September 20, 2026 01:14 am (IST)
India win toss, elect to field in first T20I match against Australia
Ranchi, Oct 7 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to field first against Australia in the first T20 match of the series on Saturday.
India have made two changes to their side from the ODI series against Australia.
Spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav and opener Shikhar Dhawan came back to the Indian team.
David Warner is captaining the Australian team for the match as Steve Smith is out of the game with a shoulder injury.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m..
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