In the upcoming clash at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, India faces Australia in the second match of the T20I series. India leads 1-0 after a thrilling win in Visakhapatnam, with stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s resilient 80 off 42 balls.
Reflecting on the ICC World Cup final defeat, Suryakumar said, “We’re focused on the T20 series, learning and adapting.” Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh also contributed with runs, showcasing India’s depth. Both teams, missing key players, view this match as crucial for T20 World Cup preparations.
Australia, led by Matthew Wade, aims to level the series. Another loss would make winning the series challenging. India’s left-handed top order, featuring Gaikwad and Jaiswal, seeks redemption. The power-packed batting unit includes Kishan, Surya, Tilak Varm, and finisher Rinku.
Australia boasts a strong batting lineup, with Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell likely to feature. Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matthew Short, and Marcus Stoinis pose challenges for the Indian bowlers. Pacers Krishna, Arshdeep, and Mukesh face a tough task. Leggie Ravi Bishnoi aims for improvement after a tough opener.
In the previous T20I at Greenfield, India dominated South Africa with bowlers Arshdeep and Deepak Chahar wreaking havoc. The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, capitalizing on the chasing advantage amid potential rain threats.
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