Australia fight to level series in final Gabba showdown.

The exciting T20 series between India and Australia reaches its climax this week at the Gabba. Heading into the IND vs AUS 5th T20I, the stakes are clear: Australia cannot win the series, but they have one final chance to salvage a draw. For India, a win in Brisbane would seal a brilliant series victory on Australian soil.

India’s recent success has been built on phenomenal spin bowling. The trio of Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar completely dismantled the Australian batting lineup in the previous matches on the Gold Coast and in Hobart. Their dominance has turned the series around, leaving the hosts searching for answers.

While the Gabba surface typically offers more pace and bounce—conditions that usually favour Australian seamers—the home team's batters are under immense pressure. They started the series well but have recently struggled to combat high-quality spin. A key focus will be on Josh Inglis, who has found runs hard to come by since returning from injury.

For India, the top order will be tested by the quicker conditions. Shubman Gill, who showed glimpses of form with a 46 on the Gold Coast, will be eager to finish the tour with a substantial score. Captain Suryakumar Yadav is likely to field an unchanged XI, trusting the combination that has placed them in a winning position.

History is also on the line for Jasprit Bumrah. The star pacer is just one wicket away from reaching 100 T20I wickets, a milestone that would make him the first Indian to achieve a century of wickets in all three international formats.

With thunderstorms predicted later in the day, both teams will be keen to make an early impact. Cricket fans in Bhubaneswar and across Odisha will be glued to their screens, hoping India can finish this intense tour on a high note before attention shifts to the upcoming T20 World Cup.