India beats Australia by 44 runs to take a 2-0 lead in post-World Cup series
Wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi took 3-32 to bowl India to a 44-run victory over Australia in their second Twenty20 cricket international and give the hosts a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
The top three batters scored half-centuries to propel India to 4-235, its highest score in T20s against Australia.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal led the way at Thiruvananthapuram with 53 off 25 balls, while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan scored 58 and 52, respectively.
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In reply, Australia finished on 9-191 in 20 overs. Pacer Prasidh Krishna took 3-41 in four overs.
"We're making the right decisions, but aren't executing in the right moments," Australia coach Andre Borovec said.
India are back on top after taking a 2-0 series lead against Australia. Getty
Marcus Stoinis top-scored for Australia with 45 off 25 balls, but couldn’t take his side anywhere near the target.
Australia captain Matthew Wade opted to bowl first after winning the toss.
India won the first T20 in Visakhapatnam by two wickets.
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Australia made two changes with World Cup winners Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa included after resting in the previous game, which was played just four days Australia beat India in the Cricket World Cup final.
India fielded an unchanged side.
The third T20 game is early Wednesday morning (AEDT) at Guwahati.
