IND vs AUS Live Score, 1st T20I: Play begins after rain break, 18-over contest ahead

A loud cheer greets the players as they walk back onto the field. The drizzle has cleared, and the floodlights are gleaming bright. With 18 overs per side now, expect high-intensity cricket ahead.

Good news from Canberra as play is set to restart at 8:30 PM local time (15:00 IST). The match has been reduced to 18 overs per side due to the rain interruption. The covers are off, players are warming up, and we’re all set for a shortened but exciting contest ahead!

Revised playing conditions:
- 18 overs per side
- 3 bowlers to bowl 4 overs
- 2 bowlers to bowl 3 overs
- Powerplay: 5.2 overs

The drizzle has finally stopped and the covers are being peeled off. Encouraging signs as the umpires walk out for an inspection. From the live visuals, it looks like play will resume shortly.

The rain has eased and the super sopper is hard at work on the outfield. Indian players remain in the dugout, chatting and stretching, while the Australians have headed back to the dressing room.

Rain has stopped play! The drizzle has gotten heavier and the ground staff rush in with the covers. Disappointing for India, who were off to a good start.

SIX! Suryakumar Yadav shows his class early as he flicks Hazlewood effortlessly over deep square leg for a stunning six, the first of the game. The Indian skipper looks in fine touch as the runs continue to flow. IND 42/1 in (4.3)

OUT! Abhishek Sharma’s promising knock comes to an end as Nathan Ellis strikes with a clever slower ball. The left-hander goes for an aggressive shot but miscues it straight to Tim David at mid-off. A lively cameo from Abhishek! IND 35/1 in (3.5)

A big moment early on as Australia go upstairs for an lbw appeal against Shubman Gill. Nathan Ellis gets one to cut back in and strikes him on the pads, but the umpire’s call saves the batter. It was clipping the top of leg stump — just enough to stay with the on-field decision. A lucky escape for India. IND 34/0 in (3.3)

FOUR! Shubman Gill joins the party with a neat glance off his pads, sending it racing to the fine leg fence. Both openers are timing the ball beautifully and keeping the scoreboard ticking early on. IND 30/0 in (3.1)

FOUR! Shubman Gill looks to take on Josh Hazlewood and gets a bit of fortune his way. The ball takes the top edge as he swings across the line, sailing over the keeper and running away to the boundary. A streaky one, but they all count early in the innings. IND 21/0 in (2.1)

FOUR! Abhishek Sharma continues his positive start, cutting loose on a short and wide delivery from Bartlett. He throws his hands at it and sends it over backward point for another boundary. India’s opener looking in fine touch early on. IND 13/0 in (1.2)

FOUR! Abhishek Sharma gets going with a cracking shot through the covers. He dances down the track and slaps a short ball into the gap to pick up the first boundary of the innings. Confident intent early from the left-hander. IND 8/0 in (1)

India get their first runs as Abhishek Sharma punchs one straight back over the bowler. It went a little up in the air but safely over the infield, allowing them to pick up a couple. A lively start to the innings. IND 2/0 in (0.2)

There’s a short pause in play as a minor disturbance in the background causes a delay.

Players are out in the middle as the 1st T20I gets underway. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill stride out to open for India, while Josh Hazlewood takes the new ball for Australia.