Team India players celebrate in style after nail-biting finish during IND vs AUS 1st T20I - WATCH

Avenging their 2023 ODI World Cup final loss against Australia, the Indian team defeated the Aussies by two wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series. The ‘Men in Blue’ were successfully able to chase down 209 runs after lower-order batsman Rinku Singh finished things off in style with a six. 

3 things you need to know 

• Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav was adjudged the Player of the Match for his 80-run knock 
• Australia batsman Josh Inglis' 110-run knock went in vain 
• India lead the five-match T20I series by 1-0

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Team India players celebrate in style after Rinku Singh finishes the match with a six

The Indian team didn't start off well as they lost openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal early in the innings. However, skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan (58) added 112 runs for the third wicket and brought the innings back on track. After the duo departed, the ‘Men in Blue’ lost some quick wickets and the equation was seven runs from the last over. The match became even more interesting after the Indian team lost two wickets on two balls via run-outs. With one needed of one, Rinku Singh provided the finishing touches to the innings and played an unbeaten knock of 22 runs. While he hit a six on the last ball, the runs were not counted as the Indian team needed 1 run to win and the sixth ball of the 20th over from Sean Abbott was a no-ball. After winning the clash in Vizag, the Indian team also avenged its defeat in the World Cup final and celebrated the win in a relieved manner. 

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Team India aims to build core squad for the T20 World Cup 2024

The ‘Men in Blue’ have been trying different experiments in the T20 format from the last 1.5 years and are giving chances to young talent. This Indian squad has a bunch of talented young players who have the capability to beat one of the best teams in the world. With just one year left in the 2024 T20 World Cup, the Indian management will be willing to continue the experiments to build a strong core team.