India&rsquo;s spin attack dismantled Australia to seal a 48-run victory and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series on Thursday.
After being sent in to bat, India posted 167 for eight, with Shubman Gill top-scoring with 46, while Abhishek Sharma (28) and Shivam Dube (22) provided vital support.
Defending the total, India&rsquo;s spinners dominated as Australia were bundled out for 119. 
Washington Sundar starred with figures of 3-3 in just eight balls, while Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel chipped in with crucial wickets.
&ldquo;I thought 167 was par on that wicket,&rdquo; Australian captain Mitchell Marsh said. 
&ldquo;But batting was pretty hard , we had a few partnerships, but we just couldn&rsquo;t get the big one that would give us momentum going into the back end of the innings.&rdquo;
Despite a strong start from Marsh (30) and Matthew Short (25), Australia collapsed after reaching 67-1 in the ninth over. 
India&rsquo;s disciplined bowling and fielding ensured there was no comeback for the hosts.
&ldquo;I think the bowlers did really well,&rdquo; Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said. 
&ldquo;There was a little bit of dew, but they adapted really quickly. I think the combination [of our bowlers] suits us really well and bowling a side out is what we want from them.&rdquo;
India will now look to wrap up the series in Brisbane on Sunday after the opening game in Canberra was washed out.

India celebrates T20 victory over Australia

India’s spinners shine as Sundar, Chakravarthy, and Patel bowl out Australia for 119

India Stun Australia To Lead T20I Series 2-1

India’s spinners shine as Sundar, Chakravarthy, and Patel bowl out Australia for 119

November 7, 2025 | 10:53 IST