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After rain spoiled the first game, Australia and India are ready to resume their exciting five-match T20 series this Friday. The focus now shifts to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, where both teams will be eager to take the lead.
Match Information at a Glance
* Teams: Australia vs India
* Event: Second T20 International (5-match series)
* Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
* Date & Time: Friday, November 23, at 7:15 PM local time (08:15 GMT)
* Coverage: Live text commentary and build-up will be available from 5:45 GMT on various sports platforms.
Series Context and Team Momentum
This bilateral series is a key part of both teams’ preparation for the next T20 World Cup. The first match was abandoned due to weather, with India’s innings cut short after just 9.4 overs.
Before the interruption, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and opener Shubman Gill were in brilliant form, thrilling fans with a quick-fire partnership. Their performance gave a glimpse of the firepower India possesses.
Current Team Form
* Australia: The Australian team is in strong shape, remaining unbeaten in their last eight bilateral T20 series. They have won seven of those, including their last four in a row.
* India: The world’s top-ranked T20 team is on an even more impressive run. India is undefeated in their last nine bilateral series and has won the last six consecutively.
A Look Back at Recent History
India has recently had the upper hand in this rivalry. They have won seven of the last eight T20 matches against Australia, a streak that includes a victory in the previous T20 World Cup. Furthermore, Australia has never won a multi-game T20 series on home soil against India.
Predicted Lineups for the Second T20
Australia
The home side is expected to field a powerful batting lineup complemented by a versatile bowling attack.
* Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Nathan Ellis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
India
The visiting team will likely rely on a mix of explosive young batters and experienced bowlers.
* Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar.
Venue and Ticket Details
The match at the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a complete sell-out, demonstrating the huge excitement for this series. The sell-out is particularly notable as a major international music concert is also happening in Melbourne on the same night.
Limited tickets may still be available for the remaining matches in Hobart, Gold Coast, and Brisbane.
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