After being put in to bat, the focus was on how India’s top order handles the Gabba’s trademark bounce and carry despite Australia missing their lead pacer Josh Hazlewood as he continued preparations for the Ashes.
Currently leading the series 2-1, India have already ensured that their 17-year unbeaten run in T20Is against Australia remains intact. Now, Suryakumar Yadav’s men will look to finish with a flourish.
J Rodrigues was the star of the match with her unbeaten 127-run knock.
Harmanpreet’s breathtaking innings in Derby not only dismantled the Australians but also marked a turning point for Indian women’s cricket.
Rohit rose two spots following his unbeaten century in the third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney, where he guided India to a commanding nine-wicket victory.
An Australia series is known to make or break careers. The Indian team’s tour Down Under in 2014 witnessed the coronation of a young Virat as ‘King Kohli’ in Australia when he slammed four hundreds to take the baby steps towards being one of the world’s greatest batters.
However, despite the visitors’ determined efforts, Australia succeeded in preventing India from levelling the score, ultimately securing a thrilling 3-2 victory in the match.
Jaiswal scored a 24-ball fifty and was awarded player of match.
India has taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Australia.
Rahul Gandhi called PM Modi "panauti" - a Hindi word for 'bad omen' - over India's defeat in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup Final against Australia.
