Hazlewood Leads Australia to Four-Wicket T20I Series Lead Over India at MCG

Australia secured a commanding four-wicket victory over India in the second T20 International at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer, delivering a devastating bowling spell with figures of 3-13, dismantling India's top order and restricting them to a low total of 125. Abhishek Sharma was the lone bright spot for India, scoring a resilient 68 runs, while the rest of the Indian batting lineup struggled on a pace-friendly pitch. Australia's chase was anchored by captain Mitchell Marsh, who scored 46 off 26 balls, supported by Travis Head's 28, allowing Australia to reach the target comfortably with 40 balls to spare. The match also featured a tribute to teenage cricketer Ben Austin, who tragically passed away earlier that week. Australia's dominance was evident both with the ball and bat, setting a strong tone ahead of the rest of the series and the upcoming T20 World Cup.