IND vs AUS 5th T20I Preview: Team Analysis, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Match Prediction

IND vs AUS 5th T20I Preview & Prediction: India will face Australia in the 5th T20I of the India Tour of Australia 2025 on Saturday, November 8 2025, at the Brisbane Cricket Ground (Gabba), starting at 01:45 PM IST.

India leads the series 2-1 and will be looking to win another T20I series on Australian soil. Meanwhile, the hosts will be looking to level the series 2-2 and end their campaign on a high note.

In this article, we take a look at the IND vs AUS 5th T20I Match Preview, Pitch Report, Prediction & Stats.

Match Details – IND vs AUS 5th T20I

IND vs AUS Team Preview & Analysis

India

After losing the first T20I, India has made a strong comeback, winning two consecutive matches to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Consistent performances from both batsmen and bowlers have made the team appear confident and balanced.

Abhishek Sharma has provided a quick start in the powerplay, while Shubman Gill’s top-order composure has anchored several innings. Suryakumar Yadav has led the way with his aggressive batting in the middle overs, and Tilak Verma has supported him with excellent rotation and boundaries.

Lower order, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Jitesh Sharma have added crucial runs, helping India post a strong performance. On the bowling front, Jasprit Bumrah’s pace and versatility have kept Australia in check, while Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy have provided excellent support.

Key Players to Watch:

Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar

Australia

Australia will be looking to bounce back after losing two consecutive matches. They have struggled in the absence of key players like Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood, but they still have a capable squad.

Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David bring experience and power-hitting ability. Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Short will be crucial to ensuring consistency in the middle overs.

In bowling, Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa have performed exceptionally well – Ellis has been consistent in the death overs, and Zampa has been consistent in the middle overs. Ben Dwarshuis and Xavier Bartlett will look to build on their early breakthroughs.

Key Players to Watch:

Mitchell Marsh, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

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IND vs AUS  Predicted Playing XI

India  Playing XI

1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Shubman Gill
3. Suryakumar Yadav (c)
4. Tilak Varma
5. Axar Patel
6. Washington Sundar
7. Jitesh Sharma (wk)
8. Shivam Dube
9. Arshdeep Singh
10. Varun Chakaravarthy
11. Jasprit Bumrah

Australia Playing XI

1. Mitchell Marsh (c)
2. Matthew Short
3. Josh Inglis (wk)
4. Tim David
5. Josh Philippe
6. Marcus Stoinis
7. Glenn Maxwell
8. Ben Dwarshuis
9. Xavier Bartlett
10. Nathan Ellis
11. Adam Zampa

IND vs AUS Pitch Report – Brisbane Cricket Ground (Gabba)

The Gabba pitch is known for its pace, bounce, and carry, which favours fast bowlers in the early stages. Batsmen will need to adjust to the bounce quickly, but once they settle in, runs can be easily scored.

The average first innings score at this ground is around 167, and chasing a target of over 180 can be challenging.

Spinners will find limited support here – their primary role will be to restrict runs rather than take wickets.

Toss: The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first, given the overcast conditions and early seam movement.

Weather Forecast- Brisbane

Weather Advisory: A few storms are expected in the afternoon, but play will be possible with minimal disruption.

IND vs AUS 5th T20I Win Prediction

Prediction: India are likely to win the 5th T20I and seal the series 3-1 on Australian soil.