India vs Australia 1st T20I Highlights: India's Fiery Start In Vain As Match Gets Abandoned Due To Rain

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India vs Australia 1st T20I Highlights: The series-opening T20I between India and Australia was washed out Wednesday after persistent rain restricted play to less than 10 overs. Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and sent India in to bat. T20 World Cup champion India batted for 9.4 overs and reached 97 for 1 before rain stopped play a second time, with Surykumar Yadav unbeaten on 39 off 24 deliveries and Shubman Gill not out 37 off 20 balls. An hour later, umpires declared the match over. The only wicket to fall was Abhishek Sharma, who scored 19 from 14 deliveries before he chipped Nathan Ellis to Tim David at mid-off in the fourth over. Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood bowled three overs for 24 runs and Ellis' 1.4 overs went for 25, with Yadav hitting back-to-back boundaries and a six in his last over. The second game in the five-match series is on Friday in Melbourne, where both teams will continue finetuning strategies for the T20 World Cup in India next year. (Scorecard)

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India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: It's a wrap!

That wraps up the action from the rain-hit first T20I between India and Australia! The series is just getting started, and the next clash is only two days away. Mark your calendars for October 31 in Melbourne - expect fireworks from both sides. Until then, stay tuned and take care!

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: Four more matches left!

The rain cut this match short, but there’s no reason to be disappointed as this is just the beginning of a five-match T20I series! India and Australia will clash four more times, promising plenty of thrilling cricket ahead. Expect some nail-biting contests between these two powerhouses. The second T20I is scheduled for October 31 in Melbourne.

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: Match abandoned!

The match has been called off due to persistent rain, certainly not the result India would have hoped for! With captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill firing on all cylinders, the visitors were in a commanding position. However, a prolonged second rain delay left the umpires with no choice but to abandon the game.

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: India's impressive comeback

India began their tour Down Under with two consecutive defeats in the ODI series against Australia. However, they bounced back in the final match, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli leading the charge in a convincing win. Riding that momentum, the visitors kicked off the T20I series on a strong note, with Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav putting Australia on the back foot. Even if this match doesn’t resume, the performance so far will give the touring side plenty of confidence moving forward.

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: Bad news for India!

The allotted time to complete India’s innings has reportedly expired, according to ESPNcricinfo. If confirmed, this would mark the end of the visitors’ batting effort. Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill were in sublime touch, but it appears we won’t get to see more of their fireworks in this match. We wait for an official word. Stay connected!

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: In case you missed it -

Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch explained that the floodlight curfew at Manuka Oval, Canberra is the reason behind the overs being reduced in the ongoing match, despite only a brief rain interruption earlier in the game. He mentioned that the venue’s lights must be switched off automatically by 11:00 pm local time due to its residential surroundings. As a result, the available window for play had to be shortened. We have another stoppage, and the match seems all set to lose some more overs from this point.

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: Overs to be reduced again?

The match had already been reduced to 18 overs per side following the initial rain interruption. Play has now been halted again due to another downpour, and we can expect the number of overs to be reduced further. Meanwhile, the rain continues to fall steadily in Canberra.

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: Rain returns in Canberra!

This is getting frustrating now. It’s started raining heavily again, and the players have gone off the ground. Australia will welcome the break, as Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav were firing on all cylinders. Gill is unbeaten on 37 off 20, while Suryakumar has raced to 39 off 24. Together, they’ve added 62 runs off just 35 balls.

IND 97-1 (9.4)

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: Huge SIX from Gill!

That was shaping up to be a good over from Matthew Kuhnemann, but Shubman Gill spoiled it with a biggie. He created room for himself by moving to the leg side and then played a slog-sweep for a big six over deep mid-wicket. Twelve runs came off the over.

IND 82-1 (9)

India vs Australia 1st T20I Live: Catch dropped!

Suryakumar Yadav got a life on the third ball of the over when he mistimed Xavier Bartlett's delivery. Philippe ran to his back at mid-on but dropped the tough chance. India are going well after the resumption post rain.

IND 70-1 (8)

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I Live: FOUR

FOUR !!! Shubman Gill shows no mercy to Marcus Stoinis and hits a good boundary. A full toss delivery and Gill takes advantage as he hits it towards the mid-off for a boundary. Good shot from Gill.

IND 50/1 (5.4 overs)

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I Live: We are back

The players are back on field as the first T20I between India and Australia resumes after a rain break. For India, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav will continue the proceedings from 43/1 in 5 overs. Marcus Stoinis will be bowling the first over for Australia after the resumption.

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I Live: Revised playing conditions

Revised playing conditions:

18 overs per side

3 bowlers to bowl 4 overs

2 bowlers to bowl 3 overs

Powerplay: 5.2 overs

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I Live: Overs reduced

As the delay turned out to be a longer one, the match has been reduced to 18 overs per side. The powerplay will now be till 5.2 overs. As 5 overs have already been bowled, India are left with only two deliveries of the powerplay. The match will resume at 3 PM (IST).

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I Live: Good news for fans

As per the current visuals from the stadium, the rain has finally stopped. The groundstaff is removing the covers and the officials are out for the ground inspection. The play shall resume soon.

India vs Australia LIVE: Still raining

The stoppage looks lengthy as it continues to rain in Canberra. The players are currently sitting in their respective dugouts and can be seen having a good time. Stay tuned for all the live updates.

India vs Australia LIVE: It's raining

Oh no! Just as Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill were about to form a good partnership, the rain plays a spoilsport and halts the proceedings. The groundstaff quickly rushes in and covers the pitch. It's a slight drizzle right now, but the game has been paused.

IND 43/1 (5 overs)

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I Live: SIX

SIX! Team India takes a sigh of relief as skipper Suryakumar Yadav comes to the rescue himself. He hits a massive six against Josh Hazlewood as India look to recover from Abhishek Sharma's dismissal. Getting a back-of-a-length delivery, SKY perfectly flicks it toward deep square leg and sends it straight into the crowd.

IND 42/1 (4.3 overs)

India vs Australia LIVE: OUT

OUT!!! Nathan Ellis provides Australia the big wicket of fiery Abhishek Sharma. After getting hit for two boundaries in the same over by Shubman Gill, Ellis makes a good comeback and delivers a slower one. Due to lack of pace, Abhishek ends up mistiming a shot, which goes into the hands of Tim David at mid-off. A big wicket gone for India.

IND 35/1 (3.5 overs)

India vs Australia LIVE: Gill joins the party

As Abhishek Sharma continues to dominate the bowlers, his opening partner Shubman Gill also joins the party and hits a brilliant boundary off Josh Hazlewood. Gill shimmies down the wicket, swings across the line and ends up getting a top edge that clears the keeper. On the last delivery of the over, Hazlewood gets hit for another boundary by Abhishek and ends up conceding nine runs.

IND 26/0 (3 overs)

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I Live: Abhishek's fearless approach

Opening batter Abhishek Sharma is showing his usual fearless approach. The left-handed batter is looking to attack every bowler and steal boundaries. In the previous over of Xavier Bartlett, Abhishek hit two boundaries as the pacer leaked nine runs. India are off to a flying start.

IND 17/0 (2 overs)

India vs Australia LIVE: FOUR

FOUR! Abhishek Sharma starts attacking from the very first over and steals a brilliant boundary on the last delivery of Josh Hazlewood. He slaps the short ball away through covers. Finds the gap and finds the fence as the ball races across the rope for a four. In total, Hazlewood leaks 8 runs in the first over.

IND 8/0 (1 over)

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I Live: Match halted

Ohh! Something bizarre has happened as the match has been halted briefly just after the first delivery. Some spectators were sitting beside the sightscreen, causing some disturbance to the batters. The groundstaff immediately asked them to move away as the match continued.

Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I Live: We are underway

The first T20I between India and Australia in Canberra finally begins. For India, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill will be opening the proceedings. The duo aims for a solid opening partnership, in order to provide India with some momentum in the early stages of the game. On the other hand, Josh Hazlewood will be bowling the first over for Australia. Let's play!

India vs Australia LIVE: Shocking stat for Marsh

With this win, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh has recorded a total of 18 toss victories in T20Is. Interestingly, he opted to bowl first in all the 18 instances.

India vs Australia LIVE: Nitish Reddy ruled out

"Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out for the first three T20Is. The all-rounder who was recovering from his left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide, complained of neck spasms, which has impacted his recovery and mobility. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress," BCCI informed.

India vs Australia LIVE: India's Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.

India vs Australia LIVE: Australia's Playing XI

Australia (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood

India vs Australia LIVE: Here's what SKY said at the toss

"We wanted to bat first as the wicket could get slightly slower as the game goes on. They know what is to be done, know the roles really well. Big headache, good headache to have. Guys missing out are, Rinku, Washi, Jitesh, Arshdeep and Nitish," said Suryakumar Yadav.

India vs Australia LIVE: Here's what Marsh said at the toss

"We are going to bowl first. Looks like a good wicket, always is a nice wicket when we come here. It's exciting. All teams now pushing their bill towards the World Cup. 11 players, few batters, bowlers and all-rounders (smiles)," said Mitchell Marsh.

India vs Australia LIVE: Toss

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh wins the toss and opts to bowl against India in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval, Canberra.

India vs Australia LIVE: Arshdeep not warming up

As per the visuals coming from the stadium, India pacer Arshdeep Singh cannot be seen warming up for the game. It is highly likely that Arshdeep might miss today's match and India rope-in Harshit Rana and Jasprit Bumrah as their two pacers. However, nothing is official till now.

India vs Australia LIVE: All eyes on Abhishek Sharma

India opener Abhishek Sharma will be grabbing the fans' attention for all the right reasons. The 25-year-old batter is in red-hot form as he played a key role in India's title win at the recently-concluded Asia Cup. In seven matches, he scored 314 runs and also emerged as the highest run-scorer of the tournament.

India vs Australia LIVE: India's Predicted XI

India's predicted XI for 1st T20I against Australia: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.

India vs Australia LIVE: Will Kuldeep get a chance?

The focus will be entirely on India's Playing XI ahead of the first T20I vs Australia. Varun Chakravarthy is expected to play as the only specialist spinner with Kuldeep Yadav missing out. While Kuldeep did bowl well in the third ODI, it is unlikely that India will go with three spin options. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are expected to be fast bowling options.

India vs Australia LIVE: Here's what SKY said before the match

"I feel I have been working really hard. Not that I wasn't working hard before. I have had good few sessions back home, good 2-3 sessions here, so I am in good space," Suryakumar Yadav said at the pre-series press conference at the Manuka Oval.

India vs Australia LIVE: Gambhir backs SKY

While head coach Gautam Gambhir was unequivocal in his support for Suryakumar Yadav and believes that he doesn't need to worry about his string of low scores, it is indeed time that the captain lets his bat do the talking. In 2025, the Indian skipper has managed only 100 runs from 10 innings at an average of 11 runs per game.

India vs Australia LIVE: Weather forecast for today

As per AccuWeather and The Weather Channel, the evening session should offer favourable playing conditions. While the day may see early showers (up to 60% chance in the morning and early afternoon), the chances of precipitation reduce considerably in the evening. The chance of rain during match hours (7:00 PM - 11:00 PM) ranges from 13% to 25%.

India vs Australia LIVE: India's defeat in the ODIs

Team India lost the recently-concluded three-match ODI series 1-2 against Australia. The series, which marked the return of star duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to international cricket, saw India getting dominated by the Aussies, except for the third match where the visitors won by nine wickets.

India vs Australia LIVE: SKY's form a concern

The leader in Suryakumar Yadav will nudge the batter in him to take centrestage and start contributing handsomely with the willow when India take on Australia in the opening T20 International in Canberra on Wednesday.

India vs Australia LIVE: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first T20I of the five-match series between India and Australia, straight from the Manuka Oval, Canberra. Stay tuned for all the live updates.

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