IND vs AUS T20I: Lightning Forces Sudden Suspension of Play!
Play suspended as lightning strikes, players and fans take cover.
Cricket fans witnessed a dramatic turn of events at The Gabba in Brisbane as the fifth T20I between India and Australia was abruptly halted due to a lightning scare. The intense flash of lightning forced both players and spectators to rush for safety, bringing an abrupt pause to what had been a blazing start by the Indian openers. The weather forecast had warned of possible rain, but few expected such a sudden interruption.
Before the stoppage, India had raced to 52/0 in just 4.5 overs, thanks to a fiery partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill. The young duo came out all guns blazing, setting the tone early against Australia’s pace attack. Abhishek was particularly fortunate, surviving two dropped catches within the powerplay, while maintaining his aggressive approach to keep the scoreboard ticking briskly.
In a remarkable achievement, Abhishek Sharma etched his name in cricket history, becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 T20I runs in terms of balls faced. His milestone was met with loud cheers from the Indian supporters before nature intervened. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, in sublime touch, punished the bowlers mercilessly—smashing four consecutive boundaries in a single over, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
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Earlier in the evening, Australia’s captain Mitchell Marsh had won the toss and opted to bowl first, expecting some movement under the lights. However, his plans quickly backfired as India’s openers unleashed an onslaught from the very beginning. Despite the weather warnings, the match kicked off on time, with both teams eager to finish the series on a high.
India entered the game with hopes of clinching the series victory, having dominated the earlier contests. As the rain clouds gathered and lightning flashed dangerously close to the venue, match officials took no risks—calling for an immediate halt to play and directing both players and fans to seek shelter. The situation remains tense as everyone awaits official word on whether the game will resume once conditions improve.
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