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Series Finale at The Gabba: India Targets 3-1 Win Against Desperate Australia
The five-match T20 International series concludes at the iconic The Gabba in Brisbane today, Saturday, November 8, 2025. India enters the match with morale sky-high, holding an unbeatable 2-1 series lead after two convincing victories, while Australia fights for pride to level the series at 2-2.
Match Details and Venue Legacy
| Event | 5th T20I, India Tour of Australia 2025 |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Date & Time | Saturday, November 8th, 6:15 PM LOCAL (8:15 AM GMT) |
| Gabba Record | Australia has a historically strong T20I record here, with only one loss in eight matches. |
Pitch Report: The Bounce Factory
The Gabba track is famous for being a fast bowler’s paradise, offering trademark pace and consistent bounce. This creates a tough early test for batsmen, but once they settle and trust the surface, they can score freely. The average T20I score here is 167, promising a lively, competitive total. The pitch will reward the quicks, while clever spinners must rely on control rather than turn.
Team Dynamics: India’s Unstoppable Momentum
India (Seeking the Knockout Punch)
Captain Suryakumar Yadav‘s squad is focused on achieving a dominant 3-1 series win and extending their unparalleled run of bilateral T20I success.
- Strength: India’s spin attack (Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar) was devastating in the last game, bowling Australia out for just 119. They have proven they can win even when the batting unit posts an average score.
- Selection: With the series secured, India may consider testing reserves like Sanju Samson (who hasn’t played since the 2nd match) or resting a key fast bowler like Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the South Africa tour.
Australia (The Fight for the Draw)
Captain Mitchell Marsh‘s team must win this final game to avoid losing the series outright and instead finish with a 2-2 draw. The absence of key players like Josh Hazlewood and Travis Head has severely impacted their depth.
- Return of Power: The team welcomes back Glenn Maxwell who will look to make a significant impact in the middle order.
- Challenge: The home side needs their star batters to produce match-winning anchor innings to utilize the quick outfield and level the score against the world’s number one T20I team.
Key Player Squads
Australia Squad India Squad Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Matthew Short, Mitchell Owen. Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Axar Patel.
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