With the guests leading the series 2-1, Australia and India are set to lock horns in the 5th and final T20I on Saturday, 8th November. The venue for this clash is The Gabba, with the match set to begin at 1:45 PM IST. Ahead of this exciting encounter, be sure to check out our Australia vs India 5th T20I props, stats, head-to-head record, pitch report, squads, and match-winner prediction.
Australia vs India 5th T20I Props
Stats
- Shubman Gill scored 46 runs in the last T20I against Australia.
- Mitchell Marsh scored 30 runs in the last T20I against India.
- The average first innings score in the past T20I matches at the Gabba is 159 runs.
The Gabba Pitch Report
The pitch at The Gabba is considered to be the truest wicket in Australia. It generally offers healthy bounce and carry for the fast bowlers, while the consistent bounce allows stroke-makers to play their shots with confidence.
In T20 matches here, teams batting first have enjoyed more success, winning eight out of eleven games. The average first innings score at the venue is 159, while the average second innings score is 138, showing that setting a target often proves to be an advantage.
Australia vs India Head to Head Record
India and Australia faced off in 36 T20I matches till date, where India holds the upperhand with 22 wins, while Australia won 12 matches and two matches ended in no result. In the last five head to head matches between these teams India managed to win three.
- Matches Played: 36
- Australia Won: 12
- India Won: 22
- No Result: 2
Australia vs India Squads
Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Tim David, Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Philippe, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Ben Dwarshuis
India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma
Australia vs India 5th T20I Match Winner Prediction
India enter the final T20I with strong momentum and a well-balanced side. Shubman Gill's recent form and the team's depth in both batting and bowling make them tough to beat. Australia have relied heavily on individual performances like Mitchell Marsh's, but India's consistency and superior head-to-head record give them the upper hand. With better form and confidence, India are favourites to win the 5th T20I and seal the series.
Our Prediction: India to Win!
