VISAKHAPATNAM: Australia defeated India by three wickets in a thrilling T20I here on Sunday.
India managed only 126 for 7 in their 20 overs against Australia despite a half-century from comeback man KL Rahul.
Save opener Rahul’s 50 off 36 balls and Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s unbeaten 29 off 37 balls, none of the other Indian batsmen could manage a significant knock.
For Australia, Nathan Coulter-Nile took 3 for 26 in four overs.
Glen Maxwell top-scored for Australia with a 43-ball 56.
For India, Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets.
Brief Scores:
India: 126/7 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 50 off 36 balls, MS Dhoni 29 no, Nathan Coulter-Nile 3/26 in 4 overs)
Australia: 127-7 in 20 overs (Glenn Maxwell 56; Jasprit Bumrah 3/16). (AGENCIES)
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