In the opening match of the five-match T10 series between India and Australia at Adelaide, India delivered a stunning all-round performance to claim a commanding 9-wicket victory. Australia, batting first, collapsed to just 68 all out in 7.5 overs, marking the lowest first-innings total ever recorded in T10 internationals.
Shivam Dube was the star of the show, producing a breathtaking spell of 4 wickets for just 11 runs in 2 overs, tearing through Australia’s middle and lower order. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj provided excellent support, picking up three and two wickets respectively, while Ashwin chipped in with one. Despite David Warner’s quickfire 16 off 7 balls, Australia never found stability as wickets tumbled in clusters.
Chasing a modest target, India’s openers made the job look effortless. Rohit Sharma led the charge with a blazing 42 off 26 balls*, while Shubman Gill added a brisk 20 off 12 before falling to Adam Zampa. Sanju Samson (8*) joined Rohit to complete the chase in just 7.1 overs, sealing the win with 17 balls to spare.
This emphatic victory not only gave India a 1–0 lead in the series but also etched their name in the record books as the team that bowled out Australia for the lowest-ever T10 first-innings total. With momentum on their side, India looks unstoppable heading into the remaining matches of the series.