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The second T20I of the India vs Australia series will be played on October 31st at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia. The match will begin at 1:45 PM IST. The first match of the series, played in Canberra, was abandoned due to bad weather. Batting first, India made a good start, scoring 97 runs in 9.4 overs for the loss of one wicket. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 39 runs off 24 balls, while Shubman Gill made 37 runs off 20 balls. The two teams will now face each other in the second T20I.
Both teams will be aiming to take a lead in the series in the Melbourne match. The hosts Australia will be looking to continue their winning run and clinch the T20I series after 2-1 win in the ODI series. On the other hand, the number one T20I side India will be aiming to continue their dominance in the shorter format and stun the Aussies in the second T20I.
Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Australia 2nd T20I match in the India tour of Australia 2025.
Match Details
- Match: India vs Australia
- Tournament: India tour of Australia 2025, 2nd T20I
- Date: 31 October 2025
- Time: 1:45 PM IST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Streaming Details
The 2nd T20I between India and Australia will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.
The live streaming of the 2nd T20I between India and Australia will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in T20I
Australia and India have met 33 times in T20 cricket, with the Men in Blue winning on 20 occasions. Australia have won 11 times, while two match ended in no result.
| Matches Played | 33 |
| India Won | 20 |
| Australia Won | 11 |
| No Result | 2 |
Pitch Report: Melbourne Cricket Ground
The surface of the Melbourne Cricket Ground provides equal support for both the batters and the bowlers. Its provides good bounce which can turn out to be beneficial for the fast bowlers at the start of the match.
Weather Report
Rain is inevitable in Melbourne even with the best forecast and match day also has 45 percent chances of rain. However, another no-result seems unlikely but it is set to be a game with possible rain interruptions.
Possible Lineups
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.
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.
Also Read: Most runs in WTC history
India vs Australia Match Prediction
India’s form and squad depth make them the stronger side going into this contest. Their batting lineup can handle any surface, and Bumrah’s bowling leadership adds potency. Australia’s inexperience in the bowling department could prove costly against India’s aggression.