Rain interrupted play at the Manuka Oval in Canberra during the 1st T20I between Australia and India, with the visitors reaching 43 for 1 in 5 overs when covers were called on.
Before the rain delay, Nathan Ellis made an early breakthrough for Australia by dismissing Abhishek Sharma for 19 (14), caught by Tim David at mid-off. The left-hander had shown early intent, striking four boundaries before mistiming a slower delivery.
Drama in the same over
Earlier in the same over, Ellis almost had Shubman Gill trapped leg-before, but the batter survived after a DRS review went in his favor. Ball-tracking showed the delivery pitching in line and clipping the top of leg stump, but the decision stayed umpire’s call, leaving Ellis visibly frustrated.
Current score and situation
At the time of interruption, India were 43/1 in 5 overs, with Gill (16 off 9) and captain Suryakumar Yadav (8 off 7) at the crease.
- Last wicket: Abhishek Sharma c Tim David b Nathan Ellis 19(14)
- Run rate: 8.6
- Bowling: Josh Hazlewood 3-0-24-0, Marcus Stoinis yet to start
- Toss: Australia won and opted to bowl
The drizzle, which initially appeared light, intensified around 7:45 PM local time, prompting umpires to call for the covers.
