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Ind vs Aus, 1st T20I: Match Abandoned Due to Rain

The first T20 International against Australia was called off after a steady spell of shower

By :  PTI
By :  DC Web Desk
Update: 2025-10-29 07:50 GMT
Rain played spoilsport in opening T20 International between India and Australia. (Photo: BCCI)
Canberra: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav was back in his element with some spectacular hits but inclement weather proved to be a complete dampener as the first T20 International against Australia was called off after a steady spell of shower here on Wednesday.
With his deputy Shubman Gill (37 not out off 20 balls) also in good nick, Suryakumar showed controlled aggression before unleashing a flurry of attractive strokes en route his unbeaten 39 off 24 balls. The duo added 62 runs off 35 balls for the second wicket and both looked good for big scores which was not to be in the end.
Suryakumar, who has had a strike-rate of less than 110 and managed only 100 runs in 2025, showed why he was once world's No. 1 ranked T20 batter as he picked up a Josh Hazlewood delivery and deposited it over square leg fence.
That was the shot of confidence that Suryakumar needed in his armoury. It only helped that Manuka Oval strip had good bounce and carry, two essential co-factors in the Indian skipper's game.
He farmed the strike for some time till he reached 20 before breaking the shackles off Nathan Ellis' over, the 10th of the innings, as he uppishly square-cut, followed by an off-drive and then a huge pull over mid-wicket for a six before the heavens opened up.
At the other end, Gill blended caution and aggression with some lusty blows, including a slog-swept six over cow corner off left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann which effectively opened the floodgates.
There were two breaks across the 9.4 overs that India had to endure and after the first break, next 4.4 overs turned out to be very productive for the visitors with 54 runs coming during that phase. The rain also meant that the ball was getting wet and Australian bowlers found it difficult to grip.
Earlier, Abhishek Sharma (19 off 14 balls), who started the onslaught with three fours off Xavier Bartlett, couldn't gauge Ellis' back-of-the-hand slower delivery which was pouched by the mid-off fielder after the southpaw failed to get the required elevation.
This was after Gill had smashed Ellis for a couple of boundaries to get going.
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2025-10-29 11:05 GMT
Match abandoned due to rain

The first T20I between Australia and India has been abandoned due to rain.

2025-10-29 09:55 GMT
Rain stops play

Once again rain has stopped the play between India and Australia in Canberra.

2025-10-29 09:52 GMT
Gill, Suryakumar Going Strong for India

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav are stitching together a solid partnership, keeping India in control after a steady start. Both batters are rotating the strike well and punishing loose deliveries as India build towards a strong total.

India 97/1 in 9.3 overs

2025-10-29 09:44 GMT
India 63/1 in 7 Overs

India’s Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav are building a solid partnership, eyeing a strong total on the board.

India 63/1 in 7 overs.

2025-10-29 09:24 GMT
Match reduced to 18 overs

The match has been reduced to 18 overs per side. 3 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 4 overs and 2 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 3 overs each.

2025-10-29 09:23 GMT
Play to start at 3 PM

The 1st T20I match between India and Australia will resume at 3 PM (IST). 

2025-10-29 08:48 GMT
Rain stops play

Rain interrupts play between India and Australia in Canberra.

India 43/1 in 5 overs.

2025-10-29 08:38 GMT
Abhishek Sharma departs for 19

India loses first wicket, Abhishek Sharma departs after making 19 runs.


India 35/1 in 3.5 overs.

2025-10-29 08:28 GMT
India 17/0 in 2 overs

India reach 17/0 at the end of 2 overs

2025-10-29 08:03 GMT
Australia Playing XI

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

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