Overview
- India were bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs despite Abhishek Sharma's 68 off 37 balls.
- Australia won the second T20I by four wickets, reaching the target in 13.2 overs at the MCG.
- Josh Hazlewood took 3 for 13 in a decisive powerplay burst, removing Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, and was named Player of the Match.
- Hazlewood will miss the remaining T20Is to play first-class cricket as preparation for the upcoming Ashes series.
- Abhishek praised Hazlewood's precise plan and control, while Suryakumar urged the opener to stick with his aggressive batting identity.