#IndiaInAustralia: Which team would win the first T20I?
India and Australia are set to battle it out in the first T20I at the Brisbane Cricket Ground today. The visitors come from a T20I series victory against West Indies and go into the tie as favorites. On the other hand, Australia have several issues plaguing them. They will be eager to give a better account of themselves. Which team will win today?
Head-to-head records, team form and individual feats
In 16 T20Is played between the two nations, India have managed to clinch 10 victories to Australia's 5. Kohli has amassed an impressive 423 runs in T20Is against Australia, which is the most by an individual against the Aussies. In 16 T20Is this year, Aussies have won 9 and lost 7. India have won 13 out of the 16 T20Is in 2018.
When and where to watch the match?
The match is scheduled for a 1:20 PM start IST. The match can be watched live on the Sony Ten Network. The match can also be streamed live on the Sony LIV app.
Rohit could break these records today
Rohit Sharma is currently the leading T20I run-scorer for India (2,207) and is also the second highest run-getter in the world behind Martin Guptill (2,271). He needs just 64 runs to surpass the Kiwi batsman and by end of the series expect Rohit to be the leader. Rohit could end up being the leading run-scorer in T20Is in 2018. He needs 17 runs more.
India aiming to be first team in scripting this record
India overcame Australia in the final T20I of the 2011-12 series. In 2015-16, India won the three-match series by a 3-0 margin. So if they win tomorrow, they could be the first side to beat Australia in 5 successive T20Is on their home soil.
Rohit, Bumrah eye special records
Rohit could become the second highest run-scorer in T20Is for India against Australia. He is joint-second with Yuvraj Singh (283). He could also challenge Kohli for the most 50+ scores in T20Is by an Indian against the Aussies. Sharma has three 50+ scores with Virat leading with 4. JB could end up being the highest Indian wicket-taker against Australia.
India should win the match today
India have the upper hand and should win the match today in Brisbane. They are a settled side and boast of a stunning record this year. Both, India's batting atop and bowling look stronger than the Aussies.
