India vs Australia 5th T20I: Brisbane Weather Update
The decisive fifth T20I between India and Australia is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, at The Gabba in Brisbane. With the series slightly disrupted by rain, both teams prepare for a final showdown that could be influenced again by unpredictable weather.
India's Confidence After Gold Coast Win
Leading 2–1 in the five-match series, Suryakumar Yadav’s India enters the final game with strong momentum. Their victory at the Carrara Oval in Queensland came by a convincing 48-run margin, despite inconsistent batting conditions on a two-paced pitch.
Gill’s Redemption on a Testing Pitch
“Facing question marks over his place in the team and his overall intent at the top, vice-captain Shubman Gill rose to the occasion with a critical innings of 46 off 39 balls on a challenging track.”
Gill’s innings displayed his determination and composure during the powerplay, proving his worth at the top order. His runs provided India the foundation to post a respectable total despite mid-innings challenges.
Collective Contributions Build the Score
- Abhishek Sharma added a brisk 28 runs.
- Captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed 20 runs.
- Axar Patel’s unbeaten 21* helped lift India to 167 for 8 in 20 overs.
For Australia, pacer Nathan Ellis continued to impress with remarkable figures of 3 for 21, keeping India’s scoring rate in check during the middle overs.
Australia Falters in the Chase
Australia’s response fell apart after early dismissals of captain Mitchell Marsh (30) and opener Matthew Short (25). Their departure triggered a collapse that prevented any meaningful recovery in the innings.
Weather Could Decide the Final Outcome
With forecasts predicting showers in Brisbane, rain could once again disrupt play and potentially affect the final outcome of the series.
Author’s summary: India takes a confident edge into the rain-affected T20I finale at The Gabba, where unsettled weather may yet determine the series champion.