The series-opening T20 international between Australia and India was washed out on Wednesday (October 29, 2025) after persistent rain restricted play to less than 10 overs. Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and sent India in to bat.

India reached 97-1 in the 10th over against hosts Australia when rain fell in Canberra in the first T20 of the series.

The first T20I between India and Australia have been called off due to rain. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first. Indian batters looked in fine form before the umpires were forced to call off the game.

No result in the first T20I of the series in Canberra, as the match is abandoned after rain interrupts this engrossing match. India scored 97/1 in 9.4 overs but all for nought as the weather had its own role to play.

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