IND vs AUS 2025: Most runs, most wickets after 2nd T20I, Melbourne

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :October 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Modified at :October 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM

IND vs AUS, India, Australia, Mitchell Marsh and Suryakumar Yadav

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The second IND vs AUS T20I took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne on October 31.

The second T20I between Indian Cricket Team and Australian Cricket Team took place on Friday, October 31 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. The Mitchell Marsh & Co. crushed India by four wickets to gain a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first in the encounter. Pacers Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis gave big blows to India at the start, dismissing four batters in the powerplay. Shubman Gill (5), Suryakumar Yadav (1), Sanju Samson (2), and Tilak Varma (0) lost their wickets for single digits, as the Men in Blue struggled at 40/4 after the first six overs.

Opener Abhishek Sharma (68) led India’s fightback from one end, with Harshit Rana (35) giving him crucial support as the duo etched a 56-run stand for the sixth wicket. However, the visitors couldn’t hold their ground for long, getting bowled out for just 125 runs in the 19th over.

In the chase, openers Marsh (46) and Travis Head (28) provided Australia with a superb start, setting up a stand of 51 runs. Reaching 56/1 in the powerplay overs, the hosts completely dominated the Indian bowlers at the start. Australia lost six wickets till the end, however, they eventually managed to win the encounter with ease by four wickets within just 14 overs.

IND vs AUS 2025: Most runs

Abhishek Sharma, India, Asia Cup 2025 — Abhishek Sharma (Image Source: ACC)

After his half-century in the encounter, Abhishek Sharma is the leading run-scorer in the five-match series with 87 runs, followed by Mitchell Marsh with 46 runs. Shubman Gill (42) and Suryakumar Yadav (40) grab the third and fourth spots respectively. Harshit Rana is next with 35 runs.

Top 5 leading run-scorers of the IND vs AUS five-match T20I series 2025:

Abhishek Sharma (India)- 87 runs
Mitchell Marsh (Australia)- 46 runs
Shubman Gill (India)- 42 runs
Suryakumar Yadav (India)- 40 runs
Harshit Rana (India)- 35 runs

IND vs AUS 2025: Most wickets

Australia pacers Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis are the leading wicket-takers in the series with three wickets each. Varun Chakrvarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Xavier Bartlett follow them in the next three spots with two scalps each.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers of the IND vs AUS five-match T20I series 2025:

Josh Hazlewood (Australia)- 3
Nathan Ellis (Australia)- 3
Varun Chakravarthy (India)- 2
Jasprit Bumrah (India)- 2
Xavier Bartlett (Australia)- 2

Who won the second IND vs AUS T20I?

Australia defeated India by four wickets in the second T20I at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.

Who is the leading run-scorer in IND vs AUS T20I series?

Abhishek Sharma (87 runs) is the leading run-scorer in IND vs AUS T20I series.

Who is the leading wicket-taker in IND vs AUS T20I series?

Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis (3 wickets each) are the leading wicket-takers in IND vs AUS T20I series.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.