AUS vs IND 5th T20I Preview: Pitch, Weather Report, Head To Head, Probable Playing 11. The highly anticipated five-match T20I series between India and Australia comes to a close at The Gabba, Brisbane, on November 8, 2025 (1:45 PM IST). India holds a 2-1 lead in the series and will aim to secure the win, while Australia will seek to draw the series on home soil. Both teams have had their moments of brilliance, making the series decider a must-watch encounter.
Match Details
- Match: Australia vs India, 5th T20I, 2025
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 1:45 PM IST / 7:15 PM Local
- Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia
- Series Status: India leads 2-1
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioStar
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Pitch and Weather Report
Traditionally, the Gabba pitch offers extra bounce and pace, providing fast bowlers with early assistance. An adaptable batter will be able to capitalise once set, while spinners may have limited impact due to the even nature of the pitch. The average first innings score here is between 160 and 170, making it a fair contest for bat and ball.
Weather also may play a factor, with predictions stating a 30% chance of rain in Brisbane. Humid weather could favour swing bowlers under lights, making the toss a vital factor – batting-first teams have had a great record at this ground.
Head-to-Head Record
India and Australia have faced off in T20 internationals a total of 32 times. India leads the rivalry with 20 wins, compared to Australia’s 11, while one match ended with no result. India’s recent T20 success over Australia – including consecutive series wins – makes them favourites for this match.
Probable Playing XIs
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.
For India, Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive starts and Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership are keys to success. The spin trio of Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Varun Chakravarthy has been crucial in keeping Australia’s middle order in check. For Australia, Tim David will provide some skill against India’s spin options, and Nathan Ellis remains the crucial bowler.
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India comes into this match as a slight favourite given their current form, recent history, and strong spin attack. That said, Australia’s knowledge of Gabba conditions and their powerful batting attack means the contest will be tightly fought. The series finale should provide plenty of excitement as both teams look for a series favourite.