The🦩 first T20I of the three-match series between Australia and Sri Lanka turned out to be a no-contest, with the hosts thrashing the tourists by 134 runs in Adelaide.
Batting first, Australia blasted 233-2 from their 20 overs with opener David Warner scoring his maiden 🐼T20I hundred and Aaron Finch (64) and꧑ Glenn Maxwell (62) making excellent contributions.
𓆏While Warner was the star of the show with a🍰n unbeaten 100 off 56 balls, Maxwell played some eye-catching shots as well during his 28-ball innings that was laced with seven fours and three sixes.
One-shot in particular – off seamer Kasun Rajitha in the 18th over – stood out among the rest. Staying deep in his crease, Maxwell whipped a full-length delivery over the mid-wicket fence with a twirl of the wrists, reminiscent of the ‘helicopter’ shot made famous by India wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni.
Here’s the video:
Maxwell brings out the helicopter! Consecutive sixes for the Australia's No.3!
Australia 1-222 with an over to go.
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
Both the teams will take on each other in 🔥the 2nd T20I on Wednesday (October 3ꦰ0).
