Australia chased down India’s modest total of 125 to clinch a comfortable 4-wicket win in the 2nd T20I clash. After Josh Hazlewood’s outstanding spell set the tone early in the game. Australia’s batting lineup showed composure and control to seal the chase with an over to spare. Australia chase 125 runs in 13.2 overs with loss of 6 wickets.
India’s First Innings: A Glimmer Amid Collapse
India elected to bat first. Their hopes rested heavily on young opener Abhishek Sharma, who produced a feather-ruffling knock of 68 off 37 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes.
But beyond that roar of resistance, the batting line-up simply couldn’t handle the pressure. The top order fell succumbing to early strikes, and India were bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs.
On the Australian side, the new ball did most of the damage. Josh Hazlewood was magnificent — claiming 3 for 13 in his four overs, hitting the Indian top-order where it hurt most.
Support came from Xavier Bartlett (2 wickets) and Nathan Ellis (2 wickets) who kept the pressure on until India’s innings collapsed
Australia’s Chase
Chasing 126, Australia launched into the target with a plan and executed it brilliantly. Travis Head got them off to a fast start, scoring 28 off 15 balls.
Then, skipper Mitchell Marsh took the attack on and blazed his way to 46 off 26 balls, including a flurry of boundaries and sixes.
The target never looked beyond grasp. Australia finished at 126/6 in 13.2 overs, wrapping up with ample time to spare.
Match Summary
India: 125 all out (18.4 overs)
Australia: 126/6 (13.2 overs) — Australia won by 4 wickets
Key performers:
- Abhishek Sharma (India): 68 (37)
- Josh Hazlewood (Australia): 3/13
- Travis Head (Australia): 28 (15)
- Mitchell Marsh (Australia): 46 (26)
Player of the Match: Josh Hazlewood
