The action moves towards the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) For the second T20 International between Australia And India On October 31, both teams were eager to finally get a result on the board. The first match of the series in Canberra was disappointingly abandoned due to persistent rain, denying the fans a full match after the visiting Indian team’s excellent start.
The first match ended in ‘no result’ after India reached 97/1 in 9.4 overs (with) Suryakumar Yadav And Shubman Gill Looking fluent), the series now essentially starts afresh as a four-match series. Both sides will be keen to set the pace and take an early 1-0 lead, which is vital in a short bilateral encounter.
The form they showed in the brief spell of play in Canberra should have boosted India’s confidence, especially the return to form of skipper Suryakumar, who scored a quickfire 39. The high-risk, aggressive philosophy adopted by the Indian T20 team under the new management was clear, and they will look to replicate that fearless approach in the ‘G’. India hold a strong 20-11 lead against Australia in T20Is and their record in Australia is impressive, having not lost a single multi-game T20I series since 2008.
Australia, led by Michelle MarshTo take on a highly rated Indian T20 team, a strong performance on home ground will be required. They have a variety of players like power-hitters Travis Head, Marcus StoinisAnd tim davidWhich can change the course of the match instantly. Pace Ace Availability Josh Hazlewood As this match provides a significant boost to their bowling attack, which will be tested by India’s deep and in-form batting lineup.
AUS vs IND, 2nd T20I: Match details
- date and time: 31 October; 1:45 PM IST/ 08:15 AM GMT/ 7:15 PM local
- venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Australia vs India, head-to-head record (T20I)
matches played: 33 | australia won: 11 | India won: 20 | no result/tie: 2
melbourne cricket ground pitch report
The MCG pitch is generally known for its pace and bounce, allowing fast bowlers to bowl well with the new ball. While the surface is generally flat initially, facilitating strokeplay, the large outfield presents a unique challenge, making running between the wickets an important factor. The average first innings score in T20 here is around 150-160, but given the size of the field, it is often difficult to chase a score of more than 170. Teams batting second have historically had slightly better success at this position.
AUS vs IND, 2nd T20I: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Australia won the toss and bowled first
- India’s powerplay score: 50-60
- India’s total score: 180-200
Case 2:
- India won the toss and bowled first
- Australia Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Australia’s total score: 170-190
Match result: The team batting second to win the competition
