India vs Australia LIVE Score Updates: Series Finale at The Gabba
The fifth and final India vs Australia LIVE Score Updates from Brisbane bring high-voltage action as Suryakumar Yadav’s men eye a historic series win. Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first at the iconic The Gabba.
India, leading 2-1, are on the cusp of a world record — aiming to clinch yet another T20I series on Australian soil. The Men in Blue made one change to their lineup, bringing Rinku Singh in place of Tilak Varma, while Australia fielded an unchanged XI.
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill Give India a Steady Start
Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill started confidently, providing India with a stable platform. Sharma survived two close calls early — earning what commentators called “two lifelines” — but he quickly settled into rhythm with powerful strokes down the ground.
India reached 31/0 in 4 overs, as both openers looked to maintain momentum against Australia’s disciplined pace attack. The pitch at The Gabba offered true bounce, encouraging both sides to go aggressive during the Powerplay.
Playing XIs for the 5th T20I
India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa
Australia Hope to Level the Series
The hosts, trailing 2-1, are desperate to level the series. The Aussies have an excellent T20I record at The Gabba — losing only once in eight matches since 2006. Their only defeat came in 2013 against the West Indies.
Having lost back-to-back games at Gold Coast and Canberra, the Australian camp is keen to bounce back. Nathan Ellis admitted before the match that it’s tough to outthink Indian batters in consecutive games. “It becomes a cat-and-mouse game,” he said, referring to the challenge of facing familiar opponents in bilateral series.
India’s Bowling Confidence and Game Plan
India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy, have looked sharp throughout the series. Their brilliant spell in the fourth T20I dismantled Australia’s batting order on a slower surface. Tonight, India are hoping to replicate that dominance with early wickets.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav emphasized before the game that consistency and fielding discipline would be key. If India win tonight, it will mark their third consecutive T20I series victory against Australia.
What’s Next
Fans can follow India vs Australia LIVE Score Updates on official broadcasters or stream online. India’s focus will be on strong middle-overs batting and keeping the run rate above nine per over. With Sharma and Gill opening well, India look poised to post a competitive total.
Stay tuned for live highlights, player stats, and post-match analysis right after the final ball.
