India, Feb. 15 -- Riding high on the confidence gained over the past few months, India made a commanding start to their Australia tour, defeating the hosts by 21 runs via the DLS method in a rain-truncated first T20I at the SCG.

Medium-pacer Arundhati Reddy delivered a career-best performance, claiming 4 for 22 to help bundle Australia out for 133 in 18 overs.

In Sophie Molineux's first match as captain, Australia would not have anticipated being bowled out inside 20 overs in familiar conditions. Credit goes to India's disciplined and incisive bowling attack, led by Reddy, who struck in each of her four overs.

Australia were well-placed at 68/2 after seven overs and appeared set for a formidable total. However, a stunning running catch...