Was poor execution. We could have made some inroads in the first 6-7 overs. Was a fine line with the execution in these conditions. Just the execution. We are making the right decisions.
The boys are not putting too much pressure on me. They are taking onus. I told them before, be prepared to bat first. There was a lot of dew. We talked to defend it later. When I saw Rinku came in to bat in the last game, the composure he showed was brilliant. It reminded me on someone(laughs).
It was really special for me. I was trying to play all my shots. Was trying to be fearless. I was sure of my decisions. I have been told by Surya bhai and VVS sir to go and play freely. I have been asked to express myself. For me, what I think I can develop and not think about anything else. I am still learning. It was my mistake in the last game and said sorry to Ruturaj. Accepted was my mistake. Rutu bhai is so humble and very caring. I really worked on my fitness. I am trying to develop all my shots. The mental stuff is something I am working on. I believe in my practice sessions.
I have been playing at 5-6 for a while, so I try to stay calm and focused. I just play the ball on its merit, watch the ball and play accordingly. He (Surya) is really good, we youngsters are enjoying ourselves with this setup. My role is to bat in the last 5 overs, so I have been working on his finishing skills. I do my net sessions with the same mindset.
India defeated Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I to go 2-0 up in the five-match series on Sunday.
Chasing an imposing 236, Australia were restricted to 191 for nine in the stipulated 20 overs. Ravi Bishnoi (3/32) inflicted a double blow in the powerplay as Australia lost their top-four for 58 runs. Glenn Maxwell (12) also fell cheaply.
Thereafter, Marcus Stoinis led the chase with a quickfire knock. But Mukesh Kumar (1/43) cut short his innings for 45 to give the breakthrough. Prasidh Krishna (3/41) also returned with three wickets.
Put in to bat, India posted a huge 235/4. India were off to a flier with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad making 77 runs for the opening wicket in 5.5 overs.
Jaiswal departed for 25-ball 53, before Ishan Kishan (52) joined Gaikwad (58) in an 87-run alliance for the second wicket.
Rinku Singh made a quickfire cameo of unbeaten 31 from nine balls.
India had won the first T20I at Vizag by two wickets.
Matthew Short vs Bishnoi in T20Is
Runs: 3
Balls: 5
Dismissals: 2
STAT ATTACK - Top three with 50-plus scores in a T20I innings:
Australia vs Sri Lanka, Adelaide, 2019
Bermuda vs Bahamas, Coolidge, 2021
Canada vs Panama, Coolidge, 2021
Belgium vs Malta, Gent, 2022
India vs Australia, Thiruvananthapuram, 2023