India Tighten Their Grip on the T10 Series in Australia
Team India continued their blistering form on the Tour of Australia, taking a 2–0 lead in the five-match T10 series. With commanding performances in both games, India showcased complete dominance over the hosts, leaving Australia searching for answers.
Match 1: India Humiliate Australia with Record-Breaking Win
The series opener at Adelaide turned into a nightmare for the Australian camp as they were bundled out for just 68 runs in 7.5 overs — the lowest-ever first-innings total in T10 cricket history.
India’s bowlers were ruthless from the start. Shivam Dube was the hero with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 11 runs in his two-over spell, earning him the Man of the Match award.
Chasing the target, India cruised to 71/1 in just 7.1 overs, thanks to a composed 42 from captain Rohit Sharma*. India won comfortably by 9 wickets with 2.5 overs remaining, sending a strong message to the hosts.
Match 2: Ashwin and Gill Shine as India Clinch a Thriller
The second match at The Gabba was a tighter affair, but India once again held their nerve to win by 12 runs. Batting first, India posted 113/5, with Shubman Gill (40 off 21) and Shreyas Iyer (25 off 9) providing the firepower.
Australia’s chase looked promising with Mitch Marsh (31) and Steve Smith (29) leading the charge, but Ravichandran Ashwin’s brilliance (3/21) turned the game around. Supported by Mohammed Siraj (3/23) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/11), India bowled Australia out for 101 in 8.4 overs.
Ashwin was rightfully named Man of the Match for his all-round contribution and clever bowling under pressure.
Series Overview
After two games, India lead 2–0, while Australia are yet to register a win. The Men in Blue have excelled both with bat and ball, combining aggressive batting with disciplined bowling.
- Top Batsman: Rohit Sharma – 54 runs (Avg 54, SR 135)
- Top Striker: Shubman Gill – SR 181.82
- Best Bowler: Shivam Dube – 4 wickets, best 4/11
- Top All-Round Performer: Ravichandran Ashwin – 4 wickets, economy 14, match-winning spells
What’s Next
The action now shifts to the third T10 match, where India will look to seal the series with another commanding performance. Australia, on the other hand, will need a massive turnaround to stay alive in the contest.
With the way India are playing, a clean sweep looks more than possible!