After Australia’s setback, with a 44-run defeat to India in the second T20I, coach Andre Borovec didn’t mince words, stating that the execution by the team was subpar. On a day marked by Indian dominance, the Men in Blue showcased their prowess with impressive performances from Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi, who claimed three wickets each, along with substantial contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, and Ruturaj Gaikwad, all hitting fifties. The match unfolded in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Addressing the team’s performance, Andre shared his insights in a post-match presentation, saying:

“If you look at the bowling, there was a fine line with execution. We were not able to make inroads in the first six overs. In these conditions, the plans and intent are there, and you do not have to miss by an awful lot. We are making the right decisions but are not executing in the right moments.”

In terms of the game, Australia chose to field first. Yashasvi Jaiswal (53 in 25 balls) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (58 in 43 balls) both notched up half-centuries, forming a formidable opening partnership of 77 runs. Ishan Kishan also contributed with a half-century, scoring 52 in 32 balls.

Nathan Ellis (3/45) and Marcus Stoinis (1/27) were the notable wicket-takers for the Australians.

In their pursuit of 236, Australia faced a tough start, finding themselves at 58/4. A promising 81-run partnership between Marcus Stoinis (45 in 25 balls) and Tim David (37 in 22 balls) posed a temporary threat to India. However, a resilient effort by the Men in Blue led to the restriction of Australia to 191/9 in 20 overs.

Ravi Bishnoi (3/32) and Prasidh Krishna (3/41) emerged as the top bowlers for India, with Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Mukesh Kumar claiming one wicket each.