Best pictures from the 1st T20I match between Australia and India

Picturesque Adelaide OvalAdelaide Oval witnessed a colorful match today between two cricket giants – Australia and India. The visitors emerged as winners in the first twenty20 international as they defeated Australia by 37 runs.Asked to bat, India scored 188/3 in 20 overs, thanks to Virat Kohli's powerful 90 not out from 55 deliveries and Suresh Raina's 41. In reply, the hosts were bowled out for 151 in 19.3 overs. Captain Aaron Finch was Australia's highest scorer with 44.Young pacer Jasprit Bumrah starred on his T20I debut by picking up three wickets for 23 runs, while another debutant, Hardik Pandya, bagged 2-37. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja was equally effective, picking up two wickets for 21 runs in four overs.Here are the best moments from the Adelaide game:

#1 Prior to match

Indian and Australian cricket fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to first game of the Twenty20 International match between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia.

India celebrate January 26 as their Republic Day and Australia as Australia Day. Fans of both the countries were all set and ready for the big game, their enthusiasm was electrifying.

#2 Anthem

Players line up for the anthem ceremony before the first game of the Twenty20 International match between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia.

#3 Happy debutant

Travis Head of Australia receives his Australian cap from former Australian player Jason Gillespie during the first Twenty20 International match between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia.

#4 Indian openers

India’s Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan walk out onto the field to bat in the first Twenty20 International match between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval today in Adelaide, Australia. Rohit failed to convert his good start into any big innings and Shikhar’s poor Twenty20 run continued as he got out cheaply.

#5 Watson starts

When all eyes were on him, he performed! Shane Watson of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Rohit Sharma of India at Adelaide Oval today in Adelaide, Australia.

Watson removed Rohit and Dhawan in the very first over he bowled. He brought relief to Australia when Rohit was looking dangerous.

#6 The best partnership

Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli pushed Australia back to backfoot with their splendid partnership of 134 runs. Running between the wickets, shot selections, etc. everything was perfect and helped India post a respectable total against Australia in the first Twenty20 International match today at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia.

#7 Virat Kohli\'s brilliant 90

Virat Kohli truly led team India from the front and made sure everything was in control. His innings of 90 runs included 9 fours and 2 biggies.

#8 Kohli\'s special for Smith

This how Virat Kohli reacted after taking a catch to dismiss Steven Smith of Australia during the first Twenty20 International today at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. Definitely, there was more to what we see.

#9 Ashwin-Jadeja spin web

Ravichandran Ashwin was dropped after first two one-day international matches. He picked two important top-order Australian wickets today to bring India back in the game. If the Aussies failed to play Ashwin in Australia, then imagine them against him in the upcoming ICC World T20.

Ravindra Jadeja did some smart quick bowling to trap Australian batsmen. He proved economical with Ashwin as both the spinners helped India get back in the game when Australian openers started the game with the feast fiery.

#10 Pandya\'s comeback

He became the most expensive (in terms of runs given) debutant in the history of T20I after his first over in the match. But what a comeback Hardik Pandya made by picking two Australian wickets in consecutive deliveries.

Australian wicket-keeper batsman Matthew Wade definitely not like how Pandya reacted after dismissing him. Aggressive Indian bowler was on fire!

#11 Bumrah\'s magic arm

Jasprit Bumrah made a dream debut for team India today as the Australian batsmen failed to pick his slinger-arm action. He was clearly India's most impressive bowler today. Just difficult to read his pace with that unorthodox action. The debutant picked three wickets.

#12 Happy Dhoni

A big relief for the Indian captain MS Dhoni as his team started the Twenty20 international series on a winning note. He knows the positives of beating Australia in Australia ahead of the ICC World T20 which going to be held in India.