The India vs Australia T20I in Canberra ended without a result after relentless rain, but Suryakumar Yadav’s return to form gave Indian fans something to cheer about. His unbeaten 39 off 23 balls, combined with Shubman Gill’s 37, lifted India to 97 for 1 in 9.4 overs before the weather took control.
Suryakumar Yadav Regains Touch in India vs Australia T20I
The innings of Suryakumar Yadav reminded everyone of his IPL brilliance. After a dropped chance on 18, he punished Nathan Ellis with two fours and a six in one over. The fluent stroke play showed that his timing had returned. Even as clouds gathered, he kept attacking the bowlers confidently during the India vs Australia T20I in Canberra.
Gill played smartly between interruptions, rotating strike and punishing loose balls. Earlier, Abhishek Sharma opened aggressively on debut, stepping down the pitch to Josh Hazlewood and driving through point. However, he fell to a mistimed shot off Ellis that landed in Tim David’s hands at mid-off.
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Hazlewood and Ellis Challenge India’s Top Order
The fifth over brought an intense face-off between Hazlewood and Suryakumar Yadav. A fiery bouncer and a seaming delivery tested his control, yet he responded with a flick for six over square leg. Meanwhile, Gill’s slog-sweep against Matt Kuhnemann showcased India’s intent before rain returned.
Rain Ends Promising Start to India vs Australia T20I in Canberra
Only 9.4 overs were possible before the downpour ended play. The match had already been shortened to 18 overs per side. India stuck with the same spin trio from the Asia Cup final — Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy — while Jasprit Bumrah led the pace unit. Australia missed Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, and Adam Zampa for various reasons.
Although the game ended early, India will take confidence from Suryakumar Yadav’s return to form heading into the next India vs Australia T20I. His intent and fluency could set the tone for the remainder of the series.
