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IND vs AUS 2nd T20I: The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and Australia was washed out due to rain at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, forcing the match to be abandoned. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first, but only 9.4 overs of the Indian innings were bowled before rain forced the match to be abandoned. The two teams will now face each other at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the second T20 match of the series.
Melbourne Cricket Ground: A Historic Ground
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IND vs AUS 2nd T20I Pitch Report: The Melbourne Cricket Ground is considered one of the most historic and iconic grounds in world cricket. Its distinctive feature is its large boundary, which has always made it challenging for batsmen to play big shots. This ground often provides balanced pitches, offering some assistance to both fast bowlers and spinners, but batsmen have the opportunity to score big runs if they persist.
India's record against Australia at the MCG
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Looking at the head-to-head record between India and Australia in T20 Internationals at the MCG, the Indian team has the upper hand.
- Total matches played: 4
- India won: 2
- Australia won: 1
- Cancelled (due to rain): 1
That is, India has dominated the hosts by winning 2 out of 4 matches.
History of India-Australia T20I matches at the MCG
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- First match: Held in 2008, Australia won by 8 wickets.
- Indian wins: Subsequent T20I matches were won by India in 2012 and 2016.
- Cancelled matches: The 2018 match was abandoned due to rain.
This record clearly shows that the Indian team has given the Australian team a tough fight at the historic MCG and has performed better than the hosts.
Also Read: IND-W vs AUS-W semi-final: Full highlights of India record win
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) - T20I stats and records
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 27 |
| Won batting first | 11 |
| Won bowling first | 15 |
| Average first innings score | 141 |
| Average second innings score | 124 |
| Highest total | 186/5 (20 Ov) by India vs Zimbabwe |
| Lowest Total | 74/10 (17.3 Ov) by India vs Australia |
| Highest Successfully Chased | 172/5 (20 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Australia |
| Lowest Successfully Defended | 127/10 (18.4 Ov) by Australia vs Pakistan |
Also Read: Why Indian and Australian players wear black armbands during the semi-final?
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