The second T20I of the five-match series between India and Australia is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After Australia’s 2-1 triumph in the ODIs, both the teams will now aim to stay focused on the shortest format, using this series as a key build-up to the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
Match Overview
- Match: India vs Australia, 2nd T20I
- Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
- Start Time: 1:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local time)
Where to Watch
All the Cricket fans in India can watch the live action on the Star Sports Network and for all those who prefer streaming, the match will be available on JioHotstar. (Free for Jio Users)
Head-to-Head Record (T20 Internationals)
- Total Matches: 33
- India Wins: 20
- Australia Wins: 11
- No Result: 2
India have a strong record over Australia in the T20 format, having won most of their recent meetings. However, playing in Australian conditions always gives the hosts an edge, especially on bouncy pitches like Melbourne.
India Full Squad
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar.
Australia Full Squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott (games 1-3), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman (games 3-5), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (games 4-5), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (games 1-2), Glenn Maxwell (games 3-5), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis.
Possible Playing 11
India Playing 11:Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia playing 11:Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood
What to Expect
The MCG pitch generally offers early movement for fast bowlers, especially under lights. Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood are expected to make full use of the conditions with the new ball. As the match progresses, batting becomes easier, allowing stroke-makers like Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Travis Head, and Tim David to dominate.
India’s lineup looks balanced, with a mix of aggressive batters, quality spinners, and effective all-rounders like Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar. Australia, on the other hand, will rely heavily on the power of Marsh, Head, and Maxwell to post big totals or chase them down.
Series Schedule
Each match will begin at 1:45 PM IST, which corresponds to 7:15 PM local time in Australia.
| Match | Date | Venue |
| 1st T20I | Oct 29, 2025 | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| 2nd T20I | Oct 31, 2025 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| 3rd T20I | Nov 2, 2025 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 4th T20I | Nov 6, 2025 | Bill Pippen Oval, Gold Coast |
| 5th T20I | Nov 8, 2025 | The Gabba, Brisbane |
The India vs Australia rivalry continues to be one of cricket’s most exciting contests. With both teams looking to build momentum ahead of a major tournament, the 2nd T20I at the MCG promises to deliver thrilling cricket under the lights.
Written by Kinjal Walantra