India vs Australia Highlights, 5th T20I: Match Abandoned Due To Rain; India Clinch Five-Match Series 2-1

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India vs Australia 5th T20I, Highlights: India clinched the five-match T20I series 2-1, as the fifth and final match of the series finished in a no-result due to rain at The Gabba in Brisbane. Only 4.5 overs could be played, during which India openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill smashed a fifty-run partnership. However, lightning, and then rain, led to play being stopped for over two hours, after which the match was called off. Abhishek was dropped twice by Australia, and registered the world record of becoming the fastest batter to reach 1,000 T20I runs in terms of balls faced. Gill also showed glimpses of his skill, slamming four boundaries in a single over. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir have now won five consecutive bilateral T20I series. (SCORECARD)

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India vs Australia LIVE: Thank you!

That's a wrap for our coverage of the fifth T20I between India and Australia. After losing the ODI series, the men in blue get one back in the T20Is. India and Australia both return to action in red-ball cricket next. India take on reigning WTC champions South Africa from November 14, while Australia face off against England in the Ashes on home soil.

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No doubt that India look the favourites to win the T20 World Cup 2026 on home soil.

India vs Australia LIVE: Abhishek Sharma named 'Player of the Series'

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No. 1 T20I batter in the ICC rankings for a reason!

India vs Australia LIVE: Short, but sweet

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India vs Australia LIVE: Persistent lightning and rain

Play could last only 4.5 overs today, as first lightning, and then rain, prevented any action from taking place. The lightning and rain was so severe that players were asked to remain indoors, and fans in the lower stands were urged to take shelter in the upper stands. We seemingly did not even get an umpire inspection.

India vs Australia LIVE: Match abandoned; India clinch series!

Official: The fifth T20I has been abandoned due to rain. We start the series just like we ended it, with a no result due to rain. As a result, India clinch the series 2-1, having won the third and fourth games!

India vs Australia LIVE: Lightning continues

Lightning, which was the original reason behind the stoppage, also continues at The Gabba. Even if the rain stops, the threat of lightning will likely keep the action away. If the match is washed out, India will clinch a 2-1 series victory, with two games washed out.

India vs Australia LIVE: Still raining

The rain continues to pour in Brisbane. The umpires are all stood near the boundary line with umbrellas on, waiting to come on to the pitch. However, the weather has not allowed for any inspection to take place.

A reminder: overs deduction has started.

India vs Australia LIVE: Covers still on

The weather doesn't seem to have improved a whole lot. The rain isn't too heavy, but the covers are still on. No pitch inspection yet from the umpires. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a resumption.

India vs Australia LIVE: Rain returns

Oh dear, looks like the rain is back at The Gabba. The happiness is shortlived for the fans at the arena. Let's hope this does not last too long. We are yet to have any pitch inspections. We will likely lose a fair few overs as well, if the game restarts.

India vs Australia LIVE: Rain stops!

Great news! The rain has stopped at The Gabba. Abhinav Mukund, on commentary, provides the latest weather update. Fans are slowly moving back to their original seats as well. Let's hope there's a restart shortly.

India vs Australia LIVE: Heavy rain in Brisbane

Heavy rain has hit The Gabba in Brisbane. Looks like we're in for a slightly longer delay than previously expected. The drainage system in Australian grounds, however, is usually remarkable, so we can expect play to resume soon after the rain stops.

India vs Australia LIVE: Rain starts

Right then, rain appears to have begun at The Gabba. Australia legend Matthew Hayden, on commentary, states that this should not be a particularly long delay. Let's hope for the same, because the first 5 overs of action seemed like a cracking game was in store.

India vs Australia LIVE: Valuable break for Australia?

We hope for the safety of all at the stadium, first and foremost. But, coming back to cricket, the weather delay could come as a welcome break for the hosts. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill went simply berserk, and Australia did not help themselves by dropping two dollies. India have raced past 50, and there is still an over of the powerplay to go.

India vs Australia LIVE: Players, fans take shelter

The covers have been brought onto the pitch, as a precaution for possible rain. Meanwhile, all the players and support staff have been adviced to go indoors. Several supporters are also being asked to shift from the lower stands, which do not have a shelter, to the upper stands. Looks to be a severe lightning threat.

India vs Australia LIVE: Play stopped due to weather concerns

Play has been stopped at The Gabba. Commentators mention that the possible reason for the stoppage could be lightning at the venue. Rain is expected as well, but there's none as of now. We await further clarity regarding the situation.

IND 52/0 (4.5)

India vs Australia LIVE: World record for Abhishek, DROP, SIX!

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IND 47/0 (4)

India vs Australia LIVE: 4, 4, 4, 4! GILL!

Terrific batting from Shubman Gill! There have been criticism regarding his strike rate, but he has come out of the blocks in some style today. He slams Ben Dwarshuis to all parts of the ground, and for 4 boundaries in a single over!

IND 35/0 (3)

Ind vs Aus, 5th T20I Live: FOUR

FOUR! Shubman Gill hits a brilliant boundary off Xavier Bartlett's delivery. A good length delivery, Gill comfortably makes room and flat-bats it hard through extra cover as the ball races across the boundary line for four.

IND 19/0 (2 overs)

Ind vs Aus, 5th T20I Live: DROP! Abhishek high on luck

WOAH!! What an over for India as opener Abhishek Sharma survives twice in the opening over of Ben Dwarshius. On the second ball, Abhishek lofts a drive towards the cover but the ball falls down midway before reaching the fielder. On the fifth delivery, Abhishek mistimes a shot which goes up in the air. Glenn Maxwell, who was placed at the mid-off, ends up dropping a sitter. A frustrating moment for the Aussies.

IND 11/0 (1 over)

Ind vs Aus, 5th T20I Live: We are underway

The fifth T20I between India and Australia finally begins. For India, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill will be opening the innings. The focus will be on Gill's batting as he would be eager to play a big knock in the final game. On the other hand, Ben Dwarshius will be bowling the first over for Australia. Let's play!!!

India vs Australia LIVE: Australia's Playing XI

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India vs Australia LIVE: India's Playing XI

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India vs Australia LIVE: Here's what SKY said at the toss

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India vs Australia LIVE: Here's what Marsh said at the toss

"Going to bowl first. Looks a good surface, always great to come here and play at this great stadium. Certainly a chance to draw the series. Lots to play for. Both teams have played some great cricket. Was bit of an indifferent surface. India bowled superbly. Different conditions tonight. No changes," said Mitchell Marsh.

India vs Australia LIVE: Australia win toss, opt to bowl!

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh wins the toss and opts to bowl against India in the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series on Saturday in Brisbane.

India vs Australia LIVE: Pitch report

"There are some cracks in the middle, will be some help for the new ball bowlers. Pitch is hard and there's even grass," reckons Parthiv Patel.

India vs Australia LIVE: Pressure on Jitesh

The pressure will also be on wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, who has featured ahead of Sanju Samson in the last two games but is yet to make a substantial impact. Tilak Varma is another batter who is yet to find his rhythm, managing scores of 0, 29, and 5 in his last three outings.

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India vs Australia LIVE: All eyes on SKY

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India vs Australia LIVE: Gill needs to fire

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India vs Australia LIVE: India's excellent streak

With an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series, India have extended their 17-year streak of not losing a T20I series in Australia and Suryakumar Yadav and Co. will look to finish strongly.

India vs Australia LIVE: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series between India and Australia, straight from The Gabba, Brisbane on Saturday. Stay tuned for all the live updates.

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