A match-winning display with the ball from Josh Hazlewood has given Australia a 1-0 lead over India in their T20 international series.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Australia bowled India out for just 125 in 18.4 overs, before going into the bat themselves and chasing down their target in just 13.2 overs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hazlewood set the tone from the start, bowling all four of his overs inside the first seven of the match, and taking impressive figures of 3-13.<\/p>\n
The series will head to Hobart on Sunday, before two matches in Queensland will decide an outcome.<\/p>\n
The Sporting News has the score, commentary and scorecard from the 2nd T20 international between Australia and India.<\/p>\n
Australia vs. India – 2nd T20I – Final score<\/p>\n
Venue: MCG, Melbourne<\/p>\n
Start time: 7:15pm (AEDT)<\/p>\n
\u00a0ScoreOversIndia12518.4Australia6-126(13.2)<\/p>\n
SEE FULL SCORECARD<\/a><\/p>\n Australia vs. India – 2nd T20I – Updates, commentary, highlights<\/p>\n Player of the Match:\u00a0No surprises, as Josh Hazlewood is presented with the player of the match award, after collecting figures of 3-13 in the first innings.<\/p>\n 13.2 overs: GAME OVER!\u00a0Marcus Stoinis hits to the off-side and picks up a couple to give Australia the win. A relatively exciting ending for a game that ended with 6.4 overs in hand, thanks to Jasprit Bumrah’s excellence with the ball.<\/p>\n 13th over:\u00a0Boo! No hat-trick for Jasprit Bumrah, as Xavier Bartlett plays some solid defence. Only two runs required for the Aussies.<\/p>\n 12.5 overs: WICKET!\u00a0An absolute peach from Jasprit Bumrah, and he’s on a hat-trick. Welcome back to the side Matt Short! He heads back to the sheds after just one ball.\u00a0<\/p>\n 12.4 overs: WICKET!\u00a0That was weird. Mitch Owen caught behind off the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah. Umpire looked like he was initially shaking his head no, which prompted Jasprit Bumrah to make the review hand signal. As he was doing that though, the umpire’s finger finally went up.<\/p>\n 12th over:\u00a0Mitch Owen hits a massive six on the final ball of the over, and now Australia just need five runs for the win.<\/p>\n WICKET!\u00a0The referral finally works in favour of India, and Josh Inglis has to walk.<\/p>\n 11.2 overs:\u00a0We’re going upstairs for another LBW referral. 82,438 is the official attendance for tonight’s “sold out” match.<\/p>\n 11th over:\u00a0A couple of reviews that over, but they don’t fall the way of the Indians, which has been the story of the night for the visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n 10th over: DROPPED CATCH!\u00a0A missed chance for India as a dropped catch by\u00a0Harshit Rana sees Mitch Owen’s time at the crease spared. Just 22 runs needed for Australia with half the runs remaining.<\/p>\n 8.4 overs: WICKET!\u00a0A shockingly short night at the crease for T20 specialist batsman Tim David, who departs for one after just two balls. Caught and bowled, did the in-close fielder get the better of him mentally?<\/p>\n 8th over WICKET!:\u00a0Kuldeep Yadav gets the big wicket of Mitch Marsh on the final ball of the over, but it might be too little, too late, as his celebration – or lack thereof – suggests. 20 runs from the over, all coming from Marsh. Down to the rest of Australia’s batsmen now.<\/p>\n 7.3 overs:\u00a04, 6, 4. Mitch Marsh is having too much fun right now. Moves into the 40s, and he could make up the runs himself the way he’s going.<\/p>\n 7th over:\u00a0Marsh clears the boundary again that over, keeping the runs ticking over for Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\n 6th over:\u00a0Bumrah is able to help calm things down for India, as his over only goes for five. Still a lot of work left to do for the tourists though.<\/p>\n 5th over:\u00a0A successful over for Varun Chakravarthy, as he takes a wicket for a cost of just two runs.<\/p>\n 4.3 overs: WICKET!\u00a0The Spinner gets the break!\u00a0Varun Chakravarthy comes into the attack, and claims the big wicket of Travis Head, thanks to some terrific fielding along the boundary from Tilak Varma. (AUS 1-51)<\/p>\n 4th over:\u00a0Blink and this game could be over. Mitch Marsh and Travis Head don’t seem to be in the mood to be out there for long.<\/p>\n 3.4 overs:\u00a0This could be over quickly, Travis Head is causing headaches for the Indian bowling attack. Head dispatches Rana for six, before a four off a no ball resulting in a free hit (which, albeit, only goes for one). Then Mitch Marsh gets in on the act, with a MONSTER six that looked effortless.<\/p>\n 3rd over:\u00a0A disastrous night gets worse for India, as Bumrah uncharacteristically bowls nine extras (four byes, five wides), and the total over goes for 18. Nearly claimed the wicket of Mitch Marsh on the last ball, though.<\/p>\n 2nd over:\u00a0Harshit Rana with a decent first over, keeping the Aussie opening pair to just seven despite a boundary. But India will need some wickets to start falling soon.<\/p>\n 1st over:\u00a0No wicket, but a strong start for Jasprit Bumrah. Just four runs from the first.<\/p>\n Australia Innings<\/p>\n Abhishek Sharma was out there for 111 of India’s 112 balls, but he only ended up facing 37 balls himself, which was perhaps more costly for India than all of them getting out. Ultimately they are only able to produce a total score of 125, which puts a lot of pressure on their bowlers.<\/p>\n 18.4 overs: WICKET! ALL OUT!\u00a0A miscommunication and a run out is a rather fitting way to end a horrid innings for India. Jasprit Bumrah taps it down for a quick single, which\u00a0Varun Chakravarthy doesn’t anticipate, and Nathan Ellis is able to pick up the ball and complete the run out, although Bumrah was officially given out, as the batsmen didn’t cross. India set Australia a score of 126 to chase.\u00a0<\/p>\n 18.3 overs: WICKET!\u00a0That’s the one Australia wanted. Abhishek Sharma’s night is done, in spite of a referral upstairs. Nathan Ellis claims him LBW. What a knock, he singlehandedly gives India’s bowlers something to work with. (IND 9-125)<\/p>\n 18th over:\u00a0That’s why you need him on strike. Abhishek Sharma faces all six deliveries, and earns India 15 runs as we enter the final two overs. Due to Australia’s slow over rate, they are able to have one less fielder outside the inner circle for the final two overs. The price you pay for taking wickets, I suppose.<\/p>\n 17th over:\u00a0Abhishek Sharma takes a single off the first ball of the over, and doesn’t get back on the strike. He’s now faced only one of the last 18 delivers. That has perhaps been more costly for India than the actual wickets falling.<\/p>\n 16.5 overs: WICKET!\u00a0Marcus Stoinis joins the party, claiming his first wicket on the penultimate ball of his spell.\u00a0Kuldeep Yadav faces six deliveries, but can’t muster a run. Worrying times if you’re an Indian fan. (IND 8-110)<\/p>\n 16th over:\u00a0Nightmarish over for India, losing two wickets, and for the second over in a row,\u00a0Abhishek Sharma doesn’t face a ball. They reject a single on the last ball so he can face the start of the 17th.<\/p>\n 15.4 overs: WICKET!\u00a0The wickets are falling in twos tonight, and it’s another great catch by Josh Inglis, who was able to put his first drop of the night in the back of his head to take three catches to date. Shavin Dube hits a four before being forced to walk on just his second ball faced. (IND 7-109)<\/p>\n 15.2 overs: WICKET!\u00a0Harshit Rana’s much-needed knock comes to an end, as he looks to clear the boundary, but can’t get it over Tim David. His 35 runs were massive for India, and Australia will be glad to see the back of him. (IND 6-105)<\/p>\n 15th over:\u00a0Despite not coming out until the eighth over, Harshit Rana has already faced more deliveries than\u00a0Abhishek Sharma. He looks settled now though, his massive six from the fifth ball of the over is proof of that. With that smash he brings up the 50-run partnership as well.<\/p>\n 14th over:\u00a0Quieter over as Nathan Ellis allows just four runs from it.<\/p>\n 13th over:\u00a0The Indian faithful is starting to gain its voice, finally having something to cheer about.\u00a0Abhishek Sharma raises the bat for 50, while Harshit Rana finds the boundary as well in that over.<\/p>\n 12th over:\u00a0Abhishek Sharma is closing in a half century, and perhaps more importantly, he’s starting to get some help, with Harshit Rana building as he sits on 17 from 19. India desperately need to get Abhishek more time on strike though. He’s the only one that looks like he can produce runs in a hurry at the moment.<\/p>\n 11th over:\u00a0First taste of spin action tonight with Matt Kuhnemann entering the attack, and fortunately for Australia\u00a0Abhishek Sharma wasn’t able to face a single ball. Harshit Rana produces five runs from it, with a cut shot splitting the gap and rolling to the boundary the highlight.<\/p>\n 10th over:\u00a0Mitch Owen’s first over is an expensive one. Most comfortable a pair of Indian batsmen have looked all night. At the halfway mark, India are 5-69.<\/p>\n 9th over:\u00a0India get through the ninth unscathed, despite a potential run out on the fourth ball, and Harshit Rana top edging the fifth delivery between fielders.<\/p>\n 8th over:\u00a0An eventful over ends with India at 5-50. Australia have done well dismissing most of India’s top order, as well as keeping\u00a0Abhishek Sharma off strike. Despite Abhishek accumulating 34 runs, he’s only faced 13 of a possible 48 balls.<\/p>\n 7.3 overs: WICKET!\u00a0Drama here, and India have thrown away a wicket to a miscommunication with a run out ensuing. Fortunately it’s not the danger man, but Axar Patel has to depart prematurely for just seven runs. (IND 5-49)<\/p>\n 7th over:\u00a0Australia rush through Josh Hazlewood’s overs, and it pays dividends, as he takes an impressive 3-13 from four overs. His night with the ball is done, much to the relief of the Indians you’d assume.<\/p>\n 6th over:\u00a0Where would India be without\u00a0Abhishek Sharma right now? He opens up his body to find a four on the off-side, and moves to 29 runs. India produce 4-40 in the powerplay, and the strict fielding restrictions on Australia are lifted.<\/p>\n 5th over:\u00a0Axar Patel is the new man at the crease, and finds a single on the last ball. An absolutely devastating over for India, who are now in big, big trouble. The good news is Josh Hazlewood only has more over to bowl.<\/p>\n 4.5 overs: WICKET!\u00a0Tilak Varma lasts two balls, and he’s gone for a duck. Same form of dismissal as\u00a0Suryakumar Yadav, caught Inglis, bowled Hazlewood. Hazlewood has three early! (IND 4-32)<\/p>\n 4.3 overs: WICKET!\u00a0If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Josh Inglis won’t drop two in a row, and this time\u00a0Suryakumar Yadav has to walk, after knicking Hazlewood’s ball through to the keeper. (IND 3-32)<\/p>\n 4.2 overs: DROPPED!\u00a0Josh Inglis juggles the ball behind the stumps, sparing Suryakumar Yadav’s time at the crease.<\/p>\n 4th over:\u00a0A couple of boundaries from Abhishek Sharma makes the over somewhat more respectable for India, but the tourists are in some trouble early with two men in the shed.<\/p>\n 3.3 overs: WICKET!\u00a0We’ve gone upstairs again, but this time the decision favours Australia. An absolute peach from Nathan Ellis makes it a quick night at the crease for Sanju Samson. (IND 2-23)<\/p>\n 3rd over:\u00a0Sanju Samson batting higher up the order, and sees out the over.<\/p>\n 2.4 overs: WICKET!\u00a0This time! Josh Hazlewood gets his man, and there’s no overturning this one. Shubman Gill finally has to walk, having only produced five runs from 10 balls. Hazlewood goes full, and Gill pops it up for Mitch Marsh. (IND 1-20)<\/p>\n 2nd over: SIX!\u00a0With the way\u00a0Abhishek Sharma has come out firing out of the gates, there could be plenty of chances for crowd catches tonight. Our first six to of the night to end the second over. Expensive first over for Xavier Barlett.<\/p>\n 1.4 overs:\u00a0Xavier Bartlett goes full, and is punished by\u00a0Abhishek Sharma, who is looking to go huge early. Our first boundary of the night.<\/p>\n 1st over:\u00a0Very tight bowling from Josh Hazelwood to begin the match. Shubman Gill takes all six balls to get off the mark, and we are 0-1 after the first.<\/p>\n 0.1 overs: WICKET! OVERTURNED!\u00a0The umpire’s finger went up, and everyone thought in the crowd thought Shubman Gill was out in the first ball of the match. But India reviewed, and DRS showed Josh Hazlewood’s delivery was going down leg and\u00a0too high – way too high.<\/p>\n India Innings<\/p>\n 7:15pm:\u00a0Josh Hazlewood will open the bowling for Australia. We are just about underway.<\/p>\n 7:08pm:\u00a0Both teams taking part in a moment of silence for Ben Austin, the teenager who tragically lost his life at cricket training this week. A touching tribute.<\/p>\n 7:05pm:\u00a0India will bat first again, meaning we will likely see\u00a0Abhishek Sharma and\u00a0Shubman Gill open the batting. Sharma made 19 off 14 in the first match, while Gill was not out on 37 off 20.<\/p>\n 6:47pm: THE STREAK CONTINUES!\u00a0India have lost yet another toss, with Australian captain Mitch Marsh electing to bowl and sending them into bat. India’s side remains unchanged, while Australia are bringing Matt Short in to replace Josh Philippe.\u00a0<\/p>\n Surface looks good.<\/p>\n 6:40pm:\u00a0There will be a few less trick-or-treaters in Melbourne tonight between the 90,000+ people expected at the MCG for tonight’s game, and the sold out crowd for Oasis’ performance at Marvel Stadium. Tonight’s match was officially sold out today,\u00a0Cricket Australia’s official\u00a0X\u00a0account confirmed (with a graphic ironically full of empty seats).<\/p>\n Full house on a Friday night! \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f<\/p>\n If you’re not joining us at the ‘G, catch all the action on @FoxCricket<\/a> and @kayosports<\/a> from 7:10pm AEDT #AUSvIND<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ba9UMpAfQc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:30pm:\u00a0We’re still awaiting a teams announcement, but should have one shortly. Hard to imagine much would’ve changed in the last two days, especially after a washed out game. Likely will be some movement for game three of this series though, with Glenn Maxwell due to be back.<\/p>\n 6:15pm:\u00a0All weather reports suggest the skies will be clear for tonight’s match, which is good news after the disappointing start to this series. Both sides should get to bat their full 20 overs.<\/p>\n 6:00pm (AEDT): We are gearing up for the second T20 international between Australia and India at the MCG. It’s a special occasion with Halloween tonight, let’s hope we are in for a treat and the skies stay clear…\u00a0<\/p>\n Australia inningsBatterStatusRuns (Balls)Mitch Marshc. Abhisek, b. Kuldeep40 (23)Travis Headc. Tilak, b. Varun28\u00a0(15)Josh Inglislbw. Kuldeep18 (17)Tim Davidc & b. Varun1 (2)Mitch Owenc. Samson, b. Bumrah14\u00a0(10)Marcus StoinisNot out6 (6)Matt Shortb. Bumrah0 (1)Xavier BartlettNot out0 (1)Nathan Ellis\u00a0\u00a0Matt Kuhnemann\u00a0\u00a0Josh Hazlewood\u00a0\u00a0EXTRAS:(4b, 5w, 1nb, 1lb)11\u00a0SCORE:6-126\u00a0(13.2)India bowlingBowlerOversWickets\/RunsJasprit Bumrah42-26Harshit Rana20-27Varun Chakravarthy42-23Kuldeep Yadav3.22-45India inningsBatterStatusRuns (Balls)Shubman Gillc. Marsh, b. Hazlewood5 (10)Abhishek Sharmalbw. Ellis68 (37)Sanju Samsonlbw. Ellis2 (4)Suryakumar Yadavc. Inglis, b. Hazlewood1 (4)Tilak Varmac. Inglis, b. Hazlewood0 (2)Axar Patelrun out. David7 (12)Harshit Ranac. David, b. Bartlett35 (33)Shivam Dubec. Inglis, b. Bartlett4 (2)Kuldeep Yadavc. Abbott (sub), b. Stoinis0( 6)Varun ChakravarthyNot out0 (1)Jasprit Bumrahrun out. Ellis0 (1)EXTRAS:(2wd, 1b)3\u00a0SCORE:125\u00a0(18.4)Australia bowlingBowlerOversWickets\/RunsJosh Hazelwood43-13Xavier Bartlett42-39Nathan Ellis3.42-21Marcus Stoinis\u00a041-24Mitch Owen10-13Matt Kuhnemann20-14Australia vs. India 2nd\u00a0T20I XIs, team news<\/p>\n Matt Short\u00a0is the only change, as he replaces\u00a0Josh Philippe\u00a0in Australia’s side.<\/p>\n Josh Inglis\u00a0returned to the playing XI in the first T20I after missing the last two series for Australia with a calf strain; he will retain his place as the wicket-keeper batter.<\/p>\n Glenn Maxwell will miss the second match of the series, expected to join the side for the third game in Hobart.<\/p>\n Adam Zampa is expected to miss\u00a0the entire T20I series due to paternity reasons; leg-spinner\u00a0Tanveer Sangha\u00a0has been called into\u00a0Australia’s\u00a0squad. However,\u00a0Matthew Kuhnemann\u00a0started in the opening T20I game; he will retain his spot for the second game. One of the key pacers of the Australian bowling unit,\u00a0Ben Dwarshuis, has been ruled out for the opening three T20Is due to a calf issue.<\/p>\n On the bowling front,\u00a0Josh Hazlewood\u00a0and Xavier Bartlett\u00a0spearheaded the attack in Canberra alongside Nathan Ellis. The trio is likely to be seen at the MCG as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n Australia XI:\u00a0Mitch Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Short, Tim David, Mitch Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Hazlewood.<\/p>\n The destructive left-right opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill continue to open the innings for the team, while Suryakumar Yadav will bat at number 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n Suryakumar Yadav, who had not been at his best before coming into this T20I series, scored a solid knock in Canberra before the match was called off.\u00a0<\/p>\n Following their successful Asia Cup campaign, they opted for a heavy spin attack comprising Axar Patel,\u00a0Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy\u00a0in the tournament. The trio retained their places in Canberra, and they are expected to be in the starting lineup in the MCG match.\u00a0<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out from the next two games due to\u00a0neck spasms, which have affected his recovery. Shivam Dube will continue to keep his spot as the only pace bowling all-rounder in the team.<\/p>\n India opted for a strategic move in the first match; they dropped their star left-arm bowler Arshdeep Singh\u00a0for Harshit Rana after his heroic performance in the last ODI match. While Rana is likely to retain his spot, Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the bowling attack.<\/p>\n India will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n India XI: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube, Jasprit Bumrah.<\/p>\n India tour of Australia 2025 schedule<\/p>\n All times AEDT<\/p>\n T20I Matches1st T20I:\u00a0Match abandoned due to rain2nd T20I:\u00a0Oct. 31, MCG, Melbourne, 7:15 p.m.3rd T20I:\u00a0Nov. 2, Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 7:15 p.m.4th T20I:\u00a0Nov. 6, Bill Pippen Oval, Queensland, 7:15 p.m.5th T20I:\u00a0Nov. 8, Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane, 7:15 p.m.Australia vs. India\u00a02nd T20I live stream, TV channel in Australia<\/p>\n Here’s how to watch this T20 match in Australia:<\/p>\n TV Channel: Fox Cricket (Channel 501)Live Stream:\u00a0Kayo<\/a>, Foxtel<\/p>\n This game is available for the live TV broadcast on dedicated cricket channel Fox Cricket. You can also live stream this game on\u00a0Kayo\u00a0and Foxtel.<\/p>\n