After a rain-marred opener, India and Australia resume their rivalry at the iconic MCG. The visitors, who were in a commanding position before the washout, will be confident of taking a series lead against an Australian side looking to bolster its bowling attack.
Australia vs India Win Probability
AUS vs IND Batting Tips
Australia vs India 2nd T20I Match Details
| Match | India tour of Australia, 2025- 2nd T20I |
| Date | Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| Time | 1:45 PM (IST), 7:15 PM (Local) |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
AUS vs IND Today Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
In a perfectly balanced contest, India holds a slight edge due to their superior squad balance and current momentum. Their batting lineup, which was cruising at 97/1 in 9.4 overs before the rain, looked formidable against the Australian attack. While Australia possesses a powerful batting unit, their bowling lacks the experience and firepower of a full-strength side, missing Starc and Cummins. This gives India’s deep and in-form batting lineup a marginal advantage to secure a victory at the MCG.
Australia vs India Head to Head (T20Is)
| Total Match Played | 33 |
| Australia Won | 11 |
| India Won | 20 |
| Draw/No Result | 02 |
AUS vs IND Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch out)
Australia
The hosts need a more disciplined bowling performance. Their batting remains strong, led by the explosive duo of captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head at the top. The middle order is deep with the experience of Marcus Stoinis and the firepower of Tim David. The bowling will rely heavily on the accuracy of Josh Hazlewood, with support from Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett.
AUS Predicted Playing XI-
Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (WK), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood
Top Player to Watch out- Josh Hazlewood & Tim David
India
The visitors are brimming with confidence. Their top order of Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav is one of the most feared in the world. The middle order is equally potent with the likes of Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson. The bowling is led by the world-class Jasprit Bumrah, with a versatile spin attack of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy providing support.
IND Predicted Playing XI-
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Top Player to Watch out- Suryakumar Yadav & Jasprit Bumrah
AUS vs IND Weather & Pitch Report
The MCG offers a competitive wicket where bowlers generally have held the upper hand. The average first-innings score in T20Is here is a modest 141, and a total of 160-165 is considered match-winning. While spinners haven’t historically dominated, the pitch provides a good balance between bat and ball.
The forecast for Melbourne is promising, with clear skies expected on the match day. There is no threat of rain, ensuring a full game of cricket.
Australia vs India Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper- Sanju Samson, Josh Inglis
- Batter- Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill, Travis Head
- All-rounder- Mitchell Marsh (VC), Axar Patel
- Bowler- Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Kuldeep Yadav, Nathan Ellis
Pro Tip: Always check your Dream11 team after the playing 11 is announced. It usually happens about half an hour before the match starts. So, after 01:15 PM (IST), review the playing 11 and compare it with your fantasy team to make sure everything matches.
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