AUS vs IND 5th T20I: The fifth match of the India tour of Australia 2025, played on November 08 at The Gabba, has been interrupted by rain.

Initially, the match was stopped due to heavy lightning, and eventually, the rain started to pour in Brisbane.

After being invited to bat first, India’s Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill gave a brilliant start, scoring 52 runs in 4.5 overs before the game was stopped.

By the time of game stopped, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill remained at the crease with 23* and 29* runs respectively.

Speaking at the toss, Mitchell Marsh said, “Going to bowl first. Looks a good surface, always great to come here and play at this great stadium. Certainly a chance to draw the series. Lots to play for.”

“Both teams have played some great cricket. Was bit of an indifferent surface. India bowled superbly. Different conditions tonight. No changes,” concluded Marsh.

Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav said, “Until you’re winning the game and losing the toss, it’s fine. Want to go out and express ourselves. Always good to understand what the team’s goal is. All batters realised it wasn’t a 200 wicket.”

“All boxes ticked in the last game, just want to continue the same. Always good to win bilaterals. At the same time, what combination you want is more important,” added Suryakumar Yadav.

“Other than openers, this is one format where everyone has to be flexible with batting positions. One change – Tilak is resting, Rinku comes in,” concluded SKY.

AUS vs IND 5th T20I Playing 11

Australia Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh(c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

India Playing 11: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah