Australia has won the toss and chose to bowl first in the 5th India vs Australia T20I at the Gabba, Brisbane. The match began at 1:45 PM IST. India made one change; Rinku Singh replaced Tilak Varma. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, already holds a 2–1 lead in the five-match series. A win here would seal the series 3–1 for India, while a victory for Australia would level it 2–2.
Under Suryakumar Yadavâ€s captaincy, India enters the decider after a 48-run win in the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval. Batting first, India made 167/8, led by Shubman Gillâ€s 46, with key contributions from Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and Suryakumar. The bowlers bowled out Australia for 119 in 18.2 overs. Washington Sundar took 3 wickets for just 3 runs, while Axar Patel and Dube claimed two each.
India are unbeaten in their last nine multi-game T20I series, including six straight wins. Shubman Gill has scored 103 runs in the series, while Sundar has impressed with both bat and ball. In head-to-head T20Is, India leads Australia 22–12 in 36 matches. However, Australia has not lost a T20I at the Gabba since 2013, a record India will look to end.
India vs Australia 5th T20 2025: Playing XI
The Indian playing XI for the India vs Australia Twenty20 match includes Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah.
For Australia, the playing eleven includes Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa.
Here is the team lineup of India and Australia for the 5th T20I:
Indiaâ€s Playing XIAustraliaâ€s Playing XISuryakumar Yadav (C)Mitchell Marsh (C)Shubman Gill (VC)Matthew ShortAbhishek SharmaJosh InglisRinku SinghGlenn MaxwellJitesh SharmaTim DavidShivam DubeJosh PhilippeAxar PatelMarcus StoinisVarun ChakaravarthyXavier BartlettWashington SundarNathan EllisJasprit BumrahBen DwarshuisArshdeep SinghAdam Zampa
India vs Australia: Weather and Pitch Report for 5th T20I
For the India vs Australia 5th T20I, the weather could be a major concern. AccuWeather predicts a humid, overcast evening with a 79% chance of rain and around 90% humidity. Cloud cover will be close to 99%, and possible thunderstorms may interrupt or delay the match.
The Gabba pitch in Brisbane offers pace and bounce, helping fast bowlers early on with movement and good carry. Once settled, bowlers can score freely on its true surface, while spinners get minimal assistance. The average first-innings score usually falls between 160 and 170, making it a fair contest between bat and ball.
FAQs.
Q. Who is the current T20I captain of the Indian cricket team?
A.Suryakumar Yadav is the current T20I captain of the Indian cricket team.
Q. Why is Pat Cummins not playing in this India vs Australia series?
A.Pat Cummins is not playing in the India vs Australia series because he is suffering from a back injury.
Q. Why is Josh Hazlewood not playing?
A.Josh Hazlewood is not playing in the 5th India vs Australia T20I because he is managing his workload and is also preparing for the upcoming Ashes series.
Q. Who is the current T20I captain of the Australian cricket team?
A.Mitchell Marsh is the current T20I captain of the Australian cricket team.
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