Bartlett comes back into the attack. Singles off the first two balls before Gill is beaten as he attempts to pull it over the leg side.
Gill takes a single into the covers to bring up India's 50 in just 4.4 overs.
Abhishek swings hard but mistimes the pull shot for two runs to midwicket.
Meanwhile, the umpires take the players off the field because of lightning.
India are well-placed on 52 for no loss in 4.5 overs. Gill has exploded off the blocks, smashing 29 from 16 balls, with six fours.
Abhishek, who got two lifelines, has made most to score 23 from 13 balls.
There is no rain at the moment as the play stays suspended because of lightning.
Meanwhile, Matthew Hayden on commentary says the weather forecast is showing some heavy rain to hit The Gabba soon as the covers are brought out to the middle.
The fans at The Gabba who were sitting in the front rows have been asked to take shelter into the covered part of the stadium. The players have also been asked to go into the dressing room and not sit outside in the dugout.
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