India made a poor start to its chase and was struggling at 72-5 before top-scorer Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived at the crease to steady the innings. India managed just 140-6 in reply. [break]
Allrounder Hussey returned the best bowling figures for Australia with 2-4 off two overs, while paceman Dan Christian had 2-35.
The next Twenty20 will be on Friday at Melbourne.
Sent in by India, the Australians went 8.55 runs an over to set India a competitive target in light rain.
Wade hit three sixes and five fours opening the innings with Warner, who made 25 off 14 balls before he was the first wicket down.
Warner, coming off Australia’s 4-0 Test series win over India, thrilled the large crowd with an audacious six as he switched from his normal left handed grip to right hand to send the ball careering over deep extra cover into the stands.
Warner hit two sixes and took 19 off Ravi Ashwin’s second over before he was out when he skied Vinay Kumar to Suresh Raina at extra cover.
Wicketkeeper Wade raced to 70 before a rain delay affected his concentration and he was out two runs later after the restart in play.
David Hussey cracked 42 off 30 balls with three sixes and a four before he was out attempting a big slog only to be bowled by Rahul Sharma on the penultimate delivery of the innings.
Travis Birt was caught in the covers spooning a low full toss off Ashwin for 17 off 21 balls.
George Bailey, who made his international debut as captain, remained 12 not out off 11 balls.
India did well to restrict Australia to 40 runs off the 32 balls after the rain break and the wickets were shared among four bowlers with Raina the best at one for 22.
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