Published on: Oct 30, 2025 1:40 pm IST | Updated on: Nov 4, 2025 2:24 pm IST
The first T20I in Canberra saw rain gods having the last laugh. It’s now time for the two teams to head to Australia’s most iconic venue, i.e., the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, for the second T20I of the series. With the first game washed out, the series remains at 0-0, and both teams will be starting from scratch once again. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd AUS vs IND T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
The Australian bowling attack looked complacent as they managed to take only a solitary wicket in 9 overs of their bowling. Indian batters looked decent, particularly the duo of captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill. The confidence from the last game in their batting is something they will take into the second T20I. Momentum should be favoring the visitors, and the win probability meter should also favor them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd AUS vs IND T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
AUS: 45% win chance IND: 55% win chance
The explosive right hander has been in the form of his life oflate. The former Singapore batter has amassed 306 from his last 9 T20I innings at a scintillating strike-rate of 202.64.
Abhishek Sharma is the destroyer at the top for Team India. He is known to take the bowlers to the cleaners. Although he missed out on a big knock in the last game, but still remains a threat for the opposition. In his last 10 innings Abhishek has amassed 497 runs at a breathtaking strike-rate of 203.68.
The Indian skipper started to look threatning before his innings was cut short by the rain gods. Mr. 360 of this generation will be a key bet in this game.
The Australian skipper has been in brilliant form in white ball cricket of late. In his last 10 games, Marsh has amassed 322 runs at a strike rate of 170.37.
Check out our prediction for the AUS vs IND 2nd T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
One thing that separates MCG from other grounds in the world is its long boundaries. Team India is all set to take on Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the second T20I of the series on 31st October 2025. As Team India gears up for the game at the MCG, their batters will need to recalibrate their approach to suit the venue’s unique demands.
Players like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Sanju Samson, known for their flair and boundary-hitting prowess, must be cautious when targeting the deep midwicket and square leg regions. What might be a six on other grounds could easily turn into a catch at the MCG. Timing and placement will be key, and batters may need to rely more on running between the wickets and manipulating gaps than brute force.
Australia’s bowlers, familiar with the venue, will likely exploit these dimensions by bowling wider lines and tempting Indian batters into risky aerial shots. For India, adapting quickly to the MCG’s scale could be the difference between a competitive total and a collapse. It’s not just about power, it’s about precision, patience, and above all, smart cricket.
Australia will be eager to capitalize on home advantage when they face India in the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 31, 2025. With the opening match in Canberra washed out, the series remains locked at 0-0, making this clash a crucial opportunity for the hosts to seize early momentum.
The Aussies are well-versed with the MCG’s unique dimensions, especially its long square boundaries, which often prove challenging for visiting teams. Their bowlers, including Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis, will look to use the venue’s scale to their benefit by forcing Indian batters into mistimed aerial shots. On the batting front, Australia’s top order will aim to set the tone, with power-hitters like Tim David and Mitchell Owen capable of clearing even the longest ropes.
With the crowd behind them and conditions in their favor, Australia will be keen to strike first and go 1-0 up in the five-match series, setting the stage for a gripping contest ahead. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 33 IND won: 20 AUS won: 11 No Result: 2 RECENT form AUSTRALIA: W W NR W NR RECENT form INDIA: W W W W NR
India’s wood over Australia in T20Is is intact. In 33 meetings between the two sides, India has comprehensively dominated the Aussies by winning 20 games. Australia has won only 11 and 2 matches were abandoned.
How will the two teams, i.e., India and Australia, fare in the 1st T20I? Let’s take a look.
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Josh Phillipe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd T20I match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne:
With Melbourne’s weather expected to be dry and cool, the toss could play a key role. The team winning the toss may opt to bowl first, leveraging early seam movement under lights. Chasing has historically been easier at the MCG, making a second-innings strategy likely for both captains.
The online live streaming of the 2nd T20I match of India vs Australia will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch this series live on Star Sports Channels.
Can team India hit the first sucker punch in this series? Well, the way their batters were going against the likes of Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis in the rain-curtailed game, expect this young and fearless Indian side to get the better of Australia and continue their supremacy in T20Is over the Aussies. The hosts, however, will come out fighting, but the young Indian team’s spirit will be tough to contain. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, India, is expected to win the AUS vs IND 2nd T20I match of the five-match series.