The revised target of 174 for India seemed too tough as they lost the 1st T20I by a meagre four runs. Hosts Australia lead the three-match series 1-0.

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Australia have failed to fix their batting woes after the suspensions to their star players in Steve Smith and David Warner.

Australia have lost five of the last six T20Is they have played with the most recent one being against South Africa in Gold Coast.

Australia skipper Aaron Finch said that the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul can hurt any team badly if taken for granted.

Aaron Finch said Australia need to find balance in their batting line-up ahead of the important series against India.

After Australia were bowled out for 231 after being sent in to bat, the home side restricted South Africa to 224 for nine, with Marcus Stoinis taking 3 for 35.

Chief coach Justin Langer said the senior players were rested primarily because of the upcoming four-Test series.

Warne was commentating for Fox Cricket in the first ODI in Perth, where he shared his feelings on the Australian cricket's new mantra to get back to the winning ways.

The image showing the rival captains Aaron Finch and Sarfraz Ahmed holding the trophy before the series began was circulated widely on social media.

Sohail scored a patient 110 off 240 balls with eight fours and two sixes before Pakistan were bowled out an hour before stumps.

Cricket Australia said Friday that Mitch Marsh and Alex Carey will be vice-captains for the series starting in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 24.

Australia are slated to play their first Test against Pakistan from October 7 in Dubai followed by the second match at Abu Dhabi from October 16.

Australia are slated to play their first Test against Pakistan from October 7 in Dubai followed by the second match at Abu Dhabi from October 16. 

Finch emerged as the leading run-scorer after smashing 306 runs at the strike rate of 201.31 in five innings.

Finch and D Arcy Short were also involved in a 223 run-stand for the opening wicket, which is now the highest partnership in T20I cricket.

Riding on his 172, Australia posted a mammoth 229/2 in their 20 overs and then restricted the hosts to 129.

Finch led Australia to 117/1 in 10.5 overs by smashing six sixes and four boundaries in an unbeaten 68 off 33 balls.

The Tim Paine-led side's nightmare continued in the fourth ODI as they slumped to a six-wicket defeat despite Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh's centurion knock.