Australia vs India, 5th T20I: The fifth and final T20I between India and Australia in Brisbane turned out to be a damp squib with rain washing out play after just 4.5 overs. But the weather’s intervention notwithstanding, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill made sure the day wouldn’t go without a record being created.
The duo had powered India to 52 for no loss before rain interrupted proceedings, with Gill smashing 29 off 16 balls and Abhishek contributing 23 off 13. The aggressive start at the top not only showcased India’s dominance but helped the pair script a new world record.
Australia vs India, 5th T20I: What World Record Did Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill Create?
By the end of the series, Gill and Abhishek had put together 188 runs to become the most successful batting pair in a T20I series against Australia in Australia, beating the previous best of 187 runs held by South Africa’s Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs early in 2025.
The camaraderie between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, from Punjab and long-time teammates in domestic and IPL cricket, has turned out to be one of the biggest positives for Indian cricket in this ongoing T20 transition phase.
Their chemistry was simply visible throughout the series, as both the players varied their approach depending on conditions.
Australia vs India, 5th T20I: Suryakumar on Abhishek-Gill Partnership
India’s current T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the pair, saying, “When Abhishek and Shubman bat together at the top of the order, they put a smile on the faces of fans. They read situations well and communicate effectively. People learn with experience they’re learning fast.”
Australia vs India, 5th T20I: Abhishek Sharma on Fire and Fire Combination
When asked about these contrasting styles, Abhishek playfully corrected the media narrative, “Sir, hum fire ‘n’ ice nahi, hum fire and fire hain (We’re not fire and ice — we’re fire and fire). There was no ice, it was only fire today.”
Q: Your partnership with Shubman Gill is often described as an Ice and Fire combination. What’s your take on that?
Abhishek Sharma: I’d actually say we’re more like fire and fire. The way Shubman was batting today. We’ve been playing together since the Under 12 days, so there’s… pic.twitter.com/lFktkmI5Ia
— GillTheWill (@GillTheWill77) November 8, 2025
This light-hearted banter reflects the growing confidence and energy within the young Indian unit – one based on attacking instincts and camaraderie.
Australia vs India, 5th T20I: India Clinch Series Despite Washout
The washout did little to change the outcome of the series, which India won 2–1 after dominant performances in the earlier matches. Under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, the young squad impressed with their fearlessness, bench strength, and ability to adapt to Australian conditions.
While the partnership of Gill and Abhishek stood out, there have been consistent contributions from Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma, and the bowling unit to show India’s increasing depth in T20 cricket going into the 2026 T20 World Cup.
