India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Australia Wins by Four Wickets
Australia lost several wickets late in their chase but managed to reach the target comfortably. During the 14th over, bowled by Kuldeep Yadav, there were a couple of dead ball calls, one of which seemed to cause Kuldeep some discomfort mid-delivery.
Stoinis hit the second ball through cover for two runs, easing Australia's progress. At this point, Australia needed just two runs to win with 42 balls remaining.
Bumrah finished the over with a length ball angling into Xavier Bartlett, who defended it solidly in a classic Test style. Australia had lost six wickets chasing a target of 126, reflecting the challenging nature of the pitch.
Matt Short faced a precise Bumrah yorker at 137 km/h immediately after his arrival and was bowled, the stumps flying as he couldn't react in time. Meanwhile, Mitch Owen did not contribute significantly with the bat and was dismissed on the fourth ball of the 13th over. He edged a drive outside off, caught by Samson after a good review by Suryakumar Yadav.
Earlier in the 12th over, Kuldeep rushed a ball to Inglis, who missed a flick off the back foot completely.
"A yorker of pin-point precision at 137kph, Short can't get his bat down in time."
"Good review there from Suryakumar Yadav."
The innings showed that the pitch was not easy for batting, evident from the regular fall of wickets.
Match Summary
- Australia chased 126 runs.
- Six wickets lost during the chase.
- Key moments included yorkers from Bumrah and critical catches by Samson.
- Dead ball calls affected the momentum during Kuldeep’s over.
Australia’s resilience in a tricky batting condition secured them a four-wicket victory over India in the second T20I.
Author's Summary
This match highlighted Australia's effective chase on a difficult pitch, where precise bowling and smart fielding ensured a steady pursuit despite late wickets.