India Clinches T20I Series Against Australia 2-1 After Rain Abandons Brisbane Finale

Series Decided by Weather in Brisbane

India has successfully clinched the five-match T20 International series against Australia with a 2-1 victory. The series conclusion came prematurely on Saturday, November 8, 2025, when the fifth and final T20I at The Gabba in Brisbane was abandoned due to persistent heavy rain and lightning. The abandonment meant India secured the series win, extending their 17-year unbeaten streak in bilateral T20I series against Australia.

Before play was halted, Australia's captain, Mitchell Marsh, won the toss and elected to bowl first. India's openers, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, had made a blistering start, reaching 52 for no loss in just 4.5 overs. Gill was unbeaten on 29 runs off 16 balls, while Sharma had scored 23 runs off 13 balls. The sold-out crowd at The Gabba, which had hoped for a thrilling finale, will receive a full refund as the match did not reach the stipulated cut-off of six overs.

Series Journey and Key Performances

The series saw a mix of results and weather interruptions. The opening match in Canberra was also washed out due to rain. Australia claimed victory in the second T20I held in Melbourne. However, India bounced back strongly, winning the third T20I in Hobart and the fourth on the Gold Coast, establishing their unassailable lead.

India's captain throughout the series was Suryakumar Yadav, while Mitchell Marsh led the Australian side. The Player of the Series award was presented to India's Abhishek Sharma, who accumulated 163 runs across the five matches at an impressive average of 40.75.

Looking Ahead

This series victory provides a significant boost for the Indian team as they look ahead to the upcoming T20 World Cup next year, which India is set to co-host with Sri Lanka. The performance highlighted India's depth and resilience, particularly in overcoming early setbacks and adapting to challenging conditions.