India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 1st T20I: Match called off due to rain
India vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS, 1st T20I: First T20I between India and Australia at Canberra has been called off due to rain.
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New Delhi: The first T20I between India and Australia in Canberra was called off on Wednesday due to torrential rain in the capital city of Australia. The game started off smoothly with India dominating the proceedings in batting till the first five overs. It was when rain interrupted play for the first time with India going back to the pavilion at 43/1.
After almost a 45-minute interruption, the players returned back on the field with Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav taking charge for the visiting side after Abhishek Sharma was out 19 before the first break. Both put on a sensational partnership of 62 runs off 35 balls when rain came to halt the play once again.
At 97/1 after 9.4 overs, India went back to the pavilion with the hope of returning soon but rain never stopped prompting the on-filed umpires to call off play. Suryakumar was unbeaten on 39 while Gill scored 37 runs. The second T20I of the five-match series would be played at the MCG on Friday.
India vs Australia LIVE SCORE: Match called off
The first T20I match between India and Australia has been called off due to rain in Canberra.
India vs Australia LIVE SCORE: Still raining
It is still raining in Canberra. This looks like a long delay as the drizzle converted into a proper shower in the city. Time is still left for a 5-over game though. Stay tuned!
India vs Australia LIVE SCORE: Rain stops play
Rain has stopped play for the second time in the game. This comes after Gill and Suryakumar Yadav added quick 54 runs in little above 4 overs of play. Gill is on 37 while Surya on 39. Let's see how long the rain lasts this time.
India 97/1 after 9.4 overs.
India vs Australia LIVE SCORE: Match begins
After more than half an hour of delay, match has finally begun in Canberra. The game has been reduced to 18 overs per side.
India vs Australia LIVE SCORE: Rain stops play!
Just as it was expected, rain has stopped play for the first time in this match. Though it is a slight drizzle but enough to keep the players off the field for sometime.
India 43/1 after 5 overs (Gill 16, Suryakumar 8)
India vs Australia LIVE SCORE: Abhishek departs
Just when it looked like things have started to move on for India, Australia get their first breakthrough. Dangerous Abhishek Sharma departs for 19 after mistiming a slower delivery from Nathan Ellis which went straight into the hands of Tim David at mid-off.
India vs Australia LIVE SCORE: India start positively
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have started off well for India in the first innings. At the end of 3 overs, India have scored 26 runs with the southpaw doing majority of the scoring.
India vs Australia LIVE: Toss time!
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India vs Australia LIVE: India aim to maintain supremacy
The T20 World Champions would aim at maintaining their supremacy in the format. Not only have they flourished in the format overall but also hold a better record over the Aussies in T20Is.
India vs Australia LIVE: Probable XI
AUS XI: Travis Head, Mitch Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett/Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood
IND XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar/Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
India vs Australia LIVE: Rain threat looms
In cool and cloudy Canberra, rain threat looms large over the first T20I match between India and Australia. Though the game would not be washed out but certain rain interruptions are expected in the series opener.
India vs Australia LIVE: Suryakumar under spotlight
While his captaincy has been flawless, his batting is a bit of concern as Suryakumar Yadav has failed to showcase his batting prowess. This would be a perfect opportunity for him to return to form.
India vs Australia LIVE: Hello and Welcome
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first T20I of the five-match series between India and Australia, straight from the Manuka Oval, Canberra. Stay tuned for all the live updates.