Hazlewood and Marsh dominate T20 as Australia beat India at MCG

Hazlewood and Marsh Lead Australia to T20 Victory Over India at MCG

Josh Hazlewood delivered a dominating bowling performance, powering Australia to a convincing four-wicket win against India in front of 82,438 spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India was restricted to 125 runs in 18.4 overs, allowing Australia to chase the target comfortably, finishing on 6-126 in just 13.2 overs with 40 balls remaining.

Series Status and Match Context

With the opening game of the five-match international series in Canberra abandoned due to rain, Australia now leads the series 1-0 after a strong showing at the MCG. The crowd was largely made up of Indian supporters, but Hazlewood's bowling quickly quieted them as captain Mitch Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Key Performances in the Chase

Match Turning Points

After four sixes, Marsh attempted another powerful shot but was caught at long off when Australia was still 39 runs short of victory. This triggered a mini-collapse, with Australia losing 4 wickets for 39 runs. Jasprit Bumrah even came close to a hat-trick. Despite this, Australia remained firmly in control and sealed the win without threat.

"Marsh smashed one of the biggest ever sixes at the MCG when he blasted Harshit Rana into the second level of the Olympic Stand."
"Australia lost 4-39 after Marsh's dismissal, which included Jasprit Bumrah getting on a hat-trick, but were never in any danger of losing the match."

With this win, Australia takes an early lead in the T20 series against India.

Author’s summary: Josh Hazlewood’s fierce bowling and Mitch Marsh’s powerful batting secured a commanding early lead for Australia in their T20 series against India at the MCG.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation Australian Broadcasting Corporation — 2025-10-31

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