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Toss Winner - Australia won the toss and choose to bowl first
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Can Australia level the series at Brisbane?
India are our picks as the winners of the fifth T20I!
| Tournament: | India tour of Australia, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | The Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground), Woolloongabba, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 25.4°C|Patchy rain nearby |
The fifth and final T20I between India and Australia takes place at Brisbane, wrapping up this series between the two sides. India hold a 2-1 advantage going into this decider, which means they cannot lose the series now and have a chance to seal back to back T20I triumphs on Australian soil.
Australia will push hard to level things at 2-2, banking on familiar territory to get them over the line. Missing several first-choice players has made things trickier for the hosts, especially against an Indian squad brimming with confidence after their previous victory.
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181/6 in 20.0 9.05
NZ vs AUS 2025
Australia beat New Zealand by 6 wickets185/4 in 16.3 11.21
IND
Australia’s campaign has swung sharply after their win in the second T20I, losing the next two to fall behind 1-2. Heading into the final contest, we expect a fierce response as they aim to level the series before it wraps up.
Travis Head’s absence for Ashes duty has reduced some of their top-order firepower, but the lineup still carries enough punch to trouble India. Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David bring proven experience, while Matthew Short and Josh Philippe add enthusiasm and fresh energy to the mix.
Marsh has attacked from the outset, setting an early tone that often unsettles bowlers. With Head missing, Short’s role becomes more aggressive, while Glenn Maxwell’s timing in the middle overs could decide how well Australia pace their innings. His ability to shift tempo has repeatedly turned games in their favor.
In the lower order, Josh Inglis and Stoinis are strong finishers capable of clearing the field with clean hitting. David’s form has been outstanding; a strike rate above 200 across this calendar year and a blistering 74 off 38 in the third match underline his match-winning potential.
In the bowling department, the absence of Josh Hazlewood was felt in the last two games, but Nathan Ellis has delivered strongly with nine wickets across four appearances. Ben Dwarshuis has added depth to the pace attack alongside Xavier Bartlett, while the inclusion of leg-spinner Adam Zampa has brought back some stability and impressed straightaway
with a four for in the last match. He uses the middle overs well and should again enjoy favorable conditions that offer some turn.
Nathan Ellis Total Wickets Over 1.5 2.25
Nathan Ellis has been in superb form, leading the series with nine wickets in four matches for Australia. He has impressively taken two or more wickets in each of the last three T20I matches. The Gabba track is balanced, offering both swing and purchase for pacers who use variations effectively. Given his reliability and current form, Ellis is a strong candidate to take more than one wicket in this fixture.
Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Josh Inglis, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Philippe, Glenn Maxwell
India have bounced back strongly after going 0-1 down, winning two on the trot to move ahead in the series. That turnaround has clearly lifted their confidence, and they will be eager to extend that run to 3-1. The momentum is in their favor, and they will want to seize control early in this contest.
Abhishek Sharma has been the one setting the pace at the top, exploiting the field restrictions with fearless hitting. His 140 runs from four innings at a strike rate of 160 shows his impact. A brisk 30 or more from him could once again set up India’s innings and force Australia on the back foot.
Shubman Gill’s calm approach provides stability up front, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma bring aggression in the middle overs. Both have shown excellent intent in rotating strike and clearing boundaries, keeping the innings moving.
Lower down, India’s batting depth gives them a big advantage. Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Jitesh Sharma have chipped in consistently, turning small totals into match-winning ones. Sundar and Jitesh in particular have handled the closing stages confidently, ensuring strong finishes.
The bowling line-up has looked well-rounded and in rhythm. Jasprit Bumrah’s pace and bounce make him a handful on this surface, while Arshdeep Singh has supported him effectively in the later overs. Axar’s precision adds control, and Varun Chakaravarthy’s unpredictable spin, along with Washington Sundar’s tight lines, has kept Australian batters guessing. A couple of early breakthroughs from Varun could tilt the match further India’s way.
Abhishek Sharma Total Runs Over 24.5 1.83
Abhishek Sharma scored 140 runs in 4 matches this series and has three scores of over 25 runs. He is really in sublime form this year scoring 733 runs in 16 matches, averaging 47.0 and most of those runs have come against top ranked sides. Given his current run of form, we back Abhishek Sharma to score over 24 runs in today's series decider.
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jitesh Sharma, Abhishek Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh
Brisbane will be breezy in the afternoon with a thunderstorm in spots that could affect the match.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The average score batting first at Gabba is 167. The highest score posted here is Australia’s 209-3 against South Africa in 2006. For this game, a score of 180+ will be needed to challenge the chasing side.
Total Match Score Over 349.5 2.00
We are set for another exciting match on a high, pacy and bouncy track at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane for the series decider. The last two matches have been a bit high scoring, where both teams have done really well with the bat. Expect another cracker of a contest and we predict the total match score to be over 349 runs.
India to win the coin toss 1.95
We back India to win the coin toss in the 5th and final T20I match of the series against the home side Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Owing to cloudy overhead conditions that will favor the bowlers, the toss-winning captain might prefer to bowl first here.
Early evening conditions at the Brisbane Cricket Ground (Gabba) favour a fast bowlers’ rhythm thanks to the hard, high-bounce surface, which can catch batters off guard with extra carry. As the floodlights settle in, the pace tends to flatten slightly and big hitters may find gaps, though the large playing area limits free-swinging boundaries. The surface gives little comfort to spinners, so their role is often about containment rather than dominance.
India and Australia have traded blows through this T20I series, and even with the scoreline at 2-1, calling a clear favorite for the fifth game is tricky. Australia’s record at home usually gives them confidence, but the absence of Travis Head and pacer Josh Hazlewood has slightly tilted the balance away from them. India’s batting appears more composed, offering them a narrow edge against an Australian bowling attack that lacks depth.
The visitors will look to seize control early through powerplay pressure. For the hosts to stay in the fight, Mitchell Marsh and Tim David must step up the game again and lift the tempo through the middle overs. Unless that happens, India seem better placed to take this clash and take the series at 3-1.
India are our picks as the winners of the fifth T20I!
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