Visakhapatnam, Nov 23: In a pulsating encounter, the Indian cricket team, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, displayed remarkable resilience, securing a thrilling two-wicket victory against Australia in the first T20 International of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
Tasked with chasing a daunting target of 209 runs, India faced early setbacks but Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering knock of 80 off 42 deliveries and Ishan Kishan’s impressive 58 off 39 balls steered the team towards a remarkable comeback. Rinku Singh’s valuable contribution of 22 runs from 14 balls culminated in a sensational last-ball finish, securing victory for India.
The India-origin leg-spinner, Tanveer Sangha, claimed two crucial wickets for Australia, but the stellar performances by Yadav, Kishan, and Singh ensured India’s triumphant pursuit of the challenging total set by the visitors.
Australia’s innings was propelled by Josh Inglis, who notched up his maiden T20I century, guiding his team to a formidable total of 208/3 in 20 overs earlier in the match.
The gripping contest witnessed exceptional displays of skill and determination, setting the stage for an enthralling series ahead as both teams gear up for the upcoming matches.
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