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India vs Australia 2nd T20I Highlights: India took a 2-0 lead in Trivandrum.
India secured a resounding victory over Australia, winning by a margin of 44 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series. The thrilling encounter took place at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
In pursuit of a daunting target of 236 runs, Australia found themselves restricted to a mere 191 for nine within the stipulated 20 overs. The standout performers with the ball for India were Ravi Bishnoi, who claimed three wickets for 32 runs, and Prasidh Krishna, who also took three wickets for 41 runs.
Prior to this remarkable bowling display, India showcased their batting prowess, amassing a colossal total of 235 for 4 after being invited to bat first. Ruturaj Gaikwad played a pivotal role, contributing an impressive 58 runs off 43 deliveries, while Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 31 runs from just 9 balls.
India delivered a commendable all-round performance, with Ravi Bishnoi and Prasidh Krishna combining forces to claim six wickets. Additionally, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Mukesh Kumar each secured a wicket, further bolstering India's impressive display.
David stumbled as he attempted to clear the boundary. Rushing to connect with a delivery pitched at the back of the length, he failed to achieve the desired elevation. Ruturaj Gaikwad, positioned skillfully at long off, swiftly snatched the ball, completing a clean catch.
Matthew Short has prevented Prasidh Krishna from finding his rhythm, as the pacemaker continues to struggle with his accuracy and consistency. Short has successfully dispatched Krishna to the boundary on two occasions, further adding to the bowler's woes. However, despite his struggles, Krishna did manage to create an opportunity to dismiss Smith, but unfortunately, Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped the catch.
Tilak Varma commenced his innings with a magnificent six, effortlessly dispatching the ball over the deep point region. Rinku Singh contributed with a boundary and a couple, further bolstering India's score to an imposing total on the scoreboard.
Marcus Stoinis has returned to the attack, he skillfully reduced the pace of the ball, leaving the batsmen bewildered. However, Ishan managed to seize the opportunity and unleashed a powerful stroke, propelling the ball over the deep mid-wicket boundary for a crucial six runs.
Marcus Stoinis has returned to the attack, he skillfully reduced the pace of the ball, leaving the batsmen bewildered. However, Ishan managed to seize the opportunity and unleashed a powerful stroke, propelling the ball over the deep mid-wicket boundary for a crucial six runs.
Ruturaj displayed sheer class as he commenced his innings with a magnificent punch through the covers. This shot not only alleviated any lingering nerves from his previous dismissal without scoring in the opening match but also showcased his exceptional skills as an opener.
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna
Australia (Playing XI): Steven Smith, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Wade(w/c), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha
Matthew Wade: We're going to bowl. Hopefully the dew comes in later, the wicket should be alright. You have a look at the numbers, once you're here, you look at the wicket and have a word with the curator. We played really well the other day, India just played a little better. It's just about tidying up a few things. Adam Zampa comes in for Behrendorff and Maxwell comes in for Aaron Hardie
Suryakumar Yadav: We were also looking to chase looking at the amount of dew that was there last night. It'll be a new challenge for us, to go out there and put a score and then defend it. The last game gave us a lot of confidence, the boys were great, we will carry the same momentum. Captaincy is a new challenge and responsibility, I'm enjoying it. We're going in with the same team.
Surya, Rinku, and Ishan Kishan played a crucial role in India's record-breaking chase in T20Is, securing a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. However, with the T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA on the horizon, it is imperative for the team's strategists and selectors to identify bowlers with batting skills and specialist batsmen capable of contributing valuable overs.
According to AccuWeather, Thiruvananthapuram is expected to experience showers on Sunday. However, the rain is predicted to be brief, occurring at 2PM IST and likely ending within an hour. Although the weather will be predominantly cloudy throughout the day, the skies are expected to clear up during the night. Consequently, it is unlikely that the rain will cause any delays during the match, which is scheduled to start at 7PM IST (with the toss taking place half an hour before the start).
Australia: Matthew Wade (c), Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
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