Top 5 T20I matches between India and Australia

#3. Only T20I, India tour of Australia at Melbourne, Feb 1 2008

The Indian team was bowled out for its lowest ever score in T20I

India - 74

Australia - 75/1 (11.2)

Australia won by 9 wickets with 52 balls remaining

Although India has a much better head to head record against Australia in T20I, India’s lowest ever T20 score was inflicted by the Aussies in their first ever win over India in the shortest format of the game.

India won the toss and elected to bat first but barring Irfan Pathan who scored 26 runs, no other Indian batsman reached double figures. India only hit three fours and Pathan didn’t hit any of them. Nathan Bracken proved particularly difficult to play against as he picked up three wickets in 2.3 overs while conceding only 11 runs.

The visitor’s score of 74 is currently the 19th lowest team total in T20I and the fourth lowest by a test playing nation.

The Aussies chased down the target in only 11.2 overs with nine wickets to spare. Although they won, it was evident that it was a difficult wicket for batsmen as Australia only scored three fours and two sixes.

This match was also the start of a three-match winning streak against India in T20 for the Aussies. After this streak, they’ve beaten India only twice in 10 games.