Australia draw first blood in three-match T20I series with narrow win over India

[caption id=“attachment_5597781” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis held his nerve in the final over to defend 13 runs at The Gabba, helping the hosts draw first blood in three-match T20I series against India. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_5597701” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Kuldeep Yadav again weaved his magic with the ball, bagging two key wickets and kept the run flow in check. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_5597731” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Glenn Maxwell’s whirlwind knock off 46 off 24 balls gave Australian innings the impetus it required after a brief wobble in the middle overs. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_5597721” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Rain halted play in Brisbane during Australia’s innings, the time lost let to reducing the 20-over contest to a 17-over affair with the result determined by the DLS method. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_5597711” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Virat Kohli fell with the asking rate climbing over 11 runs an over. The Indian captain was caught for 4 off leg spinner Adam Zampa’s bowling. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_5597741” align=“alignnone” width=“940”]  Krunal Pandya had a rough day at work. He was smashed for 55 runs in his four overs and could muster only 2 runs with the bat. AFP[/caption]