Team India started the five-match T20I series against Australia with a victory in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Australia chose to bat first, and with Josh Inglis’ century, they reached 208/3. In response, Suryakumar Yadav led India’s thrilling chase to a 2-wicket win. Although the skipper had a successful debut, there were still some areas for improvement. Ruturaj Gaikwad was run out without facing a ball, reflecting a need for better communication between openers. Furthermore, there were two additional run-outs in India’s innings, all of which were avoidable. India’s aggressive batting against Tanveer Sangha was a masterstroke, preventing the Australian bowler from settling and impacting the game. However, India opted not to use part-time bowling options, which could create difficulties in future matches. Despite their known struggles with a lack of a sixth bowling option, India declined to test out different options in the first T20I. Overall, there were both positive and negative aspects to Team India’s performance in the series opener.
India’s Mixed Performance in the 1st T20I Against Australia: 2 Mistakes and 1 Masterstroke
