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AUS vs. IND Match Analysis

The series decider between Australia and India will be held at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane, starting at 6:40 PM local time (1:10 PM IST). With India leading the series 3-1, Australia will be desperate to salvage pride in the final encounter. Expect a lively evening under lights, with the pitch offering true bounce and quick runs if batters settle in.

Australia enters the final T20I bruised but not broken. Their batting has shown flashes of brilliance, yet inconsistency has plagued the middle order. With pride on the line and home fans behind them, Mitchell Marsh’s men will look to finish on a high note at the Gabba.

India’s young squad has displayed impressive adaptability throughout the series. From aggressive starts to composed finishes, they’ve combined flair with tactical discipline. With another win, Suryakumar Yadav’s side can underline their dominance over the reigning world champions in their own backyard.

Australia vs. India Team Preview & Squads

Australia

Mitchell Marsh has led AUS with his trademark aggressive intent, but the team’s execution has fallen short at key moments. As skipper, he shoulders dual responsibility—anchoring the middle order and setting the tone in the field.

AUS batting lineup is explosive on paper, boasting power hitters like Tim David, Josh Philippe, and Glenn Maxwell. However, their top-order collapses have repeatedly exposed the lower order. A stable start from Marsh and Short could make all the difference at the Gabba.

Australia’s bowling, led by Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis, has struggled to contain India’s aggressive batting. The absence of consistent new-ball breakthroughs has allowed India to dictate tempo. With conditions favoring pace and bounce, Bartlett and Stoinis will aim to strike early this time.

In the 4th T20I at Carrara on November 6, India posted a competitive 167/8, thanks to Rinku Singh’s crucial cameo. Australia’s chase never gained momentum, crumbling for 119 in 18.2 overs. Despite Maxwell’s brief resistance, the Indian bowlers dominated proceedings. India won convincingly by 48 runs, sealing the series.

Australia Squad

Australia Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.

India

Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership has been both bold and experimental, giving India a modern T20 edge. His aggressive mindset mirrors India’s new-generation confidence, trusting youth to deliver in crunch moments.

IND batting depth has been one of its biggest strengths in this series. Openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma have provided fiery starts, while the middle order, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and Sanju Samson, has added flexibility. With finishers like Dube and Axar Patel, India can attack deep into the innings.

The Indian bowling unit has been a revelation, blending raw pace and spin craft. Jasprit Bumrah’s control and Arshdeep Singh’s swing have choked Australia’s powerplay scoring. Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar’s variation in the middle overs further tightened India’s grip.

IND’s disciplined batting and bowling sealed a 48-run win in the 4th T20I at Carrara. After posting 167/8, the bowlers hunted in packs, Bumrah and Varun strangled the chase early. Australia faltered under scoreboard pressure, folding for 119 in 18.2 overs. The win secured India an unassailable 3–1 series lead heading into Brisbane.

India Squad

India Squad

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar.

AUS vs. IND Outfield Report

[ Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane

The Gabba surface traditionally favors fast bowlers early on, with extra bounce and seam movement. However, it settles beautifully for batting once the ball softens, making it ideal for stroke-makers. Expect an even contest between bat and ball if both teams pace their innings smartly.

Brisbane is expected to be warm and humid on match day, with temperatures hovering around 28°C. Evening dew could play a role, slightly aiding batters in the second innings. A clear sky forecast suggests a full game without interruptions.

The Gabba has produced high-scoring T20s, with first-innings totals often ranging between 170–190. Teams batting first tend to dominate unless early wickets tumble. Anything above 180 could be a match-winning total under lights.

Australia vs. India Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

India led the recent head-to-head battle 4–1, asserting control both home and away. Their adaptability across conditions and superior bowling discipline have tilted the rivalry firmly in their favor ahead of the Brisbane finale.

AUS vs. IND Prediction

According to cricket analysts Australia have a 52% chance of Winning.