India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Australia beat India by four wickets

India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Australia Win by Four Wickets

Australia lost several wickets late in the chase but still managed to reach the target comfortably. The 14th over, bowled by Kuldeep Yadav, featured a couple of dead ball calls, one of which seemed to affect Kuldeep during his delivery stride.

Stoinis struck the second ball through cover and took two runs, easing Australia's pursuit. At that point, Australia needed just two runs to win, with 42 balls remaining.

Bumrah completed the over with a length ball angling into Xavier Bartlett, who defended it solidly in a style reminiscent of Test match cricket. Despite losing three runs and two wickets in that over, Australia had lost six wickets chasing a modest target of 126 — indicating the pitch was challenging for batting.

Matt Short’s entrance ended swiftly as he faced a precise yorker from Bumrah at 137 kph, which uprooted the stumps. Mitch Owen also struggled with the bat and was dismissed on the fourth ball of the 13th over.

"Fourth ball of the 13th was full outside off, shapes away slightly, Owen drives, edge and Samson takes the catch. Good review there from Suryakumar Yadav."

Earlier, Kuldeep struck again in the 12th over, forcing Inglis to miss a flick off the back foot, resulting in a wicket.

Match Summary

Australia chased a target of 126 runs.
They lost six wickets during the innings.
Key moments involved tight bowling from Bumrah and Kuldeep.
Pitch conditions proved difficult for batting.

This contest showcased a testing pitch and strong bowling performances that kept the chase competitive despite a relatively low target.

Author's summary: Australia overcame a tough batting track and late wickets loss to secure a four-wicket win over India in the 2nd T20I, highlighting disciplined bowling and resilient batting under pressure.

The Indian Express — 2025-10-31

India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Australia Win by Four Wickets

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