Too many experiments? A rare off day with the bat? India’s think tank and batting unit endured a night to forget at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, 31 October. Sent in to bat, India were bundled out for just 125, failing even to occupy the crease for their full quota of 20 overs. Australia made light work of the modest target, chasing it down with 40 balls and four wickets to spare, courtesy of captain Mitchell Marsh’s 26-ball 46 and Travis Head’s brisk start at the top.

For the first time since 2008, India slumped to a T20I defeat at the MCG, bringing their four-match winning run at the iconic venue to an abrupt end. It was a comprehensive performance from Australia, who outplayed India in all three departments in a match that lasted only 13.2 overs of their innings.

Josh Hazlew

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