2nd T20I between India and Australia They waited intently after the result was announced in the opening match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). With Australia winning the toss and preferring to field first, the pressure was on the Indian batting line-up in a competitive manner. A day for fine individual performances is that he was young Harshit Rana An experienced 104-metre six-year-old Australian all-rounder electrified the crowd Marcus Stoinisdisplaying raw hitting power.
Harshit Rana smashes Marcus stoinis for a massive 104 meters 6
All the seniors were sent to bat, which happened to be on their heads Shivam Dubey After the destruction after the top order, Harshit Rana He justified his promotion with a batting knock of 33 balls, three boundaries and one six. The highlight is undoubtedly the massive 104 meters by six meters Marcus Stoinis At 14.5.
Faced with a delivery on short edge, Rana sends the ball over long and deep crowd with some room and clean, powerful swing. This six not only brought up a partnership of 50 runs Abhishek Sharma It also gave India’s innings a much-needed boost. The powerful batting has drawn praise from experts and experts alike, cricket enthusiasts and experts alike Gautam Gambhir He expresses his pride in Rana’s fearless approach to such a big stage.
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Short ball? No problem! #Harshitrana Clears for six! 🚀
It brings something solid, fiery, fiery and in full skyball mode from fear! 🔥#Auswind 👉 2nd T20I | Live now 👉 https://t.co/mq9j8bivd0 pic.twitter.com/sogz6m3u5y– Star Sports (@starsportsindia) 31 October 2025
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India’s Batting Flop Show vs Australia’s Accuracy
Despite Rana’s efforts, India’s batting performance was a tale of collapse and missed opportunities. India’s top order collapsed under the relentless pressure of Australia’s PACE attack Josh HazlewoodA masterful spell claiming three crucial wickets including Vital Batters Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadavand Do not pray Inside PowerPlay. India lost four wickets for just 32 runs in their first five overs, highlighting their vulnerability against the tough MCG surface.
Abhishek was the lone batsman with a fiery 68 off 37 balls with eight fours and two sixes that provided some resistance when India were down and out. However, the middle and lower order failed to capitalize on the partnership, regularly including being booed and dismissed by other Australian bowlers. Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis. A collective batting effort left India with a subpar target on the board, managing 125 in 18.4 overs.
Australia completed the chase in 13.2 overs, winning the contest by 4 wickets. Captain Mitchell bat He scored 46 off 26 balls for the Aussies. Meanwhile, a strangely bent Hazlewood deservedly won the player of the match award.
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