as they lost their top-four batsmen for 58 runs.
- Despite a strong effort from Stoinis, Bishnoi’s crucial wickets turned the game in India’s favor.
Series Standing:
India now leads the five-match series 2-0.
Notable Players:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (India): Scored a quick 53.
- Ravi Bishnoi (India): Took three important wickets.
- Marcus Stoinis (Australia): Scored 45, leading the Aussie chase.
Series Context:
- India won the first T20 in Vizag by two wickets.
- Notable absences include Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma from the Indian squad.
Upcoming Matches:
The series continues with the third T20, and both teams look forward to key players stepping up.
Squads:
- India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna.
- Australia: Steven Smith, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha.
In Summary:
India’s dominant display in the 2nd T20, with both batting and bowling shining, secured a convincing 44-run victory over Australia, putting them in a strong position in the series.