The fifth and final t20i in between Australia and India On Saturday (November 8), he takes center stage at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane. India lead the five-match series 2-1 and have a chance to register a historic win on Australian soil, continuing Australia’s T20I series record on Australian soil from 2007-08.
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India dazzled with a balanced bowling attack, especially with an effective spin trio Akhar PatelDisciplined pace bowling from Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
Australia, meanwhile, face a tough challenge without their front-rowers against the front-rowers, but they can do themselves proud in front of the home crowd and avoid a third consecutive T20I loss.
With rain in the forecast later in the day – quite typical for this region at this time of year – locals remain optimistic the weather will prevent an uninterrupted match.
Gabba pitch report
The Gabba surface is known for its pace and bounce, making it a dream ground for the fast bowler, especially during the early overs. Seamers often enjoy lively movement and steep bounce at the start, which can lead to batting in the powerplay. However, once acclimated to the dead body, the true nature of the pitch allows for a smoother side of the bat, leading to faster scoring and high pitching.
Adding to the spectacle, even in the lightning-fast field, errant images are ensured even for the boundary.
Teams
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (WK), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Mahili Beardman
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Uculi Kumar Reddy, Harshit Reddy.
Read: AUS vs Ind 5th T20I Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Australia and India?
Gabba T20 stats and notes
- Total matches: 11
- Matches won by batting first: 8
- Matches won by bowling first: 3
- Average 1st innings score: 159
- Average 2nd innings score: 138
- Highest total: 209/3 (20 overs) Australia vs South Africa
- Lowest total by South Africa vs Australia: 114/10 (18.3 overs)
- Highest score followed: 161/4 (18.5 overs) Australia vs South Africa
- Lowest score defended: Australia vs Pakistan 93/4 by Australia (7 overs)
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