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Rain Ruins India-Australia T20I Opener Amid Suryakumar's Record Sixes

The opening T20I between India and Australia was completely washed out due to persistent rain in Canberra. India had reached 53/1 in just six overs before the weather interrupted play for good. Suryakumar Yadav managed to hit his 150th T20I six during the brief play that was possible. The match abandonment means both teams will have to wait for the second T20I to begin the series properly.

Key Points: India Australia First T20I Washed Out Due to Rain Canberra

  • Persistent rain stops play multiple times at Canberra's Manuka Oval
  • India reaches 53/1 in 6 overs before final abandonment
  • Suryakumar Yadav becomes fifth player to hit 150 T20I sixes
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of first three matches with injury
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Rain washes out 1st T20I between India and Australia at Manuka Oval

Persistent rain forces abandonment of first T20I between India and Australia at Manuka Oval after Suryakumar Yadav hits 150th T20I six.

"The Suryakumar Yadav-led side scored 10 runs in this over - Match Report"

Canberra, October 29

The first T20I of the five-match series between Australia and India, which is being played at Manuka Oval in Canberra, was called off due to persistent rain on Wednesday.

Ahead of the series opener, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy was ruled out for the first three T20Is. He is recovering from his left quadriceps injury sustained during the second ODI in Adelaide. The 22-year-old complained of neck spasms, which have impacted his recovery and mobility. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress.

Earlier in the game, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field first.

Batters Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill came out in the middle to open the innings for the Men in Blue. Both batters started off their innings carefully and later accelerated. Gill and Abhishek (19 runs off 14 balls) put on a 35-run partnership before the latter was sent back to the pavillion in the fourth over of the innings by right-arm seamer Nathan Ellis.

Following Abhishek's dismissal, Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav came out in the middle to bat. After completing five overs, the match was stopped as rain poured in Australia.

When the game stopped, the visitors were 43/1 in five overs with Gill (16*) and Suryakumar (8*) unbeaten on the crease. The game was resumed after a 45-minute break, with the match being reduced to 18 overs per side.

The first over after the rain was bowled by all-rounder Marcus Stoinis. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side scored 10 runs in this over. After the end of six overs, the team was 53/i with Gill (22) and Suryakumar (12) unbeaten on the crease.

In the 10th over of the innings, which was bowled by Ellis, Suryakumar slammed 14 runs in four balls with the help of two fours and a six before the match was stopped once again due to rain.

Before the play was stopped, Suryakumar Yadav added another feather to his cap by becoming the fifth player to hammer 150 sixes in T20Is, following his explosive outing in the first T20I against Australia in Canberra on Wednesday.

The Indian skipper tonked two towering maximums to become the second Indian to wallop 150 T20I sixes and joined a special club, featuring Rohit Sharma (205) at the top, followed by Muhammad Waseem (187), Martin Guptill (173) and Jos Buttler (172). The seasoned swashbuckler achieved the feat in his 91st T20I.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an Australian cricket fan, I feel for both teams. The weather has been unpredictable here. Suryakumar was looking dangerous - probably saved us from a big total! Looking forward to the next match.
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Priya S
Congratulations to SKY for reaching 150 sixes! What an achievement! 🎉 But honestly, the scheduling could be better - October in Australia often has rain. BCCI should consider this while planning tours.
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Arjun K
Gill was looking solid at the crease. Shame we couldn't see more of his batting. Hope Nitish Kumar recovers soon - we need all our players fit for the World Cup preparations.
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Michael C
The stop-start nature of the game must have been frustrating for players. Good call by umpires to abandon rather than force a shortened game. Better to have a proper contest in the remaining matches.
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Kavya N
Woke up early to watch this match only to see rain interruptions. At least we got to see some quality cricket in those few overs. SKY's sixes were pure entertainment! Can't wait for the next game.

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