The first T20I between India and Australia is underway in Mohali, with the Men in Blue being asked to bat first, as Aaron Finch won the toss and chose to bat first. Skipper Rohit Sharma made his attacking intent clear from the get-go but was dismissed shortly after.
Former captain Virat Kohli also fell after scoring just two runs, however, KL Rahul took up the mantle upon himself, having played in Mohali during his time with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL.
Rahul dispatched Josh Hazlewood for an 85m six in the third over of India's innings, with the Australian looked shell-shocked thanks to the Indian opener's brute force.
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Hazlewood and Team India skipper Rohit Sharma's reactions to Rahul's 85m six toward square leg are going viral on social media.
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While the India vice-captain did go on to record his half-century, Rahul's heroics went in vain as the Men in Blue suffered a four-wicket loss at the hands of Australia.
Matthew Wade (45* off 21) and Cameron Green (61 off 30) led the charge as the visitors went up 1-0 in the three-match series.
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