The first T20I between Australia and India at Manuka Oval, Canberra, has once again been interrupted by rain, leaving fans eagerly waiting for play to resume.
At the time of the stoppage, India were cruising at 97/1 in 9.4 overs, thanks to an explosive partnership between Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill.
Match situation before rain
India got off to a strong start after losing Abhishek Sharma early to Nathan Ellis, who struck in the fourth over. Since then, the duo of Suryakumar (39 off 24) and Gill (37 off 20) have counterattacked with a flurry of boundaries, stitching together an unbeaten 62-run stand off 35 balls.
Australia’s bowlers, particularly Ellis and Kuhnemann, struggled to contain the run flow, conceding 25 and 22 runs respectively in their short spells before rain forced another halt.
Weather update
As of 21:17 local time (15:47 IST), the drizzle has eased slightly, but the square remains covered. Umpires have not announced a restart time yet as ground staff continue efforts to clear the outfield. With overs being lost, a shortened contest seems increasingly likely if rain persists.
Match summary so far
- India: 97/1 in 9.4 overs
- Last wicket: Abhishek Sharma c Tim David b Nathan Ellis 19 (14)
- Partnership: 62 (35) between Suryakumar and Gill
- Run rate: 10.03
- Toss: Australia opted to bowl first
Fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the rain to clear, as India look well set for a strong total in the series opener.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and based on live match coverage.
