India lost the first Twenty20 International against Australia by 31 runs here on Wednesday.
Aussie wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade was the top-scorer with 72 runs, while David Hussey picked two for 4.
Brief Score:
Australia: 171/4 in 20 overs (Matthew Wade 72, David Hussey 42; R Vinay Kumar 1/28).
India: 140/6 in 20 overs (M S Dhoni not out 48; David Hussey 2/04).