India vs Australia, Highlights 1st T20I: India beat Australia by 2 wickets, take 1-0 lead

India vs Australia, Live Score: IND wins

Axar Patel was caught and bowled by Abbott after a top-edge, with the bowler making an impressive catch. Following this, Ravi Bishnoi was run-out on the very next ball, as he failed to reach the non-striker's end in time. The tension continued to rise when Arshdeep Singh couldn't make it to the crease while attempting a second run, with India needing only one run in one ball and Rinku Singh on strike. However, Rinku Singh sealed the victory in a spectacular fashion, hitting a smashing six!

India vs Australia, Live Score: IND 189/4 in 17 overs

Ellis delivers a high-pitched ball, and SKY smashes it straight back for a boundary. However, Ellis loses his line in the next two deliveries, resulting in two wides.

India vs Australia, Live Score: IND 155/4 in 15 overs

Tilak executes a reverse hit with finesse, resulting in another four runs. Sangha delivers a wide ball, tempting Tilak to chase it. However, he only manages to get a top edge, leading to an exceptional catch by Stoinis.

India vs Australia, Live Score: IND 144/3 in 14 overs

SKY is going straight and going big. He has just hit a massive six! This shot also marks his fifty runs.

India vs Australia, Live Score: IND 98/2 in 9 overs

Ishan Kishan initiated the over with a powerful slog-sweep towards the mid-wicket boundary. He then proceeded to unleash two consecutive sixes against the spinner, the first one soaring over the deep mid-wicket and the second one clearing the cow corner.

India vs Australia, Live Score: IND 54/2 in 5 overs

Ishan and Surya have broken free from the constraints, with Ishan skillfully targeting Sean Abbott with a flick over mid-wicket for a maximum. Not to be outdone, Surya showcased his brilliance with a delightful pick-up shot, sending the ball sailing over mid-wicket.

India vs Australia, Live Score: IND 25/2 in 3 overs

Jaiswal's aggressive approach backfires as Matthew Short dismisses the Indian opener. He attempted to powerfully strike the spinner over mid-off, but unfortunately, he ended up hitting it straight into the hands of Steve Smith, who effortlessly secured the catch above his head.

India vs Australia, Live Score: IND 12/1 in 1 over

Jaiswal confidently faced Stoinis' challenging short ball and effortlessly sent it soaring into the stands. Unfortunately, a dreadful miscommunication resulted in Ruturaj Gaikwad being run-out and forced to depart without scoring a single run.

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 208/3 in 20 overs

Mukesh has overstepped on the fourth ball, but he manages to salvage the situation with a yorker in the free hit. He concludes the over with two exceptional yorkers.

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 187/3 in 18 overs

Prasidh delivers a skillful slow off cutter, causing Inglis to hole out to the deep. This marks the end of an impressive innings from the wicketkeeper-batsman.

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 179/2 in 17 overs

Arshdeep delivers a wide yorker, but Inglis skillfully executes a reverse scoop, resulting in a boundary. Another wide yorker follows, and Inglis expertly slices it for another four. This shot marks his century, which happens to be the joint-fastest by an Australian in men's T20Is.

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 161/2 in 16 overs

Smith's knock comes to an end due to a run-out, with Prasidh and Mukesh combining hands for the dismissal.

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 151/1 in 15 overs

Bishnoi delivers a short ball, and Inglis effortlessly swats it away, sending it soaring for yet another six. Inglis, displaying his exceptional skill, creates space on the leg side to elegantly carve a fuller delivery over extra cover, adding another six to his impressive tally! This time, Inglis unleashes a powerful thump, propelling the ball over mid-wicket, securing his third six of the over.

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 110/1 in 12 overs

Bishnoi begins his third over with a flat delivery from the leg side. The batsmen manage to score a couple of singles at the start of the over. However, Bishnoi decides to go full against Inglis, who confidently smashes the ball over long on for a magnificent six, reaching his well-deserved fifty.

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 75/1 in 9 overs

Bishnoi delivers a short ball, and Inglis swiftly responds, effortlessly launching it for a magnificent six. Another short delivery follows, and Inglis expertly guides it towards deep third, securing a couple of runs. A potential opportunity for a run-out arises, yet Bishnoi falters in gathering the ball, granting Inglis a second chance at survival.

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 35/1 in 5 overs

Matthew Short swings at the wrong ball and completely misses it, leaving the off stump in disarray.

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 20/0 in 2 overs

Prasidh Krishna's first delivery goes wide, allowing Smith to skillfully execute a cut shot and confidently score a boundary. He once again strays off target. Smith seizes the opportunity and effortlessly drives the ball through the covers, adding another four runs to his tally. 

India vs Australia, Live Score: AUS 7/0 in 1 over

Steve Smith and Matt Short are the opening batsmen for Australia as the series commences. Arshdeep takes charge of the first over. A dot ball initiates the proceedings. Arshdeep delivers a pitched-up ball, and Smith elegantly smashes it through the covers, securing the first boundary of the day.

India vs Australia, Live Score: Teams

Australia (Playing XI): Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade(w/c), Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha

India (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Prasidh Krishna

India vs Australia, Live Score: India opt to bowl

Suryakumar Yadav: We will bowl first. The wicket looks good, dew should come later and should make the pitch better. It's a little difficult, but there's always light at the end of the tunnel. Lots of positives and looking forward to the series. The guys have played a lot of franchise and domestic cricket, just told them to express and enjoy themselves. Washington, Shivam and Avesh are sitting out.

Matthew Wade: We would have bowled first as well, looks a bit tacky and dew could come later. Always an opportunity for young players to play in India, just around 10-12 matches for the next WC and we're looking forward to it. Some WC guys are resting - Maxwell, Zampa and Head are not playing tonight

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After his remarkable century in the World Cup final, Travis Head is eager to carry his exceptional form into the upcoming T20I series. With David Warner's return to Australia, it is highly probable that either Matthew Short or Steven Smith will join Head as his opening partner.

India vs Australia, Live Score: Squads

India: Ishan Kishan (w), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar, Washington Sundar, Avesh Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jitesh Sharma

Australia: Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (w/c), Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha, Kane Richardson, Aaron Hardie

India vs Australia, Live Score: Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to the live coverage of the T20I match between IND and AUS, taking place in Visakhapatnam.