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The 2nd T20I will now be played on October 30 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This game follows the first T20I in Canberra, which was abandoned due to rain after India reached 97 for 1 in 9.4 overs, showing strong form early on.
India will look to carry this momentum into the second match. On the other hand, Australia, fresh from its 2-1 ODI series win over India and currently ranked No. 2 in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings, will aim to maintain dominance at home.
With Mitchell Marsh leading the Australian side and India aiming to test its T20 World Cup core, this clash will be high-intensity at the MCG. Get the match odds, prediction, and pitch report of the 2nd T20I of the India Tour of Australia 2025.
India vs Australia 2nd T20I: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | AUS vs IND, 2nd T20I |
| Series | India tour of Australia, 2025 |
| Date | October 31, Friday |
| Time | 01:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
India vs Australia Squad for 2nd T20I
Here is the squad of both teams for the 2nd T20I of the India Tour of Australia 2025.
Australia Squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Ben McDermott, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis
India Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Pitch Report of Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
The Melbourne Cricket Ground provides a spin-friendly surface, so batters need to be cautious when attacking it.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced pitch offering good pace and bounce for fast bowlers early on. Spinners get assistance for most of the innings, but batters can play freely as the innings progress. |
| Batting Assistance | Moderate pitch supports batsmen, but batting second can provide a slight advantage in night games due to dew. |
| Bowling Assistance | Favorable to spinners who get early turn and spin. Pace bowling is less effective on this surface. |
| Ground Dimension | Square boundaries are approximately 73 meters, while straight boundaries measure around 86 meters. |
| T20I First Innings Score | Typically, it ranges between 160 to 170 runs. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | The toss-winning team often prefers to bat second to capitalize on dew, which aids batting under lights. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 18°C, a favourable condition for players. |
| Weather | Light rain is expected during the match. |
| Precipitation | The weather forecast calls for a 45% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 73%, helping chase teams with a wet field. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 14 km/h, helping pacers to get more swings with the new ball. |
India vs Australia Head-to-Head in T20Is
India and Australia have faced each other 33 times in the T20I. Out of 33 occasions, the Indian team defeated Australia 20 times, while Australia has won only 11.
| Total Matches Played | 33 |
| India Won | 20 |
| Australia Won | 11 |
| No Result | 02 |
Winning and Toss Odds for India vs Australia 2nd T20I Match
Since India’s T20I team is in great form, betting platforms are providing almost the same returns on both team wins.
| Platform | Australia Win Odds | India Win Odds | Toss Odds (Australia) | Toss Odds (India) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.2 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 2 | Balanced odds for win and toss bets |
| Dafabet | 2.65 | 2.9 | 1.87 | 2.01 | Best series value with a slight India edge |
| Stake | 1.8 | 2.5 | 1.88 | 2.03 | Ideal for win-heavy wagers |
| 4rabet | 1.9 | 2.65 | 1.86 | 2.02 | Higher payout on Indian win |
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Key Players to Watch
These players consistently played well for their respective teams, and we expect them to contribute in this match as well.
| Players | T20I Career Stats |
|---|---|
| Tim David (AUS) | 1507 runs in 64 games at an average of 36.75 and the strike rate o 168.19. |
| Travis Head (AUS) | 1163 runs in 45 games at an average of 29.82 and the strike rate o 156.10. |
| Josh Inglis (AUS) | 878 runs in 36 T20Is with an average of 30.27 for Australia. |
| Tilak Varma (IND) | 962 runs in 33 matches with an average of 53.44 and a strike rate of 149.14. |
| Abhishek Sharma (IND) | 868 runs in 25 games at an average of 36.16 and the incredible strike rate of 194.18. |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 96 wickets in 76 T20I games at an economy of 6.35. |
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