An extraordinary switch-hit six from David Warner and a Matt
Wade half-century fired Australia to a 31-run victory over
India in the first twenty/20 international yesterday.
Australia's tally of 171 for four proved too much for an
Indian team fresh from suffering a 4-0 hammering in the test
series, and the touring side managed just 140 for six in the
rain-delayed contest.
While Australia captain George Bailey was making his
international debut, his bowling unit was chock full of
experience and 40-year-old Brad Hogg, Brett Lee and David
Hussey all got among the wickets to disrupt the Indian run
chase.
Nearly 60,000 fans turned out for the first international
match at Sydney's Olympic stadium.
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