When India takes to the field in Nagpur for the second T20I against Australia, they will be seeking a chance at a series-levelling win after their bowling let them down previously in Mohali. The second T20I between India and Australia will start on Friday at Nagpur. Australia is currently leading the three-match series 1-0 after a four-wicket win in first game in Mohali. India has a lot to look into while starting their practice sessions. Lack of consistency as an all-round unit has let it down in the last few matches.It has been a while since the top order consisting of KL Rahul, skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have fired in unison.
The pattern of one or two of them failing and the other one clicking has been going on a regular basis.It is time they fix this unfortunate pattern as they have to play against two world-class sides, Australia and South Africa before the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. The form of middle-order players like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav has been a boon for India this year and they would like to keep this going.Indian bowling has let them down since the last few of their outings, especially in death overs. It will be in India’s interest that Jasprit Bumrah makes it to playing eleven this time to lessen the pressure on pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, whose failures in death overs since Asia Cup 2022 have received a lot of criticism. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal’s economy and lack of wickets is another concern.It will be interesting how much of a long rope he receives despite his lacklustre run recently.Harshal Patel’s return was disappointing and he will be looking forward to make up for it in the second T20I. On the other hand, Australia has little to worry about as compared to India.
