India set Australia 236-run target in second T20I  
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2nd T20I: India set Australia 236-run target in second T20I

India scores 235/4 against Australia in the second match of theT20I series

PTI

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: India posted a mammoth 235/4 after Australia invited them to bat first in the second T20 International of the five-match series here on Sunday.

The match also marked a week since India's heartbreaking loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

India were off to a flier with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad adding 77 runs for the opening wicket in 5.5 overs.

Jaiswal departed for a 25-ball 53, before Ishan Kishan (52; 32b) joined Gaikwad (58; 43b) in an 87-run alliance for the second wicket.

Rinku Singh made a breezy 31 not out from nine balls.

India lead the series 1-0 after beating the visitors by two wickets in the first T20I at Vizag.

Brief Scores: India: 235/4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 53, Ruturaj Gaikwad 58, Ishan Kishan 52). 

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