In a display of formidable batting prowess, India surged to a staggering total of 235, securing their fifth-highest T20I score, in a decisive victory against Australia. The match, which unfolded at the Greenfield International Stadium, witnessed a spectacular late onslaught from Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Tilak Varma, propelling India’s score with an explosive flurry of boundaries and sixes.
The turning point in India’s innings emerged during the last seven overs, where the team amassed an incredible 111 runs, bolstering their run rate to nearly 16 runs per over. Initially, a slower pitch limited India to just three sixes in the initial 12 overs. However, a relentless assault from the aforementioned batsmen resulted in a barrage of ten sixes and five fours, dramatically altering India’s fortunes and setting the stage for a monumental total.
Australia, tasked with chasing the mammoth target, faced early setbacks as Ravi Bishnoi and Prasidh Krishna dismantled their batting lineup, claiming three wickets each. Despite a brief resurgence led by Marcus Stoinis and Tim David, who collectively scored 81 runs off 38 deliveries for the fifth wicket, India’s strong bowling presence contained the threat. Bishnoi’s pivotal dismissal of David and Mukesh Kumar’s removal of Stoinis sealed Australia’s fate, leading to a comprehensive 44-run victory for India.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s explosive start in the powerplay set the tone for India’s aggressive batting, as his blitzkrieg of 53 runs from 25 balls included an array of nine fours and two sixes. His onslaught against the Australian bowlers, notably targeting Glenn Maxwell and Sean Abbott, propelled India to a commanding 77 runs in the powerplay.
Following Jaiswal’s departure, Ishan Kishan, after a steady start, accelerated his innings with a quickfire 52 off 32 balls. Kishan’s strategic assault, particularly against Tanveer Sangha and Adam Zampa, injected momentum into India’s innings during the crucial death overs, bolstering their formidable total.
With this commanding win, India seizes a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, demonstrating their dominance and setting the stage for an exciting series finale.
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