Hazlewood Stars as Australia Defeats India in Second T20
Josh Hazlewood took three wickets for 13 runs, putting India under pressure early in the match. Mitch Marsh then scored 46 runs, leading Australia to a four-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international on Friday.
“Everything feels in a good place, and ready to go,” said Hazlewood, who will leave Australia's white-ball squad to begin preparing for the Ashes tests against England next month in Perth.
Match Highlights
- Hazlewood's four-over spell helped limit India to 125 all out in 18.4 overs after Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Australia reached 126-6 in 13.2 overs while chasing the target.
- Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets in consecutive deliveries during the penultimate over, narrowing the gap when Australia was just two runs away from victory.
Series Context and Attendance
The first game of this five-match series was abandoned due to rain in Canberra on Wednesday. More than 82,400 fans attended the match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The series will continue in Hobart on Sunday, followed by a double-header in Queensland next week.
Photo Caption
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of India’s Shubman Gill during the T20 match in Melbourne on Friday. (Photo: AP)
Author's summary: Josh Hazlewood's strong bowling and Mitch Marsh's batting anchored Australia's smooth four-wicket win over India in the second T20 international at Melbourne Cricket Ground.