Following India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's unbeaten 71 runs off 30 balls in the first T20I against Australia, Suresh Raina said, "What a brilliant way to end the innings Hardik, congratulations on your half-century." He added, "Fantastic performance boys, let's win this." It is Hardik's second half-century in T20Is. India put up a total of 208/6 in 20 overs.