Visakhapatnam - In a stunning display of skill and determination, India secured a historic win against Australia in the first T20 match, successfully chasing down a target of 209 runs with just two wickets to spare.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav emerged as the star of the match, crafting a brilliant innings of 80 runs off 42 balls, steering India to its largest-ever T20 run chase against the formidable Australian side. This remarkable victory surpasses India's previous best run chase of 202/4 achieved in Rajkot in 2013.
In a nail-biting finish, Rinku Singh's crucial 22 runs on 14 balls, including a six on the last ball (though not counted due to a no-ball), played a pivotal role in securing the win for India. The team achieved the target on the final ball of the 20th over, marking a sensational start to the T20 series. Australia, batting first after losing the toss, posted a challenging total of 208/3 in 20 overs. Josh English's scintillating century, with 110 runs off 50 balls, and Steve Smith's half-century (58 runs) set the stage for a high-stakes encounter.
The middle overs witnessed a roller-coaster of emotions as India lost 2 wickets but managed to score 108 runs. Ishan Kishan's explosive half-century (58 runs in 39 balls) and a crucial partnership of 108 runs in 60 balls between Kishan and Surya turned the tide in India's favor. Tanveer Sangha, despite taking 2 wickets, proved expensive, conceding 47 runs at an economy rate of 11.75. The Indian openers faced early setbacks, with Ruturaj Gaikwad getting run out in the first over, and Yashasvi Jaiswal departing after scoring 21 runs in the third over. However, Surya and Kishan's aggressive approach in the powerplay, scoring 63 runs for two wickets, laid the foundation for the thrilling victory.
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