Australia outclass India in rain-hit match

November 21, 2018 17:36

India 169-7 (17 ovs); D/L Target: 174 in 17 ovs | Scorecard

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis contributed with both bat and ball to guide Australia to a narrow four-run victory against India in the rain-hit first T20 International in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Stoinis stroked an unbeaten 33 from 19 balls and then claimed two wickets in the final over as India finished on 169 for seven in 17 overs, to lose by four runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method.

Shikhar Dhawan had rallied India after the early dismissal of Rohit Sharma (7) as he smashed a quickfire 76 from 42 balls.

But the quick dismissals of KL Rahul (13), Virat Kohli and Dhawan saw India lose their way in the middle overs.

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa bowled a splendid spell of two for 22 in four overs, including the key wicket of Kohli.

Dinesh Karthik kept India alive as he slammed 30 from 13 balls but Stoinis kept his composure in the final over and prevented India from getting the 13 runs required for victory.

The second T20 International will be played in Melbourne on Friday, November 23 at 1320 hours IST.

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