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Australia vs India, 2nd T20I Match Summary

AUS vs IND, 2025 - T20 Summary

Australia vs India Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne , Oct 31, 2025
Australia Australia
126/6 (13.2/20)
India India
125 (18.4/20)
Australia beat India by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Josh Hazlewood
    3/13(4)
IND 125/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108562-abhishek-sharma-playerprofile>Abhishek Sharma</a>
Abhishek Sharma
68 (37)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 183.78SR
<a href=/cricket/players/115601-harshit-rana-playerprofile>Harshit Rana</a>
Harshit Rana
35 (33)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 106.06SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
ECON 3.25
4
OVERS
13/3
R/W
Bowler
Nathan Ellis
ECON 5.72
3.4
OVERS
21/2
R/W
AUS 126/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1425-mitchell-marsh-playerprofile>Mitchell Marsh</a>
Mitchell Marsh
46 (26)
  • 2x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 176.92SR
<a href=/cricket/players/62477-travis-michael-head-playerprofile>Travis Head</a>
Travis Head
28 (15)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 186.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/2
R/W
Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
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Right then, that’s all from this one-sided contest, as Australia take a 1-0 lead in this five-match T20I series. The hosts will look to build on this momentum, while India will be eager to bounce back and draw level in the next game. The action now moves to the Ninja Stadium in Hobart for the 3rd T20I on 2nd November, Sunday. The match starts at 1.45 pm IST (8.15 am GMT), but do join us a bit earlier for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Mitchell Marsh, the victorious skipper of Australia, says that it was a good toss to win as there was a bit of moisture. Adds that his bowlers bowled extremely well. Also says that he was a bit nervous when he was about to cross the 2000-run mark. But he was fortunate enough as Head took off the pressure, and he reckons that they are in for a good three games now.
Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of India, says that Josh Hazlewood bowled excellently in the Powerplay, and credit goes to him. Adds that when you are 4 down early, it is hard to recover. Mentions that Abhishek Sharma knows what his game is, and hopefully, he does not change it and helps them win as many games as possible. Ends by saying that they need to bat well in the next game and put the runs on the board and then defend it if they are setting a total.
Josh Hazlewood is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his superb spell with the ball. He says that the ball was moving nicely from his hand, and he capitalized on it. Adds that their plan was to keep it simple, and it worked perfectly well. Also says that he is very happy to perform against a tough team and in front of 80 thousand people. Tells that Bartlett and Ellis have been great additions to the team, and they will soon have a lot of pacers who will fight for the spots. Ends up saying that he is going back, and he will rest a bit and then prepare for the Shield Game before the Ashes.
Presentation Time...
India simply didn’t have enough runs on the board for their bowlers to create any real pressure. Jasprit Bumrah bowled well with the new ball, but early wickets were what they desperately needed and couldn’t get. Kuldeep Yadav took some punishment in his first over but bounced back nicely to claim a couple of wickets, while Varun Chakaravarthy continued his good form with two of his own. Bumrah returned in his second spell and struck twice in two balls - one of the few positives to take from the game. However, the batters will need to step up if India are to challenge a quality side like Australia.
Earlier in the game, India were skittled out for a paltry 125. Abhishek Sharma was the lone warrior, playing a fine knock of 68 off 37 balls, while Harshit Rana chipped in with some handy runs down the order. Apart from these two, none of the other batters could even reach double figures, resulting in a disappointing scorecard. Josh Hazlewood was brilliant with the new ball, finishing with three wickets, while Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis picked up a couple each, and Marcus Stoinis added one to his name.
While chasing, the Australian openers got off to a flying start in the Powerplay, putting on 51 runs for the first wicket and virtually sealing the game early on. Mitchell Marsh played in his typical aggressive style, taking on the bowlers and racing towards the target before falling for 46. Josh Inglis also contributed some handy runs, though they would have preferred to finish with more wickets in hand after slipping from 112/3 to 124/6. Nevertheless, it was a thoroughly dominant performance overall.
A comfortable win for Australia as they draw first blood in the series! This also marks their first T20I victory over India at the MCG since 2008. The hosts were dominant right from the outset, outplaying India in every department and never letting them settle. A tough defeat for the No. 1-ranked side, who will have plenty to reflect on before the next game.
Over 13.2 : 126/6
2 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 213.2
M. Stoinis
6 (6)
X. Bartlett
0 (1)
K. Yadav
3.2-0-45-2
13.2
2
Kuldeep Yadav To Marcus Stoinis
That will do it for Australia! Short of a length, on off. Marcus Stoinis presses forward and drives it to deep cover-point and gets the last two runs pretty comfortably. Australia beats India by 4 wickets and takes the lead in the series!
13.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Marcus Stoinis
Floated, full and around leg, Marcus Stoinis goes down to sweep it away but misses and gets hit on the glove as the ball goes nowhere.
Over 13 : 124/6
3 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • W 12.4
  • W 12.5
  • 012.6
X. Bartlett
0 (1)
M. Stoinis
4 (4)
J. Bumrah
4-0-26-2
12.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Xavier Bartlett
No hat-trick for Jasprit Bumrah! He lands this back of a length and on off, Xavier Bartlett watches it through and blocks it out to the off side. Bumrah finishes with good figures of 4-0-26-2!
Xavier Bartlett walks out to face the hat-trick ball.
12.5
W
Jasprit Bumrah To Matthew Short OUT!
OUT! CASTLED! Jasprit Bumrah on a Hat-Trick! This is exceptional from Bumrah. He nails a yorker, right into the blockhole, on off and middle. Matthew Short drops his bat low to jam it away, but he fails to get it down in time. The ball goes under the bat and rattles the middle stump. Short goes back for a golden duck. Australia are just not able to get over the line here.
Matthew Short comes out to the middle now.
12.4
W
Jasprit Bumrah To Mitchell Owen OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Jasprit Bumrah gets his name written on the wicket list! He bowls it on a hard length, around the seventh stump. Mitchell Owen looks to lash it away the cover region, but the ball gets a slight nick on the outer edge. Bumrah and Samson, behind the stumps, appeal with a lot of confidence, but initially, the umpire signals nothing. However, after taking some time to make his decision, he raises his finger. Mitchell Owen opts for a review, but the UltraEdge shows a clear spike when the ball passes the outside edge of the blade.
12.3
2
Jasprit Bumrah To Mitchell Owen
Short of a length, angling it in, around off. Mitchell Owen hangs back and mistimes his pull toward the left of the wide mid on. The fielder backtracks and cuts it to two runs.  Australia need just 2 runs to win now!
12.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Marcus Stoinis
Short, outside off. Marcus Stoinis rocks back and pulls it down to square leg for a single.
12.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Marcus Stoinis
Full-length delivery, on off. Marcus Stoinis leans on the delivery and blocks it to his front.
Over 12 : 121/4
11 Runs
  • 211.1
  • 011.2
  • W 11.3
  • 211.4
  • 111.5
  • 611.6
M. Owen
12 (8)
M. Stoinis
3 (2)
K. Yadav
3-0-43-2
11.6
6
Kuldeep Yadav To Mitchell Owen
SIX! BOOMBASTIC! Kuldeep Yadav bowls it fuller, on off and middle. Mitchell Owen clears his front foot and slogs it up and over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
11.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Marcus Stoinis
Tossed up, on off. Marcus Stoinis drives it to long on for one.
11.4
2
Kuldeep Yadav To Marcus Stoinis
Short, down the leg side. Marcus Stoinis paddles it to deep fine leg and gets a couple of runs.
Marcus Stoinis walks out to bat now. A leg gully in place.
11.3
W
Kuldeep Yadav To Josh Inglis OUT!
OUT! LBW! Optimum usage of the review! India gets their fourth wicket! Short of a length, on leg. Josh Inglis rocks back to drive it toward mid on, but he gets cramped for room, and the ball hits his pad. After appealing, the umpire remains unmoved. India goes for the review.  UltraEdge shows no bat involvement, and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball pitches just in line and hits the top of the leg stump. Australia lose another wicket!
11.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Josh Inglis
Touch fuller, on middle, spins it in toward leg. Josh Inglis once again opts for a reverse hit but this time he misses on the inner edge and hits the pad. There's a stifled appeal from the bowler and keeper, but it seems the ball's trajectory is going down the leg side.
11.1
2
Kuldeep Yadav To Josh Inglis
Pitches it up, just outside off. Josh Inglis reverse sweeps it toward deep third for a couple of runs.
Over 11 : 110/3
6 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 1 LB 10.2
  • 210.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
J. Inglis
18 (17)
M. Owen
6 (7)
V. Chakaravarthy
4-0-23-2
10.6
1
Varun Chakaravarthy To Josh Inglis
Shortish, sliding it down the leg. Josh Inglis rocks back and clips it toward deep backward square leg for a single.
10.5
1
Varun Chakaravarthy To Mitchell Owen
Short, on off. Mitchell Owen pulls it across the line toward deep square leg for a single.
10.4
1
Varun Chakaravarthy To Josh Inglis
Varun Chakaravarthy drags his length back once again, angling it down the leg. Josh Inglis pulls it to deep backward square leg for one.
10.3
2
Varun Chakaravarthy To Josh Inglis
Slower and short, wide outside off. Josh Inglis slices it to deep cover and gets a brace.
Full Commentary
13 OV
3 Runs
J. Bumrah to M. Stoinis M. Owen M. Short X. Bartlett
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • W 12.4
  • W 12.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
11 Runs
K. Yadav to J. Inglis M. Stoinis M. Owen
  • 211.1
  • 011.2
  • W 11.3
  • 211.4
  • 111.5
  • 611.6
11 OV
6 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to M. Owen J. Inglis
  • 010.1
  • 1 LB 10.2
  • 210.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
12 Runs
K. Yadav to J. Inglis M. Owen
  • 49.1
  • 19.2
  • 29.3
  • 19.4
  • 39.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
5 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to J. Inglis T. David M. Owen
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • W 8.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
20 Runs
K. Yadav to M. Marsh
  • 47.1
  • 67.2
  • 47.3
  • 07.4
  • 67.5
  • W 7.6
7 OV
11 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to M. Marsh J. Inglis
  • 26.1
  • 26.2
  • 66.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
5 Runs
J. Bumrah to M. Marsh J. Inglis
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 25.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
2 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to T. Head M. Marsh J. Inglis
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • W 4.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
20 Runs
H. Rana to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 63.1
  • 03.2
  • 5 NB 3.3
  • 13.3
  • 63.4
  • 23.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
18 Runs
J. Bumrah to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 42.1
  • 22.2
  • 32.3
  • 4 B 2.4
  • 5 WD 2.5
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
7 Runs
H. Rana to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
4 Runs
J. Bumrah to M. Marsh T. Head
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 20.6
Match Info
  • Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat India by 4 wickets
  • Player of the Match Josh Hazlewood
  • Umpire Shawn Craig (AUS), Wayne Knights (NZ) and Sam Nogajski (AUS)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: India 125/10 in 18.4 overs
  • Referral 3 (18.3 ovs): A Sharma against Australia (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, IND: 0)
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 55 off 46 balls between A sharma (18) and H Rana (34)
  • India 140/5 in 14.5 overs
  • A Sharma 6th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 23 balls (7x4) (1x6)
  • India 50/5 in 8.0 overs
  • A Patel dropped on 5 by X Bartlett in 7.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 40/4
  • S Yadav dropped on 1 by J Inglis in 4.2 overs
  • Referral 2 (3.3 ovs): S Samson against Australia (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, IND: 1)
  • Referral 1 (0.1 ovs): S Gill against Australia (LBW) Successful (AUS: 2, IND: 2)
  • Referral 3 (12.4 ovs): India against M Owen (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, IND: 1)
  • Referral 2 (11.4 ovs): India against J Inglish (LBW) Successful (AUS: 2, IND: 1)
  • Referral 1 (8.3 ovs): India against M Owen (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, IND: 1)
  • M Owen dropped on 4 by H Rana in 9.6 overs
  • Australia 100/3 in 9.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 56/1
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between M Marsh (12) and T head (28)
  • Australia 50/0 in 4.1 overs
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