India vs Australia, 1st T20I at Visakhapatnam, IND v AUS, Nov 23 2023 - Match Result

That's that. India take a 1-0 lead but no without a late twist. But the damage was done by Suryakumar Yadav who slammed 80 off 42 balls. If you missed any of the game, Tristan's report will be in soon and you can recap the entire match. That's it from us today. Thanks for tuning in. Until next time, this is me Ashish Pant, signing off on behalf of Himanshu, Thilak and Ranjith. Good night and take care.

Suryakumar Yadav is the player of the match for his 42-ball 80: Very happy with the way the boys displayed the talent on the field. We were put under pressure, but the way everyone came back into the game, was great. [Captaincy] I think it's a proud moment, whenever you play cricket, you think of representing India, it will take some time to sink in but very proud. [Thought at mid-innings] I just felt there will be some dew but, there was none. I knew the ground was small. We thought we will be chasing 230, but the bowlers put us back. We just wanted to be positive. [Batting] Just enjoy and express yourself. I told Kishan one thing, just keep batting, don't think of the target. After 10 overs, it was a tailor-made situation. We knew what would happen later on. I left the [captaincy] luggage in the dressing room. I just tried to enjoy my batting, whether I am batting 10 or 40 balls. There was great support from the ground. [Message after he got out] I told them not to take the the game too deep. The way the boys kept their nerve was great to see. It was a tailor-made situation for Rinku. His composure relaxed me also. [Mukesh's last over] The way all three fast bowlers pulled us back into the game after 16 overs. Incredible achievement.

Matthew Wade, the Australia captain: It was a good match in the end. Inglis played a terrific innings. The young Indian players played a great innings. [At mid-innings] Just to control what we can control. We had plans, but it is easier said that done. We bowled pretty well. Behrendorff and Sangha were great. A lot of positives to take out of it. I was speaking to him [Inglis] if he wanted to go down, don't think that will happen. A great knock. [After Surya's wicket] We wanted to hang in. Ellis bowled a great over. It got down to the last ball. All credit to us and teh boys for hanging in.

Here's Ashish for the presentations.

Ishan Kishan: "Bowlers did a great job. We were put under pressure... Credit to Mukesh Kumar, the way he bowled. Everyone was eager to do well for the team, especially Rinku - it was his first game against a big team. Credit goes to Surya bhai for the way he played. He was taking on the bowlers... Plan was to give just 15-odd runs to the bowlers. The ball in which I got out, he was asking me to take a single. The communication was very good. Really happy because it's a young side. We'll make mistakes, but hopefully we'll come back stronger as a bowling unit."

10.45pm India go 1-0 up in a thrilling start to the T20I series. Stand-in captain Suryakumar leads the show with 80 from only 42 balls - that included nine fours and four sixes - with Kishan cracking 58 off 39, and young Rinku finishing it off in the fashion he showed in the IPL this year. Looking back, that crucial last over bowled by Mukesh Kumar ends up making a big difference, as Inglis' 110 goes in vain.

1 from 1. Rinku on strike, with Mukesh at the other end.

Sumesh: "Super over"

2 from 2

Malik Murad: "A twist in the tale. What a match!"

Bishnoi on strike. India need 2 from 3 balls.

Tanishka: "Rinku, pls wrap it up in the next two balls since it's way past my bed time now"

India need seven, and here comes Abbott. Mid-on is up.

SKY: "I am also following cricinfo after getting out" --- We are honoured...

Australia are penalised for slow over rate, and so only four fielders at most can be on the boundary.

Axar in

Javed Parvez: "SKY says this is where i belong."

Behrendorff

Only another 20 needed. This could be done with an over to spare.