In the first T20I match between India and Australia, an underdog Indian team defeated the Australia in Visakhapatnam. Despite their defeat in a high-scoring contest, the Australians’ performance provided some promising takeaways. India will meet Australia on November 26 at Thiruvananthapuram’s Greenfield International Stadium, looking to expand their lead.
In the previous game, Australia’s batting power was on display, with Josh Inglis displaying utter dominance with a scorching 47-ball century, complemented by Steve Smith’s composed 52 off 41. Marcus Stoinis suffered a setback, but he remains a dominant force in this format. Stoinis’ recent track record is remarkable, with 206 runs in the last ten games at an impressive 41.2 average and an astounding strike rate of 157.25.
Meanwhile, the absence of important players posed a difficulty for Suryakumar’s side, particularly at home. As Australia set a strong 208/3 in 20 overs, the pressure quickly rose. However, the captain’s outstanding 42-ball 80 demonstrated inspired leadership, propelling his team to a thrilling victory.
Australia tour of India 2023, 2nd T20I Match, India vs Australia
Venue: Thiruvananthapuram’s Greenfield International Stadium
Date & Time: Sunday, 26 November, 07:00 PM IST
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Pitch Report: Despite not being renowned for its high scores, Thiruvananthapuram has a respectable batting surface. The hitters will have fun, but the spinners may be able to make more. If the ball grips, India could benefit from Ravi Bishnoi’s skill. Showers are predicted for the afternoon, which could stop the game. It is preferred for the team that wins the toss to bat first.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
India:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna
Australia:
Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (C/WK), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha
