NEW DELHI: The white-ball tour between India and Australia reaches its final showdown as the five-match T20I series concludes at The Gabba, Brisbane. India have already taken an unassailable 2-1 lead after a dominant 48-run win in Queensland and will aim to wrap up the series in style. Australia, meanwhile, will be looking to level the series and finish the tour on a high in front of their home crowd.

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Key Players (India)

India’s campaign has been powered by the exceptional form of Abhishek Sharma, who has set the tone at the top with explosive batting. Axar Patel has been instrumental with both bat and ball, delivering crucial performances throughout the series. Varun Chakravarthy continues to provide control and breakthroughs in the middle overs, while Shivam Dube brings balance and power with his all-round skills.

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India Predicted Playing XI

Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

Key Players (Australia)

For Australia, captain Mitchell Marsh will look to lead from the front, anchoring the innings and guiding his side in the series finale. Marcus Stoinis has been consistent with both bat and ball, while Tim David remains a dangerous finisher capable of turning games around. Xavier Bartlett has impressed with his pace and will aim to provide early breakthroughs as Australia tries to level the series.

Australia Predicted Playing XI

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Matthew Short, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Owen, Nathan Ellis

Australia vs India 5th T20I Match Details: Date, Time, Venue

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 6:15 PM local (1:45 PM IST)

Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

    India vs Australia T20I Head-to-Head

    Total Matches Played: 36, Australia Won: 12, India Won: 22, No Result/Tie: 2

    The Gabba Pitch Report

    The surface at The Gabba is known for its pace and bounce, making it a paradise for fast bowlers early on. Batters who apply themselves can score freely once set, while spinners might find limited assistance. A total around 170-180 should be competitive in these conditions.

    Brisbane Weather Forecast

    Brisbane is expected to have mostly pleasant conditions for cricket, with temperatures ranging between 22°C and 27°C. Some light rain is possible, which could cause minor interruptions during the series finale.

    India vs Australia 5th T20I: Live Streaming Details

    Fans can follow the live action of the fifth and final T20I between India and Australia on the Star Sports Network, with streaming available on the JioCinema/JioHotstar App.