Aaron Finch, Australia skipper, won the toss and elected to field. India got off to a slow start, scoring only 12 runs off three overs
Rohit Sharma scored a fine half-century (60), but was run-out due to poor communication with Virat Kohli in the middle. Before that, he also put on the highest opening stand in T20I at the MCG (with Shikhar Dhawan)
Dhawan, who got off to a brilliant start, gave his wicket away while playing a reverse sweep, straight to the fielder at gully.
India got back into the game with quick wickets. Once the slide began for Australia, there was no getting back into the game for them.
Virat Kohli led the charge with a blazing half-century, continuing his good form from Adelaide, to take India to 184-3 in 20 overs
India clinched the three-match series with a 27-run win in the second T20 International
Aaron Finch took the attack to the Indian bowlers, smashing a 48-ball 74 to put the hosts in a dominant position.