IND vs AUS 2nd T20I Highlights: India beat Australia by 44 runs, lead series 2-0

IND vs AUS live score: India wins

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.

IND vs AUS live score: Australia 155/9 in 17 overs

Australia is on the brink of being bowled out, as Arshdeep Singh skillfully dismisses Adam Zampa with a remarkable yorker.

IND vs AUS live score: Australia 152/8 in 16 overs

Prasidh Krishna has gained the much-needed confidence, and by castling Sean Abbott, he has firmly placed India in a dominant position.

IND vs AUS live score: Australia 142/5 in 14 overs

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.

IND vs AUS live score: Australia 104/4 in 10 overs

Australia has gained a surge of momentum with a remarkable hat-trick of boundaries, including two powerful sixes in the over. 

IND vs AUS live score: Australia 67/4 in 8 overs

Prasidh Krishna returns to the attack and finally he claims a wicket. He dismisses Steve Smith, who perishes while attempting to replicate a shot over the deep.

IND vs AUS live score: Australia 53/3 in 6 overs

Axar successfully captures his target and emerges victorious in the battle, as Maxwell strikes the ball directly into the hands of Yashasvi Jaiswal positioned at long-on.

IND vs AUS live score: Australia 43/2 in 5 overs

Tilak Varma executes a sensational catch at mid-on, while Bishnoi secures his second wicket.

IND vs AUS live score: Australia 36/1 in 3 overs

Spin proves to be the game-changer for India, as Ravi Bishnoi astounds with a masterful googly that catches Short off guard. The batsman, unable to read the deceptive delivery, inadvertently nicks the ball with the inside edge

IND vs AUS live score: Australia 31/0 in 2 overs

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.

IND vs AUS live score: India 235/4 in 20 overs

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.

IND vs AUS live score: India 190/3 in 18 overs

Surya departed after failing to read an Ellis's slower delivery, resulting in him spooning a simple catch to Stoinis at deep.

IND vs AUS live score: India 164/1 in 15 overs

The 50-run partnership between Ishan and Ruturaj has been achieved in just 46 balls Ishan, in particular, has managed to break free from the constraints imposed by the opposing team, delivering an impressive six off Maxwell.

IND vs AUS live score: India 116/1 in 12 overs

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.

IND vs AUS live score: India 116/1 in 12 overs

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.

IND vs AUS live score: India 101/1 in 10 overs

The fielder fails to catch it! Excellent bowling by Abbott. He observed Ishan Kishan charging down the track and delivered a short ball, restricting his movement and surpassing him in terms of speed on the pull shot.

IND vs AUS live score: India 77/1 in 6 overs

Ellis had the final laugh as Jaiswal departs while attempting to attack the bowler, resulting in his departure after scoring 53 runs off 25 balls.

IND vs AUS live score: India 62/0 in 5 overs

Adam Zampa has taken charge of the attack, but Australia finds no relief as Jaiswal relentlessly continues his assault, effortlessly scoring boundaries on both sides of the wicket.

IND vs AUS live score: India 52/0 in 4 overs

In Sean Abbott's first over, Jaiswal has managed to score an impressive 24 runs, consisting of four fours and two sixes. 

IND vs AUS live score: India 10/0 in 1 over

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.

IND vs AUS live score: Teams

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

IND vs AUS live score: Australia opt to bowl

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.

IND vs AUS live score: 

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.

IND vs AUS live score: Weather forecast

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).

IND vs AUS live score: Squads

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

IND vs AUS live score: Hello and Welcome

Welcome to the live blog of the 2nd T20I between India and Australia, taking place in Trivandrum.