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"Easy Game?" Ravi Shastri Asks Dinesh Karthik On Win vs Australia In 2nd T20I. His Reply Is Pure Gold

After suffering a defeat in the first T20I, India made a strong comeback to beat Australia in a rain-hit second T20I at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Friday. Chasing a target of 91 in eight overs, captain Rohit Sharma steered India closer to the target, remaining unbeaten on 46 off 20 balls. With nine runs needed off the final over, Dinesh Karthik hit a six and a boundary off consecutive deliveries to take India to a series-levelling win, ahead of the final game in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Watch: Nagpur Crowd Chants "RCB, RCB" During 2nd India vs Australia T20I, Virat Kohli's Reaction Viral

To say Virat Kohli is a popular cricketing figure would be an understatement. He has a huge following wherever he goes, and often, crowds in India even start chanting the name of his IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, even when he is playing for the nation. On Friday, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, before India took on Australia in the second T20I, the crowd started chanting "RCB, RCB" as Kohli walked out to the team dressing room balcony. But Kohli was quick to point to the India logo on his jersey as his India and RCB teammate Harshal Patel sat in amusement next to him.

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Rohit Sharma-led Team India levelled the three-match series at 1-1 after winning the Nagpur T20I which was curtailed to eight overs per side due to wet outfield. Now, the side would look to carry the momentum into the series decider against Australia on Sunday evening at Hyderabad. Jasprit Bumrah made his much-awaited return and he announced his arrival in style as he bowled a toe-crushing yorker to get the better of Australia skipper Aaron Finch. The fans in Hyderabad would be expecting a thriller to have a gala time on Sunday evening.

India vs Australia, India Predicted XI: Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar Return For 3rd T20I vs Australia?

India face Australia in the third and final T20I in Hyderabad on Sunday. The match will be a series-decider, with Australia winning the first match in Mohali and India coming back strong to triumph in a shortened game in Nagpur. India brought Jasprit Bumrah back into the side in Nagpur for Umesh Yadav and played Rishabh Pant instead of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has been expensive of late. But as that was a match reduced to eight overs per side, India could afford to field one bowler less. It is highly likely that they will bring Bhuvneshwar back to ensure they have six bowling options in the series decider.

"They Are The Favourites": Ex-BCCI Selector On Potential T20 World Cup Winner. It's Not India

The 2022 T20 World Cup starts next month in Australia and all the teams are in the final phase of their preparations. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is currently playing against defending T20 World Cup champions Australia in a bilateral series. After a forgettable Asia Cup campaign, where they could not qualify for the final, the series against Australia followed by one against South Africa will be the final two bilateral contests that India play ahead of the T20 World Cup. On the other hand, Pakistan are playing England in a seven-match T20I series. All these teams are heavyweights going into the T20 World Cup.

Watch: Dinesh Karthik Finishes 2nd T20I vs Australia In Style With Six And Four In Last Over

India defeated Australia by 6 wickets in the second T20I match that took place in Nagpur on Friday. It was a rain-curtailed game due to wet outfield. The start was delayed and thus the match was reduced to 8-overs-a-side. Australia scored 90 runs at the loss of five wickets and India reached home on the second ball of the 8th over. While Rohit Sharma anchored the innings with his 46 not out off 20 balls, it was Dinesh Karthik who finished the match for India with a six and a four in the first two deliveries of the final over.

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Hardik Pandya's Tweet For Nagpur Groundsmen Goes Viral

Wet outfield at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur meant the 2nd T20I between India and Australia was delayed by 2-and-a-half hours, but some stellar work by the groundsmen meant the fans got to see some action. India went on to beat Australia by six wickets to level the three-match series 1-1 in a match shortened to eight overs per side. After the match, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya took to Twitter to make a special mention for the groundstaff, thanking them for making the match possible.

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal's Form In Focus Ahead Of Series Decider Against Australia

India will be hoping their key bowlers, Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal, are back to their best when the hosts take on Australia in the series-deciding third T20 International in Hyderabad on Sunday. India were able to plug the gaps in Nagpur to level the three-match series with a comprehensive win in the eight-over-a-side contest. But they will need their bowlers, especially Harshal and Chahal, to overcome their struggles ahead of the T20 World Cup. India had got off to an electric start in the last game with Axar Patel bowling a fiery two-over spell that included a couple of wickets but they are struggling at the back end of the innings.

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"Easy Game?" Ravi Shastri Asks Dinesh Karthik On Win vs Australia In 2nd T20I. His Reply Is Pure Gold

Watch: Nagpur Crowd Chants "RCB, RCB" During 2nd India vs Australia T20I, Virat Kohli's Reaction Viral

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India vs Australia, India Predicted XI: Will Bhuvneshwar Kumar Return For 3rd T20I vs Australia?

"They Are The Favourites": Ex-BCCI Selector On Potential T20 World Cup Winner. It's Not India

Watch: Dinesh Karthik Finishes 2nd T20I vs Australia In Style With Six And Four In Last Over

India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Hardik Pandya's Tweet For Nagpur Groundsmen Goes Viral

India vs Australia, 3rd T20I: Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal's Form In Focus Ahead Of Series Decider Against Australia