India stifles Australia’s chase in Canberra to take 1-0 lead in T20 series

Justin Langer clashed with match referee David Boon before a controversial concussion substitution allowed Yuzvendra Chahal to spin India to victory in the opening Twenty20 international.

In a dramatic match at Canberra’s Manuka Oval, Australia fell 11 runs short of India’s 7-161, with the loss added to by a leg injury suffered by captain Aaron Finch.

Australia’s chase stumbled after an 56-run opening stand between Finch and D’Arcy Short, with Chalal taking 3-25 to be named man of the match.

After starting the game on the bench, Chalal was brought in to the match as a concussion replacement for Ravindra Jadeja at the change of innings.

Jadeja top edged a Mitchell Starc bouncer into his helmet while batting in the final over of India’s…