Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second T20I against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, decided to stick with the same playing XI from the previous match.
The Indian lineup features young talents like Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, alongside experienced players such as Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav. Shivam Dube, who returned from injury in the previous game, continues to fill the seam-bowling all-rounder role in the absence of Hardik Pandya.
Australia, captained by Mitchell Marsh, made strategic selections with a strong mix of power hitters and pace bowlers. Their XI includes Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Tim David, and Josh Hazlewood, among others.
The match is being broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on the JioHotstar app and website from 1:45 PM IST.
India enters the match with momentum, buoyed by Suryakumar Yadav’s return to form and the energy of its young squad. Meanwhile, Australia aims to level the series with a disciplined bowling performance.
Fans can expect a high-intensity clash as both teams look to gain an edge in the series.
