Persistent rain has forced the India vs Australia 1st T20I into a likely five-over-per-side contest, with the DLS target set at 71 runs for Australia if play resumes.
With India not expected to bat again, match officials have calculated the revised target based on the DLS method. Ground conditions remain soggy, and the covers are still on, but the rain has eased slightly — giving a glimmer of hope for a short but explosive finish.
Ground staff have confirmed they’ll need at least 30 minutes to prepare the field once the rain stops, meaning time is running out quickly to fit in the minimum five overs required for a result.
Before the interruption, India made a brisk start, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 19 off 14 balls before being dismissed by Nathan Ellis, while Shubman Gill survived a close DRS call in the same over.
If conditions allow, Australia will chase 71 runs in 5 overs, setting the stage for a high-octane finish to what has been a rain-hit opening game of the series.
Fans are still hopeful that the weather clears in time for at least a short contest under the lights.
