India won the second T20 International (T20I) against Australia on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground to take an unbeatable 2- lead in the 3-match series. India captain Virat Kohli, who played a essential knock of 40 off 24 deliveries in India’s chase of 195, took to Instagram to share images from the match. “Amazing game of cricket. Well done boys,” Kohli captioned the series of images. His wife Anushka Sharma, who is presently in India and is pregnant with their 1st youngster, reacted to Kohli’s post with a series of heart emojis.
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan also commented on the post. “Congratulations skipper,” Rashid commented.
India won the toss and opted to bowl. Stand-in captain Matthew Wade led the way for Australia, smashing 58 off 32 deliveries. Steve Smith also hit 46 off 38 although some worthwhile contributions from the middle order saw Australia score 194/5.
T Natarajan was India’s get started with the ball, taking two wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs.
In return, India got off to a fast get started, with the openers placing on a 56-run stand ahead of Andrew Tye sent back KL Rahul. Kohli then joined Dhawan at the crease and quickly, the left-hander scored his 11th T20I half-century.
Despite the dismissals of Dhawan and Sanju Samson, Kohli kept up the stress on Australia, scoring a delectable scoop shot in the procedure that earned comparisons to and praise from his close buddy and Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers.
After Kohli fell at the get started of the 17th more than, Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer took India more than the line in a thrilling finish. While Iyer produced the most of the 5 deliveries he faced, scoring 12 runs, Hardik offered the firepower India necessary at the death.
The star all-rounder, who is nevertheless not bowling consistently due to fitness issues, smashed 42 off 22 deliveries in a knock studded with 3 boundaries and two sixes.
The third T20I will be played on Wednesday and will be followed by the 4-match Test series in between the two sides.