India vs Australia: Interesting T20I statistical trivia

Over the years, the India vs Australia rivalry has become the most talked about and most eagerly anticipated rivalry in cricket, especially for Indian fans, after India-Pakistan bilateral cricket relations were stalled. Ahead of the first T20I between India and Australia of the three match series on Tuesday, TimesofIndia.com here takes a look at some very interesting statistical trivia about India vs Australia in T20I cricket:1. Of the last six matches played between the two teams, three matches each have been won by India and Australia. 2. In the last encounter between the two teams at Sydney on December 8, 2020 (3rd T20I of the series), Virat Kohli had played an outstanding innings of 85 off 61 balls an innings embellished with four fours and three sixes. However, his innings went in vain, as India lost the match by 12 runs.

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3. Kohli's unbeaten 85, as above, remains his highest score in a losing cause away from home in T20Is - his second highest overall, behind the 89 not out against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium on March 31, 2016 - a match India lost by 7 wickets. 4. Australia had lost the first four matches to India on Indian soil between October 20, 2007 and October 7, 2017 - one each at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, Rajkot, Mohali and Ranchi before winning the next three between October 10, 2017 and February 27, 2019 - one each at Guwahati, Visakhapatnam and