In a thrilling encounter at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian Cricket Team etched their names in history with a commanding 44-run victory over Australia in the second T20I. This triumph not only propelled India to a 2-0 lead in the five-match series but also marked a significant milestone, tying them with arch-rivals Pakistan for the joint-most victories in T20I history.
India’s win in the second T20I catapulted them to the top of the T20I victory charts, sharing the pinnacle with Pakistan. Both teams now boast 135 victories, with India achieving this feat in 211 matches, compared to Pakistan’s 226.
India’s innings commenced with a blazing start as Yashasvi Jaiswal (52) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (58) set the stage on fire, amassing 77 runs for the opening partnership within the power play. The left-right combination proved formidable for the Australian bowlers.
Ishan Kishan continued the onslaught with a brutal half-century, setting the tempo for the team. Suryakumar Yadav (19) and Rinku Singh (31*) played aggressive cameos, propelling India to a formidable total of 235 runs. Nathan Ellis and Marcus Stoinis claimed crucial wickets for Australia.
India’s bowlers exhibited precision, consistently pressuring the Australian batters. The early strikes reduced Australia to 58/4, putting them on the back foot. Despite resilient performances from Marcus Stoinis (45) and Tim David (37), Indian bowlers picked wickets at crucial intervals, preventing any sustained partnership.
Skipper Matthew Wade’s valiant effort (42*) to steer the Australian innings fell short as the imposing target proved too much to overcome. India successfully restricted Australia to 191-9, securing a convincing 44-run victory and claiming a 2-0 lead in the series.
In addition to their historic victory, the Men in Blue currently hold the prestigious title of the No.1 ranked T20I side in the world. This adds another feather to their cap, emphasizing their dominance in the shortest format of the game.
