India and Australia are set to resume their bilateral T20I series with the second clash scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The opening match in Adelaide was abandoned due to persistent rain, leaving both sides eager to register their first win of the series. India, under Suryakumar Yadav, will aim to find rhythm ahead of the home season, while Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, will seek consistency after their World Cup exploits. When the Match Takes Place The second T20I between India and Australia will be held on Friday, October 31, beginning at 1:45 PM (IST). The gates at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are expected to open an hour prior to the toss. Where the Action Unfolds The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), known for its vast outfield and electric crowd, will host the encounter. This venue has staged 27 T20Is so far, with 15 matches won by chasing sides, suggesting that dew could again play a decisive role. Read also: India Women Beat Australia to Enter ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final How to Watch Live The Star Sports Network will provide live television coverage of the second T20I across India in multiple languages. Digital viewers can access the live stream on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Weather and Pitch Outlook According to forecasts, Melbourne may witness scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, with nearly 85% precipitation chances. The pitch at MCG often assists seamers early, while batters find fluency once settled. The average first-innings score at the venue stands around 141, and India’s 186/5 against Zimbabwe remains the highest total here. Squads for both India and Australia Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Matthew Short, Ben Dwarshuis, Tanveer Sangha India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma