In a captivating encounter, Australia clinched victory against India in the second T20 match, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. The DY Patil Stadium will host the series decider on January 9. Kim Garth’s stellar performance earned her the Player of the Match title.
Despite India’s triumph in the first T20, their batting display faltered in the second match. Opting to bat first, the Indian team managed to score 130 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Facing a moderate target, Australia chased it down with 4 wickets to spare in 19 overs. Parry’s unbeaten 34 and Captain Alyssa Healy’s 26 were instrumental in Australia’s successful run chase.
Australia’s strong start against India was led by the half-century partnership between Captain Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney. Although Healy and Mooney were dismissed by Deepti Sharma, Alice Perry’s unbeaten knock of 34 steered Australia to victory. Perry’s impactful performance included 3 fours and 2 sixes.
The Australian captain won the toss, opting to bowl first. India’s batting struggled as key players like Shefali Verma, Jemima Rodriguez, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur failed to make significant contributions. Deepti Sharma top-scored for India with 30 runs, but Australia’s bowling, with Kim Garth, Annabelle Sutherland, and Georgia Wareham taking two wickets each, limited India to 130 runs.
The series now stands at 1-1, setting the stage for an exciting series decider on January 9. India’s inconsistent batting raises questions about their ability to handle pressure situations in T20 cricket.
