In a spectacular comeback, India secured a convincing nine-wicket victory against Australia in the first T20I match in Navi Mumbai. After suffering a 0-3 defeat in the ODI series, India dominated the T20 clash, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Titas Sadhu emerged as the star of the match, claiming a remarkable 4-wicket haul to restrict Australia to 141 runs. Despite a strong effort from Australia’s Phoebe Lichfield, who scored 49 runs, Indian bowlers, including Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil, played a crucial role in dismantling the Australian lineup.
Chasing the target, openers Smriti Mandhana and Shefali Verma showcased exceptional batting prowess, forming a commanding partnership of 137 runs for the first wicket. Mandhana’s 54 and Verma’s unbeaten 64 led India to a one-sided victory with 9 wickets in hand.
The win serves as a confidence booster for the Indian team after a disappointing ODI series. The second T20I is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, providing India with an opportunity to secure a historic series win against Australia.
Australia’s dominance in previous T20 series against India had overshadowed the Indian team’s potential, and this victory is a much-needed assertion of their capabilities.
