India vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Bumrah likely to play

Nagpur, Sep 22: India's bowling unit has come in some serious flak after their below-par performance resulted in Australia chasing a target of 209 in the T20I series opener at Mohali on Tuesday. However, the return of Jasprit Bumrah to the squad is likely to give a major boost to the bowling attack as the bowlers have failed to deliver in the death overs in the second match which will be played at Nagpur on Friday. India is likely to replace Umesh Yadav with Bumrah. Besides, the team may also replace Yuzvendra Chahal and bring R Ashwin. Australia has won the first match at Mohali by four wickets to take 1-0 lead in the three match series. The pitch in Nagpur will likely to assist the bowlers and fans can expect a better balance between bat and the ball. The average first-innings total in all 12 T20Is in Nagapur stands at 151 while the last international match at the venue was played between India and Bangladesh in 2019. The practice session of the hosts was cancelled on Thursday due to rain. The weather at Nagpur on Friday is likely to be cloudy with the temperature hovering around 25°C.