IND vs AUS 5th T20: Will GG’s Big Move Work?

India will take on Australia in the 5th and final T20I at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 1:45 pm IST. India currently leads 2-1 and has a chance to seal the series 3-1, while Australia will aim to level it.

Gambhir’s Team Strategy Under Spotlight

All eyes are on India’s batting order. Frequent shuffles in the previous matches have hurt consistency, especially at the No. 3 spot. If Gautam Gambhir sticks to a stable lineup, India can either set a strong total or chase confidently to clinch the series.

Suryakumar Yadav Needs a Big Knock

Suryakumar Yadav has shown flashes of his trademark flair but is yet to play a defining innings in the series. His performance will be crucial for India’s batting rhythm and momentum in the decider.

Predicted Indian Playing XI

Shubman Gill (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakaravarthy are expected to make the playing XI.

Where to Watch the Match

You can watch the match live on Star Sports and stream it on JioHotstar. The game promises high intensity as Gambhir’s final selection decisions will determine if India wins the series or Australia fights back for a draw.