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New Delhi: After a frustrating washout in Canberra, India and Australia will head to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the second T20I of the five-match series. With the opener fixture ending in no result, both sides will be eager to seize early control of the contest.
The first game barely got going before rain took over, cutting short what looked like an explosive Indian innings at Manuka Oval. Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first. India's top order came out firing with Abhishek Sharma continuing his aggressive approach from the Asia Cup while Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav looked in sublime touch before the shies opened up for good.
Gill’s unbeaten 37 off 20 and Suryakumar’s fluent 39 off 24 showed how comfortable India’s batters were against Australia’s new-ball attack. Nathan Ellis managed to pick up Abhishek but the rest of the bowlers including Josh Hazlewood struggled to contain the flow of runs on a true surface. The Aussies will be keen to tighten things up and find some early breakthroughs at the MCG.
Both sides know how crucial momentum is in a long series. With Melbourne’s conditions expected to offer pace and bounce, fans can expect another high-tempo clash.
India and Australia have faced each other 33 times so far, with India holding the upper hand winning 20 matches compared to Australia’s 11 while two games ended with no result.
At the MCG, India have played four fixtures. Out of which they have won thrice and one had no result. They are also unbeaten there since 2008, and in fact, from Virat Kohli's iconic chase vs Pakistan to Hardik Pandya's match-turning spells, MCG has become a favourable venue for Men In Blue in the shortest format.
| Match | Date | Against | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Feb 1, 2012 | Australia | No Result | — |
| 2nd | Jan 29, 2016 | Australia | India won | By 27 runs |
| 3rd | Oct 23, 2022 | Pakistan | India won | By 4 wickets |
| 4th | Nov 6, 2022 | Zimbabwe | India won | By 71 runs |
When will the 2nd T20I between India and Australia take place?
The 2nd T20I between India and Australia will take place on Friday, October 31, at 1:45 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 1:15 PM IST.
Where will the 2nd T20I between India and Australia take place?
The 2nd T20I between India and Australia will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Victoria, Australia
Which channels will telecast the 2nd T20I between India and Australia?
The 2nd T20I between India and Australia will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
Where will live streaming be available for the 2nd T20I between India and Australia?
The 2nd T20I between India and Australia will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
The weather at the MCG is expected to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures ranging between 16 and 17 degrees Celsius. There is a 66% chance of rain around 6:00 PM local time just before the scheduled start of the 2nd T20I, which could lead to a delayed toss or start. Humidity levels are likely to rise to around 90% later in the evening, though precipitation is expected to drop to about 13%, offering better conditions for the match.
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. It’s expected to be a good surface for the openers but the pacers will enjoy some swing and bounce early on. The large square boundaries will test the batters’ timing, rewarding well-placed shots over sheer power.
