Updated: October 29, 2025 4:33 PM IST 
New Delhi: India are gearing up to face Australia in the opening T20I clash of the five-match series at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday, October 29. Suryakumar Yadav-led team will aim to start the series with a victory and make up for their 1-2 defeat in the ODI series.
The T20I series is crucial for both India and Australia, as the top two teams in the ICC T20I rankings clash in a contest that will serve as key preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled for February-March.
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India have lost only three games following India victor in the T20 World Cup 2024. They will enter the series with confidence after cruising to an effortless title win at the Asia Cup, where the Men in Blue went unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Australia is also under good rhythm in the shortest format of the game under skipper Mitchell Marsh. They have suffered defeat in only two of their last 20 T20Is and have embraced an aggressive, power-hitting approach from the very start.
India and Australia last played against each other in this format in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, where the India emerged victorious.
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score: Rain had the final say in Canberra as India’s flying start was cut short at 97/1 in 9.4 overs. Match abandoned after repeated interruptions.
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score: It’s still raining and things don’t look good. Even if it stops, the groundsmen will need at least 30 minutes; chances of a 5-over game are fading fast.
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score: The drizzle had eased for a moment, but the rain is back again. Covers remain on, overs are slipping away, hopes for play fading fast.
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score: Suryakumar Yadav goes on a boundary-hitting spree, smashing Ellis for two fours and a six in the over. But just as the momentum builds, rain starts picking up, forcing players off the field. SKY hides his bat inside his sweater as drizzle halts play in Canberra.
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score: Suryakumar Yadav survives a scare! Bartlett’s short ball gets extra bounce, SKY mistimes his lofted shot, but Philippe drops a tough chance running back from mid-on. India move to 76/1 in 8.5 overs.
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score and Updates: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill ha stepped onto the field to resume their innings after the rain interrupted the play. Tim David to begin the proceedings
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score and Updates: The drizzling has stopped completely and the cover s are coming off. Umpires have stepped onto to the field for inspection. Play will resume at 3 PM, with the match now reduced to 18 per side.
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score and Updates: The match has been interrupted due to rain, and teh umpires have called for the covers. The drizzling is light does’nt look threatning
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score and Updates: Big shock for India as big-hitter Abhishek Sharma got by Tim David off Nathan Ellis’s delivery. He scored 19 off 14 balls. Suryakumar Yadav joins Shubman Gill. India are 36/1 in 4 overs
India vs Australia 1st T20I Live score and Updates: India has started their innings decently. Abhishek smashed 2 boundaries off Bartlett’s delivery in the 2nd over. India are 17/0 in 2 over vs Aus
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