Australia Takes 1-0 Lead Over India in Melbourne T20I Series

Australia secured a commanding four-wicket victory over India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. India struggled with their batting lineup, scoring only 125 runs all out, with Abhishek Sharma's 68 and Harshit Rana's 35 being the only notable contributions. Australia's pace attack, led by Josh Hazlewood who took 3 wickets for 13 runs, dismantled the Indian batting early. Chasing 126, Australian openers Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head gave a blistering start with a 50-run partnership, with Marsh scoring 46 off 26 balls. Despite a brief middle-order wobble, Australia comfortably achieved the target inside 14 overs, with contributions from Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis ensuring a smooth finish. This victory came after the first T20I was washed out due to rain, with the series continuing in Hobart for the third match.