The stage is set for a thrilling finale as Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team takes on Mitchell Marsh's Australia in the fifth and final T20I at Brisbane's iconic Gabba ground. With a victory in the previous match, the visiting Indian side has a golden opportunity to clinch the five-match series 3-1. For Australia, even a win in this final encounter would only help them level the series, making this a high-stakes clash for both sides.
Series Momentum and Team Form
As the T20I series has progressed, the Indian team has looked increasingly dominant and well-rounded. Their performance in both the batting and bowling departments has shown marked improvement with each game. In contrast, the Australian team has struggled for consistency. Despite winning the second T20I in Melbourne, they have been unable to maintain that form, with their batting and bowling departments failing to fire in unison. When their batters have clicked, the bowlers have struggled, and vice versa.
Predicted Playing XIs and Key Players
India's predicted Playing XI: Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.
All eyes will be on Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who has shown flashes of brilliance but is yet to play a substantial innings in this series. He looked in sublime touch during his knock at the Gold Coast but couldn't capitalize on the start. The captain will be eager to lead from the front with a significant contribution at The Gabba and guide his team to a series victory.
Australia's predicted Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh(c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.
The key player to watch in the Australian camp is Nathan Ellis. The bowler has been exceptional throughout the series, effectively using his variations to outsmart batters. He has mixed his pace intelligently and demonstrated the ability to deceive batters on any surface. Even at the Gabba, where the pitch is expected to be quicker, Ellis has proven he possesses the skills to trouble any batting lineup in this format.
Match Details and Historical Context
The India vs Australia 5th T20I will commence at 1:45 pm IST on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The historic Gabba in Brisbane will host this crucial encounter. In the broader context of T20I clashes between these two cricketing giants, India holds a commanding lead in the head-to-head record, having won 22 matches compared to Australia's 12 victories.
How to Watch Live
For fans eager to catch all the action, the IND vs AUS 5th T20I will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Television viewers can tune into the Star Sports network for the live telecast of what promises to be an exciting conclusion to this hard-fought T20I series between two of cricket's biggest rivals.
