India's frailties with the ball were laid bare as Australia gunned down a formidable 209-run target rather comfortably for a four-wicket win in the first T20I here on Tuesday
India vs Australia 1st T20I Highlights: The Aussies thrashed the men in blue as they chased down 209 with four balls to spare and four wickets in hand to win the match, lead the three-match series 1-0
As India battled Australia in the 1st T20I of the three-match series, opener KL Rahul made it to the record books as the 3rd fastest to reach the 2000-run milestone in the shortest format of the game
The longer boundaries at square of the wicket often dictate the style of play and strategy of batters
Using saliva to polish the ball is now prohibited permanently by the ICC, announced the organisation while introducing new changes to its playing conditions
India versus Australia is a highly-exciting cricketing rivalry that has produced some of the best performances ever in the sport
England stand-in skipper for the seven-match T20I series against Pakistan Moeen Ali has indicated his side will not put pressure on itself thinking about the upcoming World Cup
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead feels skipper Kane Williamson's return to form is just round the corner and expects him to play a key role in the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next month
Legendary Australian batter Ricky Ponting still thinks that it is possible for star Indian batter Virat Kohli to surpass legend Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international cricket centuries
South Africa's hard-hitting batter Tristan Stubbs fetched the highest bid of Rand 9.2 million from Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who emerged victorious in a bidding war at the inaugural SA20 Player Auction
New Zealand announced their squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2022 to be held in Australia from October-November and the opener Martin Guptill is set to make a record seventh appearance at the event
Parthiv Patel proved that he still retains his reputation of being a powerhouse as he played a sparkling knock to help the Gujarat Giants claim a thrilling two-wicket victory over Manipal Tigers
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is looking forward to the upcoming series against England as an opportunity to regain his form
With a salary cap of R 34 million (USD 1.9 million approx, INR 15 crore) per team, robust bidding was witnessed with Stubbs, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, being the most sought-after.
Australia vs India: Get the latest playing 11 predictions, toss updates, and team news from the first T20I of the three-match series between India and Australia at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali
India vs Australia 1st T20I pitch report: Over the years, the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali has favoured the fast bowlers and shot-making has also been very easy
India vs Australia 1st T20I preview: The Indian team would continue its search for a template as they will face Australia in the first match of the three-match series at Mohali
India will look to sort out their combinations, especially in the middle-order, while giving a final shape to their plans and preparations for the T20 World Cup when series against Australia begins
Stand-in England captain Amy Jones rued the lack of runs and losing wickets at regular intervals in her side's seven-wicket loss to India in the first ODI at Hove
India batter Smriti Mandhana indicated she was disappointed at missing out on a One-day International century against England Women in the opening match win