Rain might have washed out the opening T20I between India and Australia in Canberra, but fans were treated to something even more heartwarming — the camaraderie between Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma.
The two young cricketers from Punjab, who have known each other since childhood, shared laughs and playful banter during the rain delay, proving that friendship can shine even when the sun doesn’t. Social media lit up with clips of their cheerful moments, calling it “pure bromance goals.”
Promising Start Before Rain Interrupted
Before the skies opened up, India looked in control after being asked to bat first. Abhishek Sharma began confidently, cracking four crisp boundaries to set the tone early. He scored a quick 19 off 14 balls, showcasing his fearless intent before falling to Nathan Ellis.
At the other end, Shubman Gill was elegance personified — timing the ball beautifully on his way to 37 not out off 20 deliveries. Alongside skipper Suryakumar Yadav, he stitched a fluent 62-run stand in just 35 balls, taking India to 97/1 in 9.4 overs before rain halted play for good.
Suryakumar Yadav Reaches 150 Sixes Milestone
While the match may not have produced a result, Suryakumar Yadav made history. His unbeaten 39 from 24 balls, featuring two massive sixes, took him past the 150 sixes mark in T20 internationals — making him only the fifth player to achieve this feat, alongside Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, Martin Guptill, and Muhammad Waseem.
It was yet another reminder of why SKY remains one of the most explosive batters in world cricket.
Looking Ahead: All Eyes on Melbourne
Even though rain spoiled the contest, the team’s form — especially the strong starts from Gill and Abhishek — gave India plenty of positives. Their chemistry at the top adds freshness to India’s T20 lineup and hints at a bright future.
The action now moves to Melbourne, where both sides hope for clearer skies and another entertaining clash on Friday.