Overview
- India lead 2-1 after a 48-run victory at the Gold Coast, with the washed-out opener leaving Australia able to level the series 2-2 with a win in Brisbane.
- Jasprit Bumrah became the leading T20I wicket-taker against Australia with 20, moving past Saeed Ajmal’s 19 after dismissing Ben Dwarshuis in the fourth game.
- Team reports indicate Bumrah could be rested for the fifth T20I, with Harshit Rana in contention to return, and Sanju Samson and Nitish Kumar Reddy among possible inclusions.
- AccuWeather forecasts a high chance of rain and potential thunderstorms in Brisbane, raising the risk of interruptions or abandonment at the Gabba.
- The match is scheduled for Saturday at the Gabba (1:45 PM IST), where conditions traditionally suit pace and Australia have not lost a T20I since 2013.