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2nd T20I: India, Australia "Played The Game For City Of Nagpur", Says Dinesh Karthik

The fans at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur had to wait two-and-a-half-hours for the second T20I between India and Australia to finally get underway. Overnight rain left a few wet patches on the outfield and hence the match could not start on time on Friday evening. The match, which was slated to get underway at 7 PM finally began at 9:30 PM, and it was reduced to eight overs per side. In the end, it was Rohit Sharma and co that came out on the right side of the result, and hence series was brought on level terms at 1-1, with series decider set to be played on Sunday in Hyderabad.

Rohit Sharma Surpasses Martin Guptill To Achieve Big Milestone In T20Is

India skipper Rohit Sharma now has the most sixes in the history of T20I cricket. The attacking batter accomplished this feat during his side's second T20I against Australia in Nagpur on Friday. Rohit Sharma hit a delightful unbeaten 46 of 20 balls in the match, helping the Men in Blue reach the 91-run target in a rain-truncated match reduced to eight overs per side. His innings was decorated with four boundaries and four sixes.

"Only Thing That Concerns Me...": Sanjay Manjrekar On The Need Of "X-Factor" In India's T20 World Cup Squad

A tried and tested Indian squad has been named for the T20 World Cup 2022. The squad bore a striking resemblance to the one that played in the recently-concluded Asia Cup, barring the exception of Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel - both of whom made a return to the squad after recuperating from injuries. In the spin department, India has gone ahead with three specialists - Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel. Former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar gave his take on the spin troika.

"Was Quite Surprised": Rohit Sharma On His 90m Six In Second T20I vs Australia

India skipper Rohit Sharma is extremely pleased with Axar Patel's bowling effort but is eagerly waiting to see how he bats in crunch moments after the spin all-rounder made an impression in the team's win in the second T20I against Australia, on Friday. The left-arm spinner grabbed two wickets -- Glenn Maxwell and Tim David -- and conceded only 13 runs in his two overs in the must-win game for the hosts.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Shows Why India Missed Him With Jaffa To Castle Aaron Finch In 2nd T20I vs Australia

India's bowling attack has come under the scanner recently, but star pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Friday showed exactly why his return was so highly anticipated with a peach of a delivery to castle Australia captain Aaron Finch in the third T20I in Nagpur. Finch looked in destructive mood until Bumrah came on to bowl in the shortened match and castled him with a low full toss. The delivery dipped on Finch and cramped him for space, and the Australia opener could not get his bat down on time. The ball went on hit his leg-stump, ending his knock of 31 off 15 deliveries.

"Where He Gets Into Trouble Is...": Sunil Gavaskar On Rohit Sharma After Classy Knock in Nagpur T20I

Rohit Sharma led India from the front with a 20-ball 46* against Australia in the second T20I in Nagpur on Friday. The innings, which included four sixes and four fours, helped India chase down a 91-run target in just 7.2 overs and level the three-match series 1-1. In a match that was reduced to eight-overs-a-side due to a wet outfield, Australia notched 90/5 batting first. But thanks to Rohit's brilliance, India had few problems in reaching the target. The knock impressed former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, but he also pointed out the areas where the India skipper should be mindful.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Bullet Throw Spells Doom For Cameron Green In 2nd T20I vs Australia

The second T20I between India and Australia was reduced to eight overs per side and started two-and-a-half hours later than it was scheduled due to a wet outfield at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. But fans at the ground, who waited patiently to see their favourite cricketers in action, were not disappointed as there was no dearth of action in the match. While Aaron Finch got the adrenaline running with a scooped boundary off Hardik Pandya in the first over, it was Virat Kohli who had the crowd on their feet in the second over with a stunning throw that brought an end to Cameron Green's innings early in the match.

"His Ability To Play Fast-Bowling Second To None": Dinesh Karthik On Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma-led Team India levelled the ongoing three-match T20I series against Australia after the hosts won the rain-curtailed second T20I by six wickets on Friday at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Chasing 91 in eight overs, skipper Rohit starred with the bat as he played an unbeaten knock of 46 runs off just 20 balls with the help of 4 fours and 4 sixes. Needing 9 runs of the final over, Dinesh Karthik provided the finishing touch as he smashed a six and a four to seal the game for Team India.

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2nd T20I: India, Australia "Played The Game For City Of Nagpur", Says Dinesh Karthik

Rohit Sharma Surpasses Martin Guptill To Achieve Big Milestone In T20Is

"Only Thing That Concerns Me...": Sanjay Manjrekar On The Need Of "X-Factor" In India's T20 World Cup Squad

"Was Quite Surprised": Rohit Sharma On His 90m Six In Second T20I vs Australia

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Shows Why India Missed Him With Jaffa To Castle Aaron Finch In 2nd T20I vs Australia

"Where He Gets Into Trouble Is...": Sunil Gavaskar On Rohit Sharma After Classy Knock in Nagpur T20I

Watch: Virat Kohli's Bullet Throw Spells Doom For Cameron Green In 2nd T20I vs Australia

"His Ability To Play Fast-Bowling Second To None": Dinesh Karthik On Rohit Sharma