India vs Australia, 5th T20I: Weather and Pitch Report for Final Match
The final T20I match of the India vs Australia series will take place on Saturday, November 8th, in Brisbane. India currently leads the five-match series 2-1, having won the 4th match by 48 runs. They have maintained their unbeaten streak in bilateral T20I series in Australia.
Australia aims to level the series at 2-2 and avoid a fourth straight T20I bilateral series loss at home to India. The Australian team faces a challenge, especially with the absence of Josh Hazlewood, which weakens their bowling attack against India's strong spin lineup.
Pitch Conditions at the Gabba
The Gabba pitch is expected to provide good pace and bounce, favoring seam bowlers. However, India’s spinners—Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar—have dominated the Aussie batsmen so far in the series.
Weather Forecast
There is a chance of rain and thunderstorms in Brisbane on match day, which could disrupt the game according to AccuWeather.
"Rain in Brisbane on Saturday could play spoilsport in the match."
Key Points
- India leads the series 2-1 with one match to go.
- Australia seeks to avoid a fourth consecutive home T20I bilateral series defeat to India.
- The Gabba pitch offers pace and bounce advantageous to seamers.
- India’s spinners have challenged Australia's batsmen successfully so far.
- Rain and thunderstorms might affect the final game in Brisbane.
Author's summary: The final T20I at the Gabba promises a thrilling contest with India leading the series, a challenging pitch for bowlers, and unpredictable weather that could impact the outcome.