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Australia Takes Lead in T20I Series Against India

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In a dominating performance, Australia took the lead in the three-match T20I series against India, winning the second match by four wickets. The match was a complete turnaround from the first game, which was abandoned due to rain, making this the first completed match of the series. Australia's Josh Hazlewood was instrumental in India's downfall, taking three wickets for just 13 runs in four overs. Despite a brave effort from Abhishek Sharma, who scored 68 off 37 balls, India was bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs. Australia's chase was led by Mitchell Marsh, who smashed 46 off 26 balls with four sixes and two fours, and Travis Head, who scored 28 off 15 balls. The duo's partnership set the tone for an aggressive pursuit, and Australia coasted home with 40 balls to spare.

Key Takeaways:

  • Australia took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against India after winning the second match by four wickets.
  • Josh Hazlewood was named Player of the Match for his brilliant figures of 3 for 13 in four overs.
  • Abhishek Sharma scored 68 off 37 balls, the highest score for India in the match.
  • Australia's Mitchell Marsh smashed 46 off 26 balls with four sixes and two fours, leading the chase.
  • Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh's partnership of 51 runs in quick time set the tone for an aggressive pursuit.
  • India's top order was dismantled by Hazlewood, who took three wickets for just 13 runs in four overs.
  • Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett took two wickets each for Australia, while Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy took two wickets each for India.

Statistics:

  • Josh Hazlewood's figures of 3 for 13 in four overs were his best in the series so far.
  • Abhishek Sharma's 68 off 37 balls was the highest score for India in the match.
  • Australia's Mitchell Marsh smashed 46 off 26 balls, including four sixes and two fours.
  • Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh's partnership of 51 runs in quick time was the cornerstone of Australia's chase.
  • India's total of 125 all out in 18.4 overs was short of a competitive total.
  • Australia chased down the target with 40 balls to spare, winning the match by four wickets.

Sources:

  • [The New Nation]

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