Hazlewood shines as Australia beat India in second T20 match
Josh Hazlewood took three wickets for 13 runs, putting India under pressure, while Mitch Marsh scored 46 runs to lead Australia to a four-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international on Friday.
Match Summary
Hazlewood's opening spell of four overs was key to restricting India to 125 all out in 18.4 overs after Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first. Australia chased the target comfortably, reaching 126-6 in 13.2 overs.
Jasprit Bumrah tried to close the gap by taking two wickets in consecutive deliveries during the penultimate over, but Australia only needed two more runs to win.
Series and Venue Details
- The first game of the five-match series was abandoned due to rain in Canberra on Wednesday.
- The second game attracted more than 82,400 spectators at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- The series continues in Hobart on Sunday, followed by a double-header in Queensland state next week.
"Everything feels in a good place, and ready to go," said Hazlewood, who will now leave Australia's white-ball squad to prepare for the upcoming Ashes tests against England in Perth next month.
Hazlewood's performance was crucial in Australia's strong showing to level the series after the rain-affected opener.
Author's summary: Josh Hazlewood's three wickets and Mitch Marsh's decisive innings secured Australia's four-wicket win over India in a well-attended second T20 international, revitalizing the series.