#IndiaInAustralia: Preview, TV listing and Dream XI of second T20I
What's the story
The Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team will be keen to bounce back against Australia in the second T20I, to be held on Friday. India lost the first match narrowly by 4 runs and the match highlighted certain issues. Australia will be beaming with confidence and would want to strike the right chords again. Here is everything to know about the second T2OI.
Indian team
India need a strong show
Kohli would have wanted to start the tour of Australia with a victory, but things didn't go according to the plan. Now to level the series, the side needs to put in a commendable shift. India could be open to make a few changes both in batting and bowling. Further, the batting positions need re-arrangement. One would hope to see a better performance.
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Chahal could be the option alongside Kuldeep
One would want to see Yuzvendra Chahal bowl alongside Kuldeep Yadav. The two wrist spinners can create issues for the hosts. Kuldeep was terrific in the first match. The question looms over KL Rahul's form, who hasn't gone past 30 in the last 6 T20Is.
Aussies
Australia will be pumped up
Australia will be concerned about the form of D'Arcy Short and would want the top order to come out all guns blazing. In Brisbane, Maxwell and Stoinis changed the momentum for the side. At the moment, the middle order of Australia looks settled. Aussies were also electric on the field and got crucial wickets. They will be confident of dominating Men in Blue.
Stats
Numbers game: Australia vs India
In 17 T20Is played between the two nation, India have managed to clinch 10 victories to Australia's 6. In 17 T20Is this year, Aussies have won 10 and lost 7. India have won 13 out of the 17 T20Is in 2018. Shikhar Dhawan is the leading T20I run-scorer in 2018 (648). Rohit Sharma needs 10 runs to be next to Dhawan in the list.
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When and where to watch the match?
The match is scheduled for a 1:20 PM start IST. The match can be watched live on the Sony Ten Network. It can also be streamed live on the Sony LIV app.
Dream XI
Here is our Dream XI pick
Shikhar Dhawan, who has been in superb form in the last two T20Is, gets the leadership role. Kuldeep Yadav can sparkle with the ball and is the vice-captain of this XI. Lynn, Kohli and DK form the batting line-up. Pant is the wicket-keeper batsman. Two all-rounders in Maxwell and Stoinis get the nod. Zampa adds support to Bumrah and Bhuvi in the bowling attack.