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India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Points Out "Real Area Of Concern" After India Fail To Defend 209 In 1st T20I

Despite putting up a big total of 208/6 in the first T20I in Mohali, India's bowlers were not able to defend the target as Australia romped home with four deliveries to spare. Australia needed 55 runs off the last four overs, but Matthew Wade and Tim David took on India's death bowlers with relative ease and made short work of what should have been a tight chase. Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar spoke about experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar proving expensive yet again when he bowled the penultimate over of the match, and said that is an area of concern for the Rohit Sharma-led side.

"Managed To Put Them Away": Matthew Wade On Facing Yorkers In 1st T20I vs India

The Indian conditions allow batters to put even good balls away for boundaries and that played a part in Australia's successful chase of 209 in the first T20I, feels Matthew Wade. The experienced wicketkeeper batter smashed an unbeaten 45 off 21 balls after Cameron Green's 61 off 30 balls as the visitors made short work of a daunting target on Tuesday night. As many as 55 runs were needed off the last four overs but Wade found boundaries at will to avoid a tense finish.

"Where Is Brilliance?" Ravi Shastri Slams India's Fielding In Loss To Australia In 1st T20I

India got off to a sloppy start in the T20I series against Australia as they failed to defend their total of 208 in the first match in Mohali on Tuesday. Apart from some pedestrian bowling, India were also found lacking in the field, with Axar Patel, KL Rahul and Harshal Patel all putting down chances that proved to be costly. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, now back in the commentary box, was critical of India's efforts in the field, saying they were lacking "brilliance" in the absence of the injured Ravindra Jadeja.

"Death Bowling Is Exposed": Stars Lash Out After Indian Bowlers' Poor Show vs Australia In First T20I

After India failed to defend a 208-run target in the first T20I against Australia, skipper Rohit Sharma did not mince his words in pinpointing the reason for the defeat. "I don't think we bowled well. 200 is a good score to defend, and we didn't take our chances in the field. It was a great effort from our batters, but bowlers were not quite there," he said after India four wicket loss. "There are things we need to look at, but it was a great game for us to understand what went wrong. We know this is a high-scoring ground. You can't relax even if you get 200. We took wickets to an extent, but they played really well. They played some extra-ordinary shots. If I was in that changing room, I would expect to chase that total. You can back yourself to defend 60 runs in the final 4 overs. We were not able to take that extra wicket."

Watch: Rohit Sharma Jokingly Chokes Dinesh Karthik After DRS Leads To Wicket In 1st T20I vs Australia

It was a forgettable night for the Indian cricket team on Tuesday as they lost the first T20I by four wickets against Australia in Mohali. Despite putting up a big total of 208/6, the Rohit Sharma-led side failed to defend the score as Australia romped to the target in 19.2 overs. The team's main fast bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4-0-52-0) and Harshal Patel (4-0-49-0) conceded 101 runs in eight overs. For most part, India were left frustrated as they desperately searched for wickets. India skipper Rohit Sharma also was left frustrated too with the way the match progressed.

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Australia Tear Into Indian Attack, Gun Down 209-Run Target To Take 1-0 Lead

India's frailties with the ball were laid bare as Australia gunned down a formidable 209-run target rather comfortably for a four-wicket win in the first T20I in Mohali on Tuesday. KL Rahul (55 off 35 balls) and Hardik Pandya (71 not out off 30) helped India post a daunting 208 for six after Australia put the hosts in to bat. Australia were dominant in the run chase, romping home in 19.2 overs. Last year's World Cup hero Matthew Wade (45 not out off 21) and Cameron Green (61 off 30) played special knocks to make short work of a stiff target.

India vs Australia - "Bowlers Weren't There": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Reply To Question On Mohali Loss

India lost the first T20I against Australia despite posting a mammoth total of 208 runs on the board and captain Rohit Sharma didn't mince any words when he was asked about the loss. Rohit put the blame squarely on India's pathetic bowling performance in the match. Experienced seam bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded 52 runs in 4 overs, while Harshal Patel was taken for 49 runs in his full quota. Leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was hit for 42 in 3.2 overs and despite a heroic spell of 3/17 from Axar Patel, the Aussies beat India on canter eventually.

Watch: Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli Engrossed On Serious Discussion Ahead Of Mohali T20I

India took on Australia in the first of the three-match T20I series in Mohali on Tuesday and there was a lot of star power on show both on and off the field. Two of India cricket's finest players Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh were also honoured for their contribution to the sport as two stands at the PCA stadium in Mohali, named after the duo, were unveiled by Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann.

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India vs Australia: Sunil Gavaskar Points Out "Real Area Of Concern" After India Fail To Defend 209 In 1st T20I

"Managed To Put Them Away": Matthew Wade On Facing Yorkers In 1st T20I vs India

"Where Is Brilliance?" Ravi Shastri Slams India's Fielding In Loss To Australia In 1st T20I

"Death Bowling Is Exposed": Stars Lash Out After Indian Bowlers' Poor Show vs Australia In First T20I

Watch: Rohit Sharma Jokingly Chokes Dinesh Karthik After DRS Leads To Wicket In 1st T20I vs Australia

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Australia Tear Into Indian Attack, Gun Down 209-Run Target To Take 1-0 Lead

India vs Australia - "Bowlers Weren't There": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Reply To Question On Mohali Loss

Watch: Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli Engrossed On Serious Discussion Ahead Of Mohali T20I