Green, Wade punish listless Indian attack; Aussies go 1-0 up

As anticipated, India’s brittle bowling resources failed to prevent Australia’s batting might from chasing down even a 200-plus target and winning the first T20I match at the PCA Stadium here on Tuesday.

Blitzkrieg: Hardik Pandya’s all-out attack (71 not out off 30 balls) gave India a formidable total. (Source: R.V. MOORTHY)

After a late blitzkrieg by Hardik Pandya and his 6, 6, 6, finish to an unbeaten 71 took India to 208 for six, Australia reached the target with four wickets and four deliveries to spare.