Delhi: The fifth T20I match is being played between India and Australia at the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane. In the match, Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first. There was a sudden interruption in the match during India’s batting, due to which the players left the field and went behind cover.

Interruption in the fifth T20I

The ground staff covered the ground after the fifth ball of the fifth over because there was a possibility of lightning and the weather department had warned of rain. After some time, light rain also started.

After this, it was shown on the big screen that there was “severe weather” and “it is not safe to be in open areas”.

After this the spectators are being removed from the lower stands. The players have also left the field and the ground staff has covered the field. It is likely that this step has been taken keeping safety in mind due to lightning or rain.

Shortly after the match stopped, it started raining heavily. However, as a precaution, the main part of the ground was already completely covered. But, the status of the match is still uncertain.

Great start for India

By the time the match was stopped, India had scored 52 runs without any loss in 4.5 overs. Abhishek Sharma and Shubhman Gill gave a great start to the team, where Abhishek scored 23 runs in 13 balls with 1 four and 1 six. At the same time, Shubman batted stormily and added 29 runs in 16 balls with the help of 6 fours.

Playing XI of both the teams for the fifth match

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubhman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah.