IND Vs AUS, 2nd T20I: India Suffer Four Wicket Defeat Against Australia

Josh Hazlewood clinically dismantled a famed Indian top-order with a probing spell to kill the contest as Australia cantered to a four-wicket victory in the second T20 International here on Friday. In front of a 82,438 strong crowd, India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeats with as many as nine batters failing to reach double digits in a total of 125 in 18.4 overs. Only Abhishek Sharma, in the form of his life, stood tall amid ruins with a combative 37-ball-68. With Harshit Rana (35 off 33 balls) he added 56 to take the total past 100-run mark after pacer Hazlewood (3/13) left them reeling at 49 for 5.

Updated on: 31 October 2025 6:05 pm

India's tour of Australia: Ind vs Aus 2nd t20 Cricket photos_Josh Hazlewood

Australia's Josh Hazlewood, center, appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of India's Shubman Gill, right, during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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Indias tour of Australia: Ind vs Aus 2nd t20 Cricket photos_Abhishek Sharma

India's Abhishek Sharma bats against Australia during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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Indias tour of Australia: Ind vs Aus 2nd t20 Cricket photos_Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

India's Suryakumar Ashok Yadav walks off after losing his wicket to Australia during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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Indias tour of Australia: Ind vs Aus 2nd t20 Cricket photos_Axar Patel

India's Axar Patel bats against Australia during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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India's Abhishek Sharma celebrates making 50 runs against Australia during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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Indias tour of Australia: Ind vs Aus 2nd t20 Cricket photos_Harshit Rana

India's Harshit Rana, center, bats against Australia during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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Indias tour of Australia: Ind vs Aus 2nd t20 Cricket photos_Xavier Bartlett

Australia's Xavier Bartlett, right, celebrates after dismissing India's Harshit Rana during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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India's Harshit Rana reacts while bowling against Australia during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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India's Harshit Rana bowls against Australia during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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Indias tour of Australia: Ind vs Aus 2nd t20 Cricket photos_Kuldeep Yadav

India's Kuldeep Yadav bowls against Australia during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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Indias tour of Australia: Ind vs Aus 2nd t20 Cricket photos_Jasprit Bumrah

India's Jasprit Bumrah, left, appeals for the wicket of Australia's Mitchell Owen during their T20 cricket match in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: James Ross/AAP Image via AP

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