Overview
- Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 68 off 37 as India were bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs at the MCG.
- In their 56-run partnership, Abhishek faced only 14 of 47 balls while promoted batter Harshit Rana made 35 off 33.
- Irfan Pathan said Abhishek should have maintained intent after the powerplay and farmed the strike, even as he praised his ability.
- Abhishek responded that the plan was early aggression but he adjusted once wickets tumbled on a difficult surface.
- Josh Hazlewood’s 3 for 13 set up Australia’s chase, completed in 13.2 overs for a four-wicket win, with the third T20I in Hobart on November 2.