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 at the Gabba. Currently, India leads the five-match series 2-1 after winning the 4th T20I by 48 runs.
Series Context
- India is aiming to maintain its unbeaten record in bilateral T20 series in Australia.
- Australia will look to level the series at 2-2 and avert a fourth consecutive bilateral T20I defeat at home against India.
- The absence of Josh Hazlewood poses a challenge for Australia’s bowling attack against India’s spin arsenal.
Pitch Conditions at Gabba
The Gabba pitch is expected to offer good pace and bounce, favoring seam bowlers. However, India's strong spin trio—Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar—has dominated the Australian batsmen so far in the series.
Weather Forecast
According to AccuWeather, there is a chance of thunderstorms and rain on match day in Brisbane, which could disrupt the game.
Rain in Brisbane on Saturday could play spoilsport in the match.
Spin Challenge Highlight
Australia’s young and dynamic team will face a tough challenge against India’s spin trio, who proved difficult to handle in the previous T20I at Gold Coast.
Author's summary: The final T20I between India and Australia at the Gabba presents a thrilling contest on a pitch favoring seamers and spin, with weather uncertainty adding to the stakes.