IND vs AUS 2nd T20I Preview & Prediction: India will face Australia in the 2nd T20I of the India Tour of Australia 2025 on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting at 12:45 PM IST.
The first match was washed out due to rain when India were cruising with Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav dominating the Aussie bowlers. Both teams will now look to take the upper hand in the second game at the iconic MCG.
In this article, we take a look at the IND vs AUS 2nd T20I Match Preview, Pitch Report, Prediction & Stats.
Match Details – IND vs AUS 2nd T20I
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Friday, 31st October 2025 |
| Time | 13:45 AM IST |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports |
| Format | ODI |
IND vs AUS Team Preview & Analysis
Australia
In the first match, Australia’s bowlers were conceding over 10 runs per over before rain stopped play. Captain Mitchell Marsh hopes his bowlers, especially Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis, can find early success in containing India’s explosive top order.
Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David will play key roles in the batting, while Josh Inglis and Josh Philippe will bolster the middle order.
The bowling is a bit weak in the absence of Pat Cummins or Mitchell Starc, but home-field advantage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground could make a difference.
Top Bowlers (Last Match)
| Player | Overs (O) | Runs (R) | Wickets (W) | Economy (Econ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Ellis | 1.4 | 25 | 1 | 15.00 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 2.0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 3.0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 |
Predicted XI (Australia):
Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Mitchell Owen, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood
India
In the first match, India held a strong lead from the start of the innings until rain interrupted play. Openers Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav (captain) scored freely against the Australian fast bowlers.
Middle-order batsmen like Tilak Verma, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dubey provide depth and explosiveness to the team. All-rounder Axar Patel and finisher Dubey provide excellent balance in the lower middle order.
In bowling, Jasprit Bumrah leads the attack, supported by Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav. The spin duo of Kuldeep and Varun Chakravarthy could play a crucial role at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Top Batters (Last Match)
| Player | Runs (R) | Balls (B) | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 39 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 162.50 |
| Shubman Gill | 37 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 185.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 19 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 135.71 |
Predicted XI (India):
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah
Pitch Report – Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
The MCG pitch offers something for everyone.
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Seamers get help early with swing and bounce.
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Batters enjoy true bounce once they get set.
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Spinners might find limited assistance.
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Average first-innings score: 140–150 runs.
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Anything above 165 could be a match-winning total.
Toss Prediction: Win toss – Bowl first, as chasing sides have historically done better at MCG.
Weather Forecast – Melbourne
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 11–17°C |
| Rain Chances | 0% (clear skies expected) |
| Humidity | Around 50% |
| Wind | Mild westerly breeze |
It will be a clear evening in Melbourne with no rain expected during match time — ideal conditions for a full game.
IND vs AUS 2nd T20I Win Prediction
| Team | Winning Probability | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|
| India | 58% | Explosive top order and strong bowling attack |
| Australia | 42% | Home advantage and power hitters |
Prediction: India to win the 2nd T20I and take a 1-0 series lead in Melbourne.
