Twitter Reactions: Australia edge India in a thrilling opening T20I at The Gabba

Australia pulled off a stunning victory to begin the T20I series against India.

A short rain delay shook up proceedings at The Gabba as Australia accumulated a strong total on the board with the help of Glenn Maxwell (46) and Chris Lynn (37).

Chasing 174 in 17 overs, a thrilling knock of 76 from the opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan couldn’t steer India to victory as the hosts pressured their opponents with a strong display in the field.

It got tight towards the end with the tourists moving from needing 60 from 24 to 13 from the final over, but a brilliant effort at the death from all-rounder Marcus Stoinis ensured the Aussies finished the game victorious.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the match:

India scoring more than Australia yet losing. Australia ke score par laga GST bhaari pad gaya. But a good thrilling game to start the series.#AUSvIND

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 21, 2018

Close one, but Australia got the better of it! Nevertheless, a great innings by @SDhawan25! 1-0 to Australia. #AUSvIND

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 21, 2018

A really cracker of a game to begin what promises to be a really good series. Wonderful innings from Shikhar and useful contributions from DK and Pant but in the end Stoinis handled his nerves well. Good game nonetheless #AusvInd

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 21, 2018

Great fight Australia Great start to the series. Great match by both teams

— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) November 21, 2018

Congrats on the win Australia a bloody good tough and courageous win. This Indian team are a very strong outfit and super competitive too. It’s going to be a great summer of cricket ! See you at the MCG Friday night

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) November 21, 2018

Well done boys good gutsy win in the end and first blow to the Aussies for the summer v India.

— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) November 21, 2018

A great nail-biter to begin. Wonderful innings from @SDhawan25 and some absolute clean hitting by @DineshKarthik but Australia manage to win. Good entertainment to start the series #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/foDHClcT97

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 21, 2018

Huge win by the Aussies!!! @Gmaxi_32, forever the entertainer pic.twitter.com/d7aeLiBeyU

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) November 21, 2018

Adam Zampa wins the Man of the Match award#AUSvIND #Cricket #TheCricketTimes pic.twitter.com/vExpb1RZHG

— The Cricket Times (@CricketTimesHQ) November 21, 2018

maxwell in the middle of another IPL auction audition #AUSvIND

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) November 21, 2018

Such a closely fought game, too bad it dint go our way. This is going to be a cracking series. #AusvsInd

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) November 21, 2018

India run out of steam. Good effort to chase down a tough target but not good enough to win. Well played Australia!

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 21, 2018

Dinesh Karthik in T20I chases:

8 times Not out – 8 wins for India
3 times Dismissed – 3 losses for India/World XI#AUSvIND

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) November 21, 2018

Fielding the difference between India and Australia today. The one complete controllable factor and Aussies have delivered. #AusvInd

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 21, 2018

Australia: 158 runs
India: 169 runs

Winner: Australia

India and Duckworth Lewis: pic.twitter.com/2TaVmLmeaK

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 21, 2018

Anushka: Say those three magical words.

Virat: 4 Run Short.#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/6zOiQzWV71

— Saanvi (@Lil_MissTrolls) November 21, 2018

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