Australia vs India 5th T20I Delayed by Rain at Brisbane

Brisbane, Australia — The fifth T20I match between India and Australia was delayed by rain on November 8, 2025, at the Gabba. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to field first. At the time of the rain delay, India was batting with Shubman Gill on 29 runs and Abhishek Sharma on 23 runs, both unbeaten. They had formed a promising partnership of 52 runs over 4.5 overs with a run rate of 10.75.

The weather forecast predicted thunderstorms, and as rain started to fall, the players retreated to the dressing room. Umpires indicated a potential lengthy delay. Commentary guests noted the covers were on as a precaution due to lightning in the area. Fans expressed their frustration over the delay but were encouraged to remain safe under cover.

Earlier in the match, Abhishek Sharma made history by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 T20I runs in just 29 innings. He achieved this milestone swiftly, setting a new record after scoring 11 runs in his second innings of the day.

As the teams faced adverse weather conditions, commentators reflected on Australia’s need for a collective performance after struggling in previous matches. While India aimed to finish the series unbeaten, Australia hoped to even the score in the final match, creating stakes for both teams.

As of now, cricket fans will have to wait for updates regarding the resumption of play.