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After the first India vs Australia T20I met the unfortunate circumstance of being abandoned due to rain, the two cricketing heavyweights will be looking to land the first blow on their opponents at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in the second T20I of the 5-match series. It is the number 2-ranked team in the world, taking on the number 1-ranked T20 side in the world, and the lights couldn't be brighter.

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The Indian team will be in high spirits after their Asia Cup win last month. But facing Australia in Australia is a challenge on its own. And for the young Indian contingent led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, avenging the loss of the ODI series will not be a walk in the park in the slightest. And tomorrow's India vs Australia encounter will test their mettle.

Key Players (India)

Abhishek Sharma possesses the ability to take the game away from the opposition from ball one, and the Australians will be wary of the fact all too well. The number-1 ranked T20I batsman couldn't make his mark in the rain-affected game on Wednesday, but will be hoping to fire on all cylinders in his first-ever appearance at the iconic MCG. His partner-in-crime, Shubman Gill, had an ODI series to forget as a captain and batter, but looked in fine touch in the last game before it was called off.

Jasprit Bumrah, India's spearhead with the ball in hand, will be licking his lips at the prospect of bowling on the Australian pitches that offer a lot to the seamers and will be a huge threat, especially to the top order.

India Predicted Playing XI

Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.

Key Players (Australia)

The duo of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh are going to be two key wickets for the opposition tomorrow, with both of them having the ability to put their team on the back foot and win the match singlehandedly. Another huge threat will be Tim David, whose blade has scored the most sixes in 2025 in T20Is for the Yellow Brigade. No boundary is too big for the Aussie power-hitter who has transitioned into a new role for his team.

Josh Hazlewood will be a force to be reckoned with, and the tall pacer will be tasked with picking up a few wickets at the top to expose India's weaker middle order.

Australia Predicted Playing XI

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Matthew Short, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper), Mitchell Owen, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Tanveer Sangha.

Australia vs India 1st T20I Match Overview: Date, Time, Venue

Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2025

Time: 1:45 PM IST (Toss at 1:15 PM IST)

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

India vs Australia T20I Head-to-Head

Total Matches Played: 32, Australia Won: 11, India Won: 20, No Result/Tie: 2

MCG Pitch Report

The MCG pitch is a balanced drop-in surface that offers a good contest. Fast bowlers get early assistance from the pace and bounce, which is amplified by the ground's vast square boundaries, forcing batsmen to hit strategically rather than clear the ropes easily. Historically, the venue favours the team chasing. While the average T20I first-innings score is low (141), a total in the region of 170-175 is considered par for this match.

Melbourne Weather Report

Following the rain-affected first India vs Australia T20I, the forecast for Melbourne carries a significant threat of rain on the match day. Cloudy conditions are expected, with the probability of precipitation ranging from 45%-70% during the match hours, including a chance of a thunderstorm. Fans should anticipate rain interruptions and potential delays, as a full game is likely but not guaranteed. Temperatures will be cool, hovering around the mid-teens.

India vs Australia Streaming Details

The 2nd T20I of the 5-match series between Australia and India will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and will also be available for streaming on the JioCinema/JioHotstar App.