Australia vs India 2018: 1st T20I – Twitter Congratulates Australia As They Return to Winning Ways
Nov 29, 2018 at 1:03 PM
The opening Twenty20 international fixture between hosts Australia and India witnessed a thrilling finish as the held nerves to bail out the game by four runs at Brisbane.
Meanwhile, Australia posted 158 for 4 in 17 overs, the target for India will be readjusted as per the DLS method. Jasprit Bumrah gave away only 6 runs from the final over. It was some outstanding stuff from one of the best death bowlers in world cricket.
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The start was sedate for Australia after Virat Kohli put them to bat first. D’Arcy Short didn’t get going and fell to Khaleel Ahmed in the fifth over. Aaron Finch and Chris Lynn began to break the shackles as they managed to push India onto the back foot. But Kuldeep Yadav strangulated the run-flow with his box of tricks and prised out both Finch and Lynn in his successive overs.
Then it was the Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis’ show, both batsmen went ballistic and Maxwell took a special liking to Krunal Pandya carting him for three sixes in an over.
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Then rain interrupted play as the umpires decided to reduce the game to 17 overs. Australia came out to bat for five balls and could manage to muster 5 runs.
Right, the target for India is 174 – a total that will challenge the hosts for sure.
The men in blues started the chase swiftly with Shikhar Dhawan showing his worth in challenging pitches. He single-handedly led the onslaught as the non-strikers failed to provide a hand. Rohit Sharma departed early on while KL Rahul failed to capitalise on the start. He departed on 12 runs from a brilliant Adam Zampa delivery.
However, Dhawan continued to smack the ball as he brought his 9th T20I fifty. But with back to back wickets of Virat Kohli and Dhawan, things started to look bleak for the visitors. But with 24 needed from the last two, the game was evenly poised. Dinesh Karthik was aiming for Nidahas Trophy finish, this time partnering Rishabh Pant.
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But an outstanding last over from Stoinis sealed the game in favour of the host as they lead the three-match series 1-0.
Here is how the Twitter reacted:
India scoring more than Australia yet losing. Australia ke score par laga GST bhaari pad gaya. But a good thrilling game to start the series.#AUSvIND
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 21, 2018
Zampa might have sealed the fate of this game in that over. 🙏 https://t.co/v0BCSSrucr
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 21, 2018
Gabbar putting on a clinic RN. @SDhawan25 looking dangerous for the Aussies… #AUSvsIND
— Erin Holland (@erinvholland) November 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/Mohh_Maya/status/1065213004957011968
https://twitter.com/benpobjie/status/1065213002528391169
Yes! Great win #straya. How's the Stoin and his bowling at the death!! Good game of Cricket. If the India tour is that good every game it's going to be a fun Summer. #AusvInd
— Richard Craill (@Craillsy) November 21, 2018
You beautyyyy!! Stoinus with a killer over to end the match!! WE WON A MATCH!!! #AUSvIND
— THE JUICEEE 💉💉 (@Kylewok_) November 21, 2018
You beautyyyy!! Stoinus with a killer over to end the match!! WE WON A MATCH!!! #AUSvIND
— THE JUICEEE 💉💉 (@Kylewok_) November 21, 2018
Missing me ? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/j48ewfULMn
— Savage (@arcomedys) November 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/RajkrisMenon/status/1065213018919849984
No Starc, no Hazlewood, no Lyon, no Smith, no Warner and still India can’t get the job done. #AusvInd
— JJK (@72jjk) November 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/ImoRoflme/status/1065205618116485120
Glenn maxwell is the answer right now… tye is the most inconsistent bowler in the world #AUSvIND
— Umair (@imumair10) November 21, 2018
maxwell in the middle of another IPL auction audition #AUSvIND
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 21, 2018
Can someone please explain to me why the #AUSvIND T20 has turned into rugby on @SKYNZ ???
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) November 21, 2018
Finch reaches double figures for the first time in six T20I innings #AUSvIND
— Adam Burnett (@AdamBurnett09) November 21, 2018
Most wkts after 15 T20Is:
31 KULDEEP
29 A Mendis
27 Y Chahal
26 Umar Gul/ Ahsan Malik/ I Sodhi
25 I Tahir/ K Williams#AUSvIND— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) November 21, 2018
Kohli is not a big fan of match ups but Rohit is. In this format I believe it matters a lot. Kohli has a set template to his captaincy.
Bumrah has dismissed Maxwell 5 times in 33 balls and has scored just 38 runs. Kohli has erred in that decision in my opinion. #AusvInd— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) November 21, 2018
Kohli dropped a catch, KL Rahul missed a run-out, Khaleel was costly, Krunal getting ill treatment.. Not a good day for 'K's. #CricAstrology #AUSvIND
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 21, 2018
https://twitter.com/benpobjie/status/1065196280169656322
Dear Aussie cricket supporters. The boys are responding, and against a top 3 side. Get around them LIVE! Credit to the Indian supporters you have come out and not only enjoyed the opportunity but turned a home ground into a disadvantage #AUSvIND
— Dean Blackborough (@DeanBlaxx75) November 21, 2018