India vs Australia 2017, 1st T20I: 5 reasons why India got the better of the Aussies at Ranchi

India cruised to victory in the first T20I
India cruised to victory in the first T20I

#3. The composure shown by Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan during the run-chase

Dhawan and Kohli's composure helped India chase down the target
Dhawan and Kohli's composure helped India chase down the target

India were given a target of 48 to chase down in 36 deliveries, quite simple indeed. They began well with Rohit Sharma smashing a four and a six. However, Sharma was dismissed during the second over and Australia still had some hope.

At this point, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan joined hands at the crease and both batsmen took calculated risks. Kohli and Dhawan did not play any rash shots and held their nerve to take India home.

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