Visakhapatnam, Nov 23 (PTI) Josh Inglis smashed his maiden century in the format to power Australia to 208 for three against India in the first T20 International of the five-match series, here on Thursday.

Inglis smashed a fiery 110 off just 50 balls with the help of 11 boundaries and eight sixes to propel Australia to the massive total.

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Besides Inglis, Steve Smith made 52 off 41 deliveries with the help of eight boundaries.

For India, Prasidh Krishna (1/50) and Ravi Bishnoi (1/54) picked up one wicket apiece.

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Brief Scores: Australia 208 for 3 in 20 overs (Josh Inglis 110, Steve Smith 52; Prasidh Krishna 1/50). PTI SSC

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