India defeated Australia by 44 runs in the 2nd T20I out of 5 in Australia’s tour of India 2023. The young Indian side defended the score of 236 and Australia lost the game once again making India lead the series by 2-0.
India batted first to give a target of 236 runs in 20 overs as India’s opening batters Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 58 and 53 runs off 43 and 25 deliveries.
Australia’s Marcus Stoinis scored 45 runs off 25 balls and the captain Matthew Wade tried to give the final touches which went in vain.
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Suryakumar Yadav after winning the 2nd match as the captain for India
“The boys are not putting too much pressure on me. They are taking onus. I told them before, be prepared to bat first. There was a lot of dew. We talked to defend it later. When I saw Rinku came in to bat in the last game, the composure he showed was brilliant. It reminded me of someone(laughs). Everyone knows the answer(laughs again)”, Suryakumar Yadav said in the post match ceremony.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the Player of the Match said, “It was really special for me. I was trying to play all my shots. Was trying to be fearless. I was sure of my decisions. I have been told by Surya bhai and VVS sir to go and play freely. I have been asked to express myself. For me, what I think I can develop and not think about anything else. I am still learning. It was my mistake in the last game and I said sorry to Ruturaj. Accepting was my mistake. Rutu bhai is so humble and very caring. I really worked on my fitness. I am trying to develop all my shots. The mental stuff is something I am working on. I believe in my practice sessions.”
