"The first game of the series was abandoned after 9.4 overs of the India innings, after they were put in by Australia. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and opener Shubman Gill lit up what play there was with the former hitting two fours and a six in the final three deliveries before the rain ended the game. Those strikes propelled Suryakumar to 39 off 24, while Gill struck 37 off 20 with the pair sharing their unbroken partnership of 62 in 5.9 overs."
"Australia have an unbeaten run in their last eight T20 bi-lateral series, of which they have won seven. The last four series have all resulted in wins. Both stats are their longest streaks in cricket's shortest format. India go one better than Australia, with a nine-series unbeaten run in bilateral T20 matches. The Indians have won their last six in a row. India beat South Africa by seven runs in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup."
Australia and India meet in the second T20 international of a five-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, October 31, with the match scheduled for 7:15pm local time (08:15 GMT). The opening game was abandoned after 9.4 overs due to rain while India were 62 without loss, featuring Suryakumar Yadav (39 off 24) and Shubman Gill (37 off 20). India are the world’s top-ranked T20 team and reigning World Cup champions. Australia have enjoyed a strong recent run in bilateral T20s, and the series forms part of preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Build-up coverage begins on Al Jazeera Sport at 05:45 GMT.
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