Shikhar Dhawan's brilliant 42-ball 76 went in vain as Australia beat India by 4 runs in a thrilling rain-curtailed match at The Gabba.
Marcus Stoinis made an unbeaten 19-ball 33 and picked two wickets before defending 12 runs in the last over to hand Australia 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
The departure of Rishabh Pant saw Australia tighten screws as India went down fighting.
Glenn Maxwell sent the Indians on a leather hunt with a blazing 24-ball 46.
Krunal Pandya had a forgettable outing as the all-rounder leaked 55 runs in his quota of four overs.
Adam Zampa spun a web around the Indians and picked the prized scalps of K. L. Rahul and Virat Kohli.
Chasing 174, the early departure of Virat Kohli dented India's chances.
Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers with two wickets.
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