India vs Australia 1st T20I Live Score Update Suryakumar Yadav Leads India in Fresh Start in Canberra After ODI Defeat
In the opening match of the five-match T20I series, India faced Australia in Canberra. Australia’s captain, Mitchell Marsh, won the toss and chose to field first. This match marks a fresh start for India after a recent ODI defeat against the same opponents.
Key Player Updates
India made notable changes to their lineup. They included two frontline pacers: Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana. The spin attack for India features Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy. Unfortunately, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy will miss the first three T20Is due to a quadriceps injury and subsequent neck spasms that have hindered his recovery.
Head-to-Head Record
India and Australia have faced each other 32 times in T20Is, with India leading the series 20-11. Their competition has been fierce, with only one match resulting in no outcome. On Australian soil, India has a record of 7 wins and 4 losses in 12 encounters.
Broadcast Information
The first T20I can be watched live on Star Sports channels starting at 1:45 PM IST. Fans can also stream the match on the JioStar app and website.
Playing XIs for the 1st T20I
| Australia XI | India XI |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | Abhishek Sharma |
| Travis Head | Shubman Gill |
| Josh Inglis (w) | Suryakumar Yadav (c) |
| Tim David | Tilak Varma |
| Mitchell Owen | Sanju Samson (w) |
| Marcus Stoinis | Shivam Dube |
| Josh Philippe | Axar Patel |
| Xavier Bartlett | Harshit Rana |
| Nathan Ellis | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | Varun Chakravarthy |
| Josh Hazlewood | Jasprit Bumrah |
This match promises to be an exciting contest as both teams aim to establish dominance in this T20I series. Fans eagerly await the performance of Suryakumar Yadav, who will lead India into this crucial matchup.
