Australia will take on India in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, October 31, 2025. The opening match of the series was abandoned due to rain, leaving the contest evenly poised at 0–0.
Match Summary
In the first game, India were sent in to bat after Australia won the toss. Abhishek Sharma gave India a brisk start with a few early boundaries before being dismissed for 19 by Nathan Ellis. Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav, returning to form, then steadied the innings. Both looked comfortable against the Australian attack before rain interrupted play again.
The match was reduced to 18 overs per side, and India reached 97/1 in 9.4 overs, with Gill unbeaten on 37 (20 balls) and Suryakumar anchoring well. Unfortunately, heavy rain forced the umpires to call off the match, resulting in no result.
AUS vs IND Match Details
| Fixture | Australia vs India, 2nd T20I – India Tour of Australia 2025 |
| Date & Time (IST) | Friday, October 31, 1:45 PM |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Broadcast | JioStar Network & JioHotstar App/Website |
Pitch Report – Melbourne Cricket Ground
The MCG surface is known to offer balanced conditions. Batters can play their shots freely once set, while pacers will enjoy the early bounce and carry. Bowlers who hit the right lengths can extract movement, especially under lights. A score around 180–200 could be competitive here.
Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Matches Played | AUS Wins | IND Wins | Tied/No Result |
| 33 | 11 | 20 | 2 |
Probable Playing XIs
Australia:
Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (WK), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood
India:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
AUS vs IND – Probable Best Performers
Best Batter – Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma looked aggressive in the first match, continuing his confident form from the Asia Cup. His quick-fire 19 included four boundaries before an untimely dismissal. The left-hander will be eager to convert his start into a big score this time.
Best Bowler – Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood impressed in the rain-hit first T20I, conceding just 24 runs in his short spell. His ability to move the new ball and exploit the bounce at MCG makes him a major threat. Expect him to test India’s top order again.
Match Day Weather Report
- Morning / Pre-match (12 pm–1:45 pm IST ≈ 7:30 pm–9:15 am Melbourne time): Cloudy skies with possible showers breaking out in the early hours around the start time. Temperature expected around 20 °C (68 °F).
- During the game: You’ll likely see a mix of cloud cover and a few rain spells. The chance of showers isn’t negligible, so interruptions remain a possibility.
- Evening: After the match window, more frequent showers and cooler temps around 16–17 °C (60–63 °F).
Match Prediction
Given the conditions at Melbourne and the strength of both sides, the chasing team is likely to have the advantage. Dew and improved visibility later in the evening could make batting easier under lights.
Prediction: The team batting first to win the match.
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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis and cricketing insight. Please consider all factors and make your own judgment before making any predictions or decisions.