India vs Australia 2nd T20 match prediction: Who’ll win IND vs AUS match? Fantasy team, pitch report and more

India’s Record-Breaking Chase Against Australia in T20 Showdown

India VS Australia : On November 23, in a historic clash between India and Australia, the Men in Blue achieved the highest run-chase in T20 cricket, successfully chasing down Australia’s imposing total of 208.

Throughout the second innings, India maintained a run rate that kept them within striking distance of the required target, initially making the formidable task seem attainable.*

However, the cricketing drama took a twist in the later stages of the match. In the final over, India faced a setback, losing three crucial wickets. With just one run needed on the last ball, Rinku Singh smashed the ball over the boundary, seemingly securing a dramatic victory.

Yet, the jubilation was short-lived as the on-field umpire declared it a No Ball. Despite the apparent six, the runs were not added to India’s total. In the end, India clinched the victory with one ball to spare.

Looking ahead, the cricketing spectacle continues as India and Australia gear up for their next encounter on November 26. The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram will be the battleground for the second T20 match in the 5-match series, promising another thrilling chapter in this high-stakes competition.

India vs Australia head-to-head records

India and Australia have played 27 T20s so far. India have won 16 of those and Australia 10. There was one match that did not produce any results. In the last 5 T20 matches between these teams, India have won 3 and Australia 2.

India vs Australia fantasy team

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Mathew Wade, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis (VC), Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

India vs Australia pitch report

The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is known for its low-scoring games. The average T20 score here is just 114. Teams chasing (India on both occasions) have won two out of three T20Is, showing a slight advantage.

The highest run in this venue was scored by the West Indies in 2019 when they chased India’s score to make 179. Arshdeep Singh, who is a part of India’s present squad, has the best bowling figure in this stadium (3/32).

In three matches played at the venue, pacers have claimed 19 wickets at an average of 22.36, while the spinners have accounted for nine wickets at an average of 28.00 in three matches. Batting first has resulted in one victory, while batting second has yielded two wins. The average first-innings score in Thiruvananthapuram is 114   

Matches Played  3 
Won Batting First  1 
Won Batting Second  2 
No Result  0 
Matches Tied  0 
Average First Innings Score  114 
Highest Team Totals  173 
Lowest team Totals  106 
Highest successful Chase  173 
Matches won after winning toss  2 
Matches won after losing toss  1 

India vs Australia weather

There is a 45% chance of rain in Thiruvananthapuram during the morning time, as per Weather.com. However, there is little possibility of rain during the evening when the match will take place. The morning rain may take away the dew factor in the evening.

The humidity will be extremely high at 88%. The temperature will be around 27-29 degrees during the match.

India vs Australia prediction

As per Google’s win probability, there is a 52% chance that India will win.

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India vs Australia 2nd T20: Win probability (Google)

CricTracker predicts India’s inevitable victory regardless of batting order, echoing MyKhel’s anticipation of a 2-0 lead in the T20 series. Suggesting pivotal changes, we propose the return of Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head to the team, anticipating a game-changing impact. Contrarily, the belief persists that Australia holds the advantage, particularly if they opt to chase in the upcoming match.

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