AUS vs IND, 2nd T20I: Hazlewood Dismantles India’s Batting
Josh Hazlewood returned impressive bowling figures of three for 13 as India could only manage 125 runs after being sent in to bat. Australia chased down the target comfortably, winning by four wickets in just 13.2 overs.
India’s Batting Collapse
At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in front of 82,438 spectators, India suffered a severe batting collapse with nine batters scoring less than ten runs. The team's total was limited to 125 in 18.4 overs.
“Josh Hazlewood clinically dismantled a famed Indian top-order with a probing spell.”
Only Abhishek Sharma stood out with a resilient 68 from 37 balls. Alongside Harshit Rana, who scored 35 off 33 balls, Sharma helped add 56 runs to surpass the 100-run mark after Hazlewood had Australia in control at 49 for five.
Hazlewood’s Impactful Spell
- Bowled 15 dot balls in his four overs
- Targeted key Indian batsmen effectively
- Broke the backbone of India’s batting within 20 minutes
Notably, Hazlewood bowled a delivery that moved away from Suryakumar Yadav, leading to the dismissal of the Indian captain.
Australia’s Chase
In response, Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh played a crucial innings, scoring 46 runs off 26 balls. The hosts completed their chase with six wickets down, mainly due to India’s batters falling while attempting risky shots.
“Most batters fell primarily in attempting audacious shots.”
Australia achieved victory with a convincing four-wicket margin in a swift run chase.
Author’s Summary
Josh Hazlewood's precise bowling shattered India's batting lineup, enabling Australia to secure a comfortable four-wicket win with an aggressive chase led by Mitchell Marsh.