India vs Australia 1st T20 Live Cricket Score Update: Rain Forces Match Cancellation in Canberra
The first T20 International match between India and Australia, scheduled for Wednesday at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, was halted due to rain. Initially, the match was reduced to 18 overs following an early interruption. However, rain forced a second stop while India was at 97 runs for 1 wicket after 10 overs, leading to the match’s cancellation.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Format: 1st T20 International
- Teams: India vs Australia
Match Overview
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first. This T20I is part of a five-match series. The Australian team had recently secured a 2-1 victory in the ODI segment of this series.
Team Lineups
Here are the playing elevens for both teams:
| Australia | India |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | Abhishek Sharma |
| Travis Head | Shubman Gill |
| Josh Inglis (w) | Suryakumar Yadav (c) |
| Tim David | Tilak Varma |
| Mitchell Owen | Sanju Samson (w) |
| Marcus Stoinis | Shivam Dube |
| Josh Philippe | Axar Patel |
| Xavier Bartlett | Harshit Rana |
| Nathan Ellis | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | Varun Chakaravarthy |
| Josh Hazlewood | Jasprit Bumrah |
Looking Ahead
This match was India’s first fixture after winning the Asia Cup in September 2025. Both teams are preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026, with Australia aiming to test their squad’s depth against the defending champions.
As cricket fans look forward to further encounters in this series, both teams will be eager to make an impression, especially in light of recent performances.
