 "When and where will the second T20 be played? Surya and Gill played an excellent innings in the first match – News-Patiala Punjabi")
IND vs AUS 2nd T20I: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav looked to be returning to form with some brilliant shots but bad weather and rain forced the cancellation of the first T20I against Australia on Wednesday. When play was stopped for the second time at 9.4 overs due to rain, India were 97/1.
The second match is on October 31 at the MCG
The second match of the five-match series will be played at the historic MCG, Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. Unfortunately, rain may affect this match as well. The Meteorological Department has forecast 1-10 mm of rain and thundershowers on Friday. Even if it doesn’t rain, there will be heavy, dark clouds. Local time, there is a chance of rain in the morning and afternoon. Thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening. Light winds will blow.
Surya and Gill are fighting hard
Captain Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 39 off 24 balls and vice-captain Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 37 off 20 balls. Surya and Gill had already added 62 runs for the second wicket in 35 balls. The team was heading for a big score. Together, they laid the foundation for a big score.
Both could score half centuries
The Indian captain played several attractive shots, but rain prevented him and Gill from reaching their fifties. Suryakumar, who has scored just 100 runs this year at a strike rate of less than 110, showed why he has long been a top batsman in the format by dispatching Josh Hazlewood for six over square leg in his familiar fashion. Gill showed a good mix of aggression and patience at the other end.
Abhishek Sharma also batted fearlessly
Earlier, Australia won the toss and invited India to bat first, after which Abhishek Sharma (19 off 14 balls) gave the team a quick start. However, Ellis gave the team their first breakthrough by getting him out before he became dangerous.