IND vs AUS Highlights, 1st T20I: Match abandoned due to persistent rain in Canberra

Persistent rain in Canberra has forced the umpires to abandon the game without a result. India were well placed at 97/1 in 9.4 overs when the heavens opened up, with Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill looking in fine touch. A disappointing end to what had promised to be a thrilling contest.

If India don't bat again and this is a five-over contest, Australia's DLS target will be 71.

The intensity had dropped for a bit, but it’s starting to pick up again. The square remains under covers as the wait continues and overs keep slipping away. Frustration builds among fans hoping for the action to resume soon.

150+ sixes in T20 Internationals:

205 Rohit Sharma
187 Muhammad Waseem
173 Martin Guptill
172 Jos Buttler
150 Suryakumar Yadav *

Rain picks up again and the players are heading off the field. Suryakumar Yadav tucks his bat inside his sweater as the drizzle turns heavier.

Suryakumar Yadav lights up the ground with back-to-back boundaries and a cracking six off Nathan Ellis. First, he uppercuts a bouncer over point, then drives cleanly past mid-off before launching one into the stands over midwicket. The Indian captain is in full flow and the momentum has shifted sharply in India’s favour. IND 97/1 in (9.3)

SIX! Gill takes on Kuhnemann and launches him into the stands over midwicket for a towering six. The connection was clean and the sound said it all, sheer power and timing from the Indian opener as the crowd erupts. India continue to build on their strong platform. IND 82/1 in (9)

FOUR! Suryakumar Yadav continues to entertain the crowd with his trademark flair. Kuhnemann fired it in full, but SKY got low and swept it cleanly over square leg for a cracking boundary. IND 60/1 in (6.4)

FOUR! A poor delivery from Stoinis and Gill makes the most of it. Steps down to meet the full toss and smacks it wide of mid-off for a confident boundary. That’s the first four since play resumed, a sign that India are finding rhythm again. IND 50/1 in (5.4)

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)