Overview
- Match to be played at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday, with the toss set for 1:15 PM IST and first ball at 1:45 PM IST.
- AccuWeather projects a high chance of rain during the match window, with reports citing up to a 79% precipitation risk and potential thunderstorms.
- India’s spin trio of Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar has been pivotal across the last two wins, exposing Australia’s middle-order against spin.
- Australia have not lost a T20I at the Gabba since 2013, a venue that typically offers early pace and bounce before flattening for shot-making under lights.
- Broadcast confirmed: Star Sports and JioCinema/Hotstar in India; Fox Cricket with streaming on Kayo and Foxtel in Australia, with squads and predicted XIs published by multiple outlets.