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'Look Straight At...': MS Dhoni's Career-Changing Advice To Rinku Singh

India batter Rinku Singh credited legendary former captain MS Dhoni for helping him stay calm in crunch situations which he showed in ample measure during his knock in the first T20I against Australia Visakhapatnam. Rinku played the role of a finisher on Thursday, hitting the winning runs in the final over and handing India a two-wicket victory. "As for my secret to calmness, I had discussions with Mahi (Dhoni) bhai about what he does to stay calm, especially in the last over," Rinku was quoted as saying in a BCCI video after Thursday's win.

India vs Australia: Rinku Singh's Last-Ball Six That Did Not Count - Here's What ICC's Rule Says

Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy debut got off to a dream start as India defeated Australia by three wickets in a high-scoring thriller at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Chasing a target of 208, Suryakumar played one of his trademark T20I knocks, hitting 80 off just 42 balls to put India in control. However, after his departure, India lost three wickets in the space of 14 runs, only for Rinku Singh to seal the deal for India. With Australia pacer Sean Abbott left to defend one run off one delivery, Rinku stayed calm and hit the ball over long-on for a huge six.

"Just Played Fearless Cricket, Ishan Kishan Helped Me Really Well": Suryakumar Yadav

"Fearless" is how middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav described his hurricane knock in the first T20I against Australia here and said he felt "proud" to lead the country to victory on his captaincy debut. Suryakumar smashed a 42-ball 80 and shared a 112-run partnership with Ishan Kishan as India chased down Australia's massive 208 for 3 off the penultimate ball of the match on Thursday for a two-wicket victory. Suryakumar had contributed just 18 runs in the World Cup final against Australia on Sunday as India lost by six wickets on the big stage.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav In Awe As Australia Star Aces His Trademark Shot In 1st T20I

India began their journey to 2024 World Cup with a massive win over Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series on Thursday. Asked to bat first, Australia posted a massive total of 208/3 in 50 overs with Josh Inglis smashing his maiden international century. Later, India chased down the target on the last ball and two wickets in hand. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan played knocks of 80 and 58 runs respectively. Despite being on the losing side, Inglis became the main highlight of the match for his powerful hitting.

Watch: Marcus Stoinis Nastily Mocks Yashasvi Jaiswal After Horrible Run Out. India Star Does This

The first T20 International between the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team and the Australian cricket team was a high-scoring thriller. After Josh Inglis scored a maiden T20I century for Australia to take his team to 208/3 in 20 overs, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan provided fireworks in the Indian innings. However, not all was hunky dory in the Indian innings. In the first over of the 209-run chase, there was a horrible run out as confusion reigned between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

"Indians Came Hard At...": Australia Captain Matthew Wade After Loss In First T20I

Following his side's two-wicket loss to India, Australian skipper Matthew Wade said that the Men in Blue came hard at them and they failed to nail their yorkers. Half-centuries by Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan helped India secure a two-wicket win over Australia in the first T20I of a five-match series at Visakhapatnam on Thursday. "It was a good match in the end. Inglis got us a score we thought we could defend but the Indians came hard at us.

Watch: Rinku Singh's Last Ball Six That Wasn't But India Still Cross Record Target vs Australia

Half-centuries by Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan helped India secure a two-wicket win over Australia chaisng a 209-run target in the first T20I of a five-match series at Visakhapatnam on Thursday. This is India's highest T20I run-chase, outdoing chase of 208 against West Indies back in 2019. India is 1-0 up in the series. In the chase of 209, India started off well with Yashasvi Jaiswal hitting a four and six in the first over, but a miscommunication with Ruturaj Gaikwad ran out the latter for zero. India was 11/1 in 0.5 overs.

"Luggage Of Captaincy...": Suryakumar Yadav's No Non-Sense Take After Win Over Australia

Suryakumar Yadav will take some time before he can let the heady feeling of being the India captain sink in but when he is out there with the willow, he believes in keeping the baggage of leadership in the dressing room. Surya made his senior India captaincy debut with a two-wicket victory over Australia in the first T20 International in Vishakhapatnam on Thursday and also headlined the 209-run chase with a superb 80 off 42 balls.

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'Look Straight At...': MS Dhoni's Career-Changing Advice To Rinku Singh

India vs Australia: Rinku Singh's Last-Ball Six That Did Not Count - Here's What ICC's Rule Says

"Just Played Fearless Cricket, Ishan Kishan Helped Me Really Well": Suryakumar Yadav

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav In Awe As Australia Star Aces His Trademark Shot In 1st T20I

Watch: Marcus Stoinis Nastily Mocks Yashasvi Jaiswal After Horrible Run Out. India Star Does This

"Indians Came Hard At...": Australia Captain Matthew Wade After Loss In First T20I

Watch: Rinku Singh's Last Ball Six That Wasn't But India Still Cross Record Target vs Australia

"Luggage Of Captaincy...": Suryakumar Yadav's No Non-Sense Take After Win Over Australia