India vs Australia 1st T20: Rain interrupts after Surya Kumar Yadav smashes first six of the innings

New Delhi: Just when you thought the Aussies might get a full go at India in this T20 series opener, the skies over Manuka Oval had other ideas. India, sent in to bat, was just warming up with some real fireworks when a sneaky drizzle chased everyone off after five overs. Still, in that quick burst, the Indian top order showed why they're the ones to watch—aggressive, fearless, and already turning heads.

Is the Weather Picking on India Once More?

Talk about bad luck—or is it just the curse of touring Down Under? Fresh off that ODI series where rain played spoilsport more than once, the T20 leg kicks off with the same old story. It wasn't a downpour, mind you, just enough mist to make the umps call time and send the players scurrying for covers. Fingers crossed it blows over quick; we all want to see this one through without the DLS headache.

Abhishek Sharma's Blitz—Fireworks, Then a Fiery Exit

Abhishek Sharma was in beast mode, carving up Josh Hazlewood and Xavier Bartlett like they were practice bowlers. Crisp boundaries flew off his bat, and the scoreboard ticked over nicely in those early overs. But cricket's a cruel game—in the fourth, Nathan Ellis tossed up a cheeky slower one, and Abhishek's big swing found Tim David lurking at long-off for a sharp catch. Out for a punchy 19 off 14, with India on 43/1. Gutting, but what a way to set the tone.

Shubman Gill's Grit: Dodging Drama and Punching Back

Shubman Gill? The guy's got ice in his veins. He shrugged off a close LBW shout against Ellis like it was nothing, then slapped the next ball for a cracking four to rub it in. Even turned a top-edged bouncer from Hazlewood into bonus runs—four more, just like that. Teaming up with Abhishek, he kept the pressure on, making sure Australia couldn't settle. Classy stuff from the young gun, who's looking every bit the anchor-turned-attacker.

Suryakumar Yadav Steps In: That Signature Six Says It All

Enter the captain, Suryakumar Yadav, and suddenly the crowd's on its feet. SKY doesn't do quiet entrances—beaten by an outswinger one minute, he's pulling Hazlewood into the stands over square leg the next. A proper "SKY special," that towering six off just his second ball, screaming intent louder than words. With Gill alongside, the vibe's electric; if this rain holds off, you can bet they're plotting a proper assault on the Aussies' attack.

Where Innings Stand: 43/1 After Five overs

So, India sits pretty at 43/1, Gill is on 16 not out and Surya is unbeaten on 8. The pitch? Flat as a pancake, begging for runs—quick outfield, true bounce, the works. No rain encore, and this could easily turn into a 200-plus shootout. Australia's quicks looked a tad rusty early, but don't count out Zampa's spin wizardry if things dry up. Play's halted for now, but whenever they restart, expect the Blue Brigade to crank it up. Who's ready for round two? This series is already living up to the hype.