IND vs AUS 2nd T20I HIGHLIGHTS: India Register Dominant Win Over Australia
IND vs AUS 2nd T20I HIGHLIGHTS: India are now 2-0 up in the five-match series.
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Background
Thiruvananthapuram, the southernmost destination for international cricket in India, is set to host the second T20I between India and Australia, marking the sixth international cricket game at the Greenfield International Stadium. Back in 2017, when the venue made its international cricket debut, former India captain Virat Kohli expressed astonishment at the delayed inclusion, praising the outfield, crowd, and overall facilities. Despite a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the stadium has become a regular host, a notable feat given the plethora of venues available in the country.
The challenge for both teams lies in adapting to the unique conditions of Thiruvananthapuram. In contrast to Visakhapatnam, the pitch in this coastal city is expected to be slower, with lower bounce and more intense sunlight. However, India, with its depth of experience, understands that conditions alone won't be enough to outwit Australia.
India enters the game with confidence, having successfully chased their highest T20I total in the previous match, showcasing the talents of relatively inexperienced players like Mukesh Kumar, Rinku Singh, Yashasvi, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav. However, despite their notable performance, there is recognition of the need for improvement, particularly in the area of running between the wickets, as the first match witnessed three run-outs, a significant number for India in this format.
Australia, in the closely contested previous match, saw standout performances from Josh Inglis, who scored a rapid 47-ball hundred, and Jason Behrendorff, who delivered an economical spell using well-executed slower deliveries on a batting-friendly surface. The narrow two-wicket defeat left the team aware that victory was within grasp, making the upcoming match in Thiruvananthapuram pivotal for both sides as they aim to level the series.
Playing 11s:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar
Australia: Steven Smith, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Wade (captain and wicketkeeper), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha
IND VS AUS LIVE SCORE: INDIA WIN!
India register a dominant 44-run win to go 2-0 up in the series.
IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE: Two Wickets In The Over!
Two Wickets In The Over as the leg stump goes for a toss this time. Krishna gets rid of Nathan Ellis. Full and straight and it's too good for the lower-order batter. AUS-152/8 in 16 overs.
IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE: Another One Bites The Dust!
Another One Bites The Dust! Match firmly in India's grasp now as Prasidh Krishna gets rid of Sean Abbott with a brilliant yorker. AUS- 149/7 after 15.1 Overs.
IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE: WICKET!
Both batters dismissed in two overs. First Bishnoi removes David before Mukesh Kumar gets rid of Marcus Stoinis. AUS- 148/6 after 14.4 Overs.
IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE: WOW PARTNERSHIP
WOW PARTNERSHIP this. Worth 75 off 32 already.
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