India defeated Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
On Sunday, India thrashed Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Australia were reduced to 191 for nine in the allotted 20 overs while chasing an intimidating 236. Ravi Bishnoi (3 for 32) and Prasidh Krishna (3 for 41) were India’s bowling selections. Earlier, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 58 runs off 43 balls and Rinku Singh’s 31 not out off 9 balls helped India to a massive total of 235 for 4 after being summoned to bat.Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 53 runs off 25 balls, while Ishan Kishan hit 52 off 32. Rinku’s quick cameo toward the end was also significant as India scored 45 runs in the final two overs.
