In the second T20 of the 2023 series between India and Australia, India emerged victorious by 44 runs, securing a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The match, held in Thiruvananthapuram, saw Australia winning the toss and opting to bowl first. India posted a formidable total of 235 runs, losing four wickets in the process. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 53 runs, Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 58 runs, and Ishan Kishan added 52 runs. In response, Australia could only manage 191 runs, losing the match.
India’s Batting Heroics: In a spectacular display of batting, India set a challenging target for Australia. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ishan Kishan each scored half-centuries, contributing significantly to India’s total. Rinku Singh’s quick 31 runs in just nine balls added valuable runs at the end. Australia’s Nathan Ellis took three wickets, while Marcus Stoinis claimed one.
Australia’s Batting Effort: Australia made a decent start in the second innings, reaching 30 runs in the second over. However, losing wickets at regular intervals hindered their progress. Despite partnerships between Stoinis and David, and a late contribution from Matthew Wade, Australia fell short, managing only 191 runs. Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi took three wickets each for India.
Key Moments: The Powerplay saw India scoring 77/1 and Australia struggling at 53/3. In the Middle Overs, India maintained momentum with 87/0, while Australia faced a setback at 96/5. In the Death Overs, India scored 71/3, securing their victory, as Australia managed only 42/1.
Powerplay (1-6 Overs):-
India- 77/1 (12.8 rpo, 12×4, 2×6) || Australia- 53/3 (8.8 rpo, 5×4, 2×6)
Middle Overs (7-15 Overs) :-
India- 87/0 (9.7 rpo, 3×4, 5×6) || Australia- 96/5 (10.7 rpo, 6×4, 6×6)
Death Overs (16-20 Overs) :-
India- 71/3 (14.2 rpo, 4×4, 6×6) || Australia- 42/1 (8.4 rpo, 1×4, 4×6)
Captain’s Comment – Suryakumar Yadav: “The boys didn’t feel too much pressure. I told them to be ready for batting first. The conditions were a bit tricky. Rinku showed great composure.”
Player of the Match – Yashasvi Jaiswal: “This was special for me. I was trying to play all my shots. Trying to be fearless. I’ve been told to express myself. I’m still learning. I’ve worked on my fitness. Trying to develop all my shots.”
In summary, India’s dominant performance in the second T20 has given them a 2-0 lead in the series, showcasing impressive batting and bowling prowess.
