India Vs Australia, 5th T20I: Weather and Pitch Report for Final Match
The final match of the India vs Australia T20I series will take place on Saturday, November 8th, in Brisbane. India currently leads the five-match series 2-1, having won the fourth match by 48 runs, maintaining their unbeaten record in bilateral T20I series in Australia.
Series Context
Australia aims to level the series at 2-2 and avoid their fourth straight bilateral T20I series defeat against India on home ground. The absence of Josh Hazlewood makes it challenging for the Australian team to counter India's strong spin attack.
Pitch Conditions at The Gabba
The Gabba pitch is expected to provide sufficient pace and bounce, favoring seam bowlers. However, the series so far has seen India's spin trio — Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar — dominate the Australian batsmen.
Weather Forecast
According to AccuWeather, there is a chance of thunderstorms and rain in Brisbane on match day, which might disrupt the game.
"Rain in Brisbane on Saturday could play spoilsport in the match."
Key Points
- India leads the series 2-1 after winning the fourth T20I by 48 runs.
- Australia looks to avoid losing a fourth consecutive T20I bilateral series at home.
- Gabba pitch expected to assist seamers with pace and bounce.
- India’s spin trio has been dominant and poses a challenge for Australia.
- Weather may affect the match with possible rain and thunderstorms.
Author's summary: The decisive 5th T20I between India and Australia at Gabba may be influenced by rain, while India's strong spin attack and favorable pitch conditions add intrigue to the series finale.