The weather at The Gabba in Brisbane has taken a turn for the worse during the Australia vs India 5th T20I on Saturday. After a lightning delay that initially halted play, rain has now started to fall, forcing a complete stoppage in the series decider.
At 7:00 PM local time (2:30 PM IST), live visuals showed ground staff covering the square as rain began to pour. Earlier, at around 6:46 PM local (2:16 PM IST), the big screen had displayed a “severe weather” warning, declaring it “unsafe to remain in open areas.” Spectators were evacuated from the lower stands, and players were moved indoors in line with safety protocols.
Before the interruption, India were 52/0 in 4.5 overs, with Shubman Gill batting on 29 off 16 balls and Abhishek Sharma unbeaten on 23 off 13 balls. The duo had provided a brisk start after Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first.
With both lightning and rain now affecting play, the umpires will monitor conditions closely, but a prolonged delay could impact overs in this crucial series finale.