Journalism of Courage
Glenn Maxwell broke the opening partnership that was worth 97 when he dismissed SHikhar Dhawan. The left-hander tried sweeping Maxwell only to be caught by Chris Lynn after scoring 42. (Source: Reuters)
Rohit Sharma was once again unstoppable. He hit boundaries at will and no Australian bowler was able to stop him. But a mix-up with Virat Kohli ended his 60-run innings. Run-out seemed the only way he could be dismissed. (Source: AP)
Virat Kohli carried on where Rohit Sharma left the Indian innings. He blasted a fifty of 29 balls and remained not out on 59. (Source: Reuters)
MS Dhoni stroked a nine-ball 14 and India finished with 184/3. (Source: Reuters)
Aaron Finch got the chase underway on a aggressive note with Shaun Marsh. The openers put Australia openers on course for a quick chase. (Source: Reuters)
Shaun Marsh just played second fiddle to Aaron Finch. It was R Ashwin who broke the opening partnership in the 10th over by dismissing Shaun Marsh. (Source: Reuters)
India pulled things back in the next two over by picking up three wickets. Yuvraj Singh gave away only seven runs for his one wicket in two overs. Ravindra Jadeja also picked up two wickets to push Australia back. (Source: AP)
Jasprit Bumrah then bowled economically at death and picked up two wickets in last over to seal the match for India. (Source: AP)
India won the second T20I by 27 runs and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Both teams travel to Sydney for the third and final T20I on Sunday. (Source: AP)
