India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Rinku Singh vs Sean Abbott And Other Key Player Battles To Watch Out For

India will square off against Australia in the second T20I of Australia tour of India, 5 T20I Series 2023 on Sunday, November 26. The match will commence at 7:00 PM IST. Following the ODI World Cup final defeat, Team India bounced back with an exhilarating two-wicket victory over Australia in the first T20I, providing fans with a reason to cheer. Despite the challenges faced by the Indian bowlers, the batting performance led by Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav ensured a successful chase for the hosts. India will aim for a more dominant win in the upcoming second T20I at Thiruvananthapuram.

On the other hand, Australia had their noses ahead for the most part of the first T20I. However, Rinku Singh's impactful cameo at the end turned the tide in India's favour. Matthew Wade's team will be determined to deliver a comprehensive performance in the second T20 and level the series.

We examine five key matchups that could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match.

Ishan Kishan vs Jason Behrendorff

Ishan Kishan played a significant role in India's thrilling triumph over Australia in the first T20I. The southpaw's brisk 39-ball 58 laid the foundation for the Men in Blue to successfully chase down a formidable total of 208. Team India will expect him to carry the momentum into the second T20I on Sunday.

However, Ishan Kishan will face the challenge of negotiating Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff once again. The left-arm speedster proved to be the most economical among all Australian bowlers in the first T20I. Behrendorff finished with figures of 1/25 at an economy of 6.20 in his allotted four overs. The battle between the two could set the tone for the rest of the match.

Suryakumar Yadav vs Tanveer Sangha

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