1st T20I in Pics: Jadeja, Chahal, Natarjan Give India 1-0 Lead in Canberra

India have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series with 11-run win over Australia in Canberra.

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Australia Opt to Field

Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to field first against India in Canberra. (AFP Photo)

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Star Gets Early Breakthrough

Mitchell Starc gave Australia an early success as he bowled Shikhar Dhawan for 1. (AFP Photo)

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Rahul Hits Fifty

KL Rahul went on to hit a half-century - 51 off 40. His dismissal in the 14th over left India in a tricky spot. (AFP Photo)

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Jadeja's Late Blitz

However, in-form Ravindra Jadeja battled a hamstring issue to blast unbeaten 44 off 23 and pushed India to a decent 161/7. (AFP Photo)

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Jadeja Substituted

However, during the innings break, India substituted Jadeja with Yuzvendra Chahal after the allrounder was diagnosed with concussion. (AFP Photo)

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Finch Gives Solid Start

Australia opener Finch (35) led a good start while adding 56 runs for the first wicket. (AFP Photo)

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Butterfinger India

The Indian fielders, including captain Virat Kohli, dropped two catches in as many deliveries. (AFP Photo)

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Flying Pandya

And then came the turnaround when Hardik Pandya produced a stunning dive to get rid of Finch. (AFP Photo)

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The Comeback

As if inspired by Pandya's effort, India launched a terrific comeback with Australia losing six wickets for 71 runs. (AFP Photo)

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Done & Dusted

Australia eventually finished on 150/7 as India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. (AFP Photo)