Overview
- Hazlewood bowled all four overs with the new ball for 3 for 13, leaving India 49 for 5 inside eight overs.
- Abhishek Sharma countered with 68 off 37 to lift India to 125 all out after early wickets.
- Australia completed the chase by four wickets to lead the series 1–0, with the next match scheduled in Hobart.
- India’s top-ranked T20I batter said he adjusted his approach after plans to attack were checked by disciplined line and length.
- Asked about reports Hazlewood could leave the series to prepare for the 2025–26 Ashes, Abhishek said he was unaware and welcomed the challenge of facing world-class bowlers.