‘Youngsters me josh toh hai’ – Fans react as India beat Australia in 2nd T20I by 44 runs

India and Australia clashed in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, November 26. Opting to field first after winning the toss, Australia found themselves up against a formidable Indian batting display.

Talking about the match, Australia invited India to bat first after winning the toss. Yashaswi Jaiswal set the tone for the Men in Blue, showcasing a mix of finesse and power, particularly capitalizing on loose deliveries. The Indian team dominated the powerplay, amassing an impressive 77 runs. Jaiswal reached his half-century in just 54 deliveries, providing a solid foundation for the innings.

Following Jaiswal’s departure, Ishan Kishan took charge, displaying an aggressive approach against the Australian bowlers, especially targeting the newcomer Tanveer Sangha. Kishan’s rapid fifty added to the onslaught, and Suryakumar Yadav contributed with trademark shots. Rinku Singh provided the finishing touches, playing with unbridled hitting. Ruturaj Gaikwad played a crucial anchoring role, offering stability as the team reached a commanding total of 235 runs.

Brilliant bowling by Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel

Chasing the challenging target, Australia faced early setbacks, losing four wickets within the first eight overs. Despite the aggressive efforts of David and Stoinis, who accumulated 31 runs off five consecutive balls at one stage, their dismissals opened the floodgates for the Indian bowlers.

Krishna and Arshdeep impressed with their yorkers, but it was the spin duo of Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi who turned the tide in India‘s favour. Bishnoi claimed three crucial wickets, while Axar, despite taking only one wicket, emerged as the most economical bowler of the game.

Despite a late surge from Wade, who scored 42 runs, Australia fell short, and India secured a convincing 44-run victory, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The spinners’ strategic brilliance and balanced batting performance underscored India’s dominance in a high-scoring encounter, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapters of this exciting T20I series.

Here’s how fans reacted: