๐๐๐๐๐ :ย Australia vs India
๐๐๐๐ : November 08,Saturdayโ
๐๐๐๐ : 13:45 PM IST
๐๐๐๐๐ : โThe Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground), Woolloongabba, Australia
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ :โ 5th T20I 2025
Can Australia level the series at Brisbane?
- The last five domestic T20 games at the Gabba have been won by the chasing side, indicating a clear advantage to team batting second here.
- A score of around 180-190 will be competitive at the Gabba.
- Indiaโs key players for this clash are Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Australia vs India
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
AUS vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis
The fifth and final T20I between India and Australia takes place at Brisbane, wrapping up this series between the two sides. India hold a 2-1 advantage going into this decider, which means they cannot lose the series now and have a chance to seal back to back T20I triumphs on Australian soil.
Australia will push hard to level things at 2-2, banking on familiar territory to get them over the line. Missing several first-choice players has made things trickier for the hosts, especially against an Indian squad brimming with confidence after their previous victory.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Australia Preview
Australiaโs campaign has swung sharply after their win in the second T20I, losing the next two to fall behind 1-2. Heading into the final contest, we expect a fierce response as they aim to level the series before it wraps up.
Travis Headโs absence for Ashes duty has reduced some of their top-order firepower, but the lineup still carries enough punch to trouble India. Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David bring proven experience, while Matthew Short and Josh Philippe add enthusiasm and fresh energy to the mix.
Marsh has attacked from the outset, setting an early tone that often unsettles bowlers. With Head missing, Shortโs role becomes more aggressive, while Glenn Maxwellโs timing in the middle overs could decide how well Australia pace their innings. His ability to shift tempo has repeatedly turned games in their favor.
In the lower order, Josh Inglis and Stoinis are strong finishers capable of clearing the field with clean hitting. Davidโs form has been outstanding; a strike rate above 200 across this calendar year and a blistering 74 off 38 in the third match underline his match-winning potential.
In the bowling department, the absence of Josh Hazlewood was felt in the last two games, but Nathan Ellis has delivered strongly with nine wickets across four appearances. Ben Dwarshuis has added depth to the pace attack alongside Xavier Bartlett, while the inclusion of leg-spinner Adam Zampa has brought back some stability and impressed straightaway
with a four for in the last match. He uses the middle overs well and should again enjoy favorable conditions that offer some turn.
India Preview
India have bounced back strongly after going 0-1 down, winning two on the trot to move ahead in the series. That turnaround has clearly lifted their confidence, and they will be eager to extend that run to 3-1. The momentum is in their favor, and they will want to seize control early in this contest.
Abhishek Sharma has been the one setting the pace at the top, exploiting the field restrictions with fearless hitting. His 140 runs from four innings at a strike rate of 160 shows his impact. A brisk 30 or more from him could once again set up Indiaโs innings and force Australia on the back foot.
Shubman Gillโs calm approach provides stability up front, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma bring aggression in the middle overs. Both have shown excellent intent in rotating strike and clearing boundaries, keeping the innings moving.
Lower down, Indiaโs batting depth gives them a big advantage. Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Jitesh Sharma have chipped in consistently, turning small totals into match-winning ones. Sundar and Jitesh in particular have handled the closing stages confidently, ensuring strong finishes.
Weather Conditions
Brisbane will be breezy in the afternoon with a thunderstorm in spots that could affect the match.
AUS vs IND Pitch Report
The average score batting first at Gabba is 167. The highest score posted here is Australiaโs 209-3 against South Africa in 2006. For this game, a score of 180+ will be needed to challenge the chasing side.
Toss: To Bowl
Owing to cloudy overhead conditions that will favor the bowlers, the toss-winning captain might prefer to bowl first here.
Early evening conditions at the Brisbane Cricket Ground (Gabba) favour a fast bowlersโ rhythm thanks to the hard, high-bounce surface, which can catch batters off guard with extra carry. As the floodlights settle in, the pace tends to flatten slightly and big hitters may find gaps, though the large playing area limits free-swinging boundaries. The surface gives little comfort to spinners, so their role is often about containment rather than dominance.
