We’ll be back on Sunday to cover game three of the five-match T20 series. We would ordinarily expect India to bounce back anyway, but the absence of Josh Hazlewood for the rest of the series will be a reasonable leveller too.
Here is the full report of Australia’s four-wicket victory over India in front of more than 82,000 fans at the MCG.
Mitch Marsh continued his strong start to the summer with 46 runs that not only set up the successful chase but also would have boosted his hopes of a recall for the Ashes. The Australia skipper says all the right things while speaking on Fox Sports.
It was a good toss to win. There was a bit of moisture and ‘Hoff’ [Hazlewood] is a great bowler when there’s something in it. We wanted to take a couple of wickets early. I think since the last World Cup we have tried to really build a squad of 25 players who can come to the World Cup and feel a part of the team and be connected to everyone.
I was a bit nervous [batting] but got going in the end. Head took the pressure off. Should be a good three games to come.
