India bounces back after World Cup defeat to Australia
India showed strength after a disappointing loss in the 2023 World Cup final securing a dominant win in the five-match T20I series opener against Australia. Led captain Suryakumar Yadav, the hosts chased down a massive 209-run total, with Yadav scoring an impressive 80 runs.
Looking ahead to the 2nd T20I, the predicted line-ups for both teams have been released. India is expected to field batsmen Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ishan Kishan, while Australia is anticipated to include players such as Matthew Short, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell.
In terms of history, India has the edge over Australia in T20Is, winning 16 of the 26 matches played between the two teams.
The next match is set to take place in Thiruvananthapuram, where the toss is scheduled for Sunday, November 26, at 6:30 PM. The weather forecast for the match predicts a relatively cool night with temperatures around 28-29 degrees Celsius.
Given India’s strong performance in the first T20I, bookmakers have installed them as the favorites for the 2nd T20I. According to Dafabet, India has betting odds of 1.82, while Australia has odds of 2.04.
For those looking to make predictions and place bets on the match, they can find all the latest odds, betting options, and cricket scores and fixtures from India visiting the link provided.
Overall, India’s resurgence after their World Cup defeat sets the stage for an exciting 2nd T20I against Australia.