Australia vs India 5th T20I Match: The ongoing five-match T20 series between India and Australia has reached its final stage. India holds an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series. The fifth and final match of the series will be played today, Saturday, November 8, at the Gabba in Brisbane. The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will be looking to win the series 3-1. Meanwhile, the Australian team, led by Mitchell Marsh, will be looking to win today's match and end the series on a draw. Fans are in for an exciting match today.
In this series lack of consistency in the Indian team's top order has been a major concern. Shubman Gill's slow batting and captain Suryakumar Yadav's inability to score big are key factors. Consequently, this match could be crucial for both teams on a personal level. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma and Jasprit Bumrah, who have been ineffective so far in the series, will be looking to make an impact in the decisive match. Bumrah, in particular, has had a particularly poor series, taking just three wickets in three innings. Therefore, he has a good opportunity. Furthermore, with one wicket, Bumrah will become only the second Indian bowler to reach 100 T20 International wickets.
Speaking of the playing eleven, it's unlikely that Team India will make any major changes. The series is at stake, and what better option could there be than fielding the same eleven that won two consecutive matches? Consequently, the return of Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, and Harshit Rana seems unlikely, while Rinku Singh, like the entire series, will likely spend the final match on the bench.
Gabba Pitch Report
The pitch at The Gabba Stadium in Brisbane is considered favorable for both batsmen and bowlers. There is ample bounce, which helps bowlers. However, batsmen have also been seen enjoying the bounce. Initially, this pitch will be a good fit for bowlers, but as the game progresses, batsmen may begin to dominate.
AustralAustralia's Records at Brisbane
If Australia has the best record at any one home ground, it's Brisbane. Australia has played eight T20 matches at the Gabba, winning seven of them. They've lost just one, and that defeat came 12 years ago in 2013 against the West Indies. Furthermore, Team India's only match here was against Australia in 2018, losing by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method. This match presents Team India with a chance to avenge their previous defeat against Australia, and in doing so, they could win the series.
AUS vs IND Head-to-Head Records in T20I
Looking at the India vs Australia T20 International head-to-head record, the two teams have faced each other 37 times so far. India has won 22 of these matches, while Australia has won only 12, with three matches ending in a draw. Thus, India's record so far has been impressive.
Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Mahli Beardman.
India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The fifth T20I between Australia and India will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. And live streaming of the match will be available on JioHotstar app and website.
