By Zainab Shafiq 
On December 3rd, India vs Australia 5th T20I will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match kicks off at 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM local time, promising an exciting cricketing showdown.
India and Australia 5th T20I Match Preview
As the 5th T20I between India and Australia looms, India find themselves in a dominant position, having already clinched the series by securing victories in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th T20Is. The Australian side, on the other hand, managed to salvage a win in the 3rd match but faces the daunting task of saving face in the final encounter.
India’s batting prowess has been evident with stellar performances from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who amassed 213 runs in four matches, and Suryakumar Yadav, contributing 139 runs in the same number of games. Australia will look to Josh Inglis, who scored 122 runs in three matches, to anchor their batting.
On the bowling front, India’s Ravi Bishnoi, with seven wickets in four games, and Axar Patel, with five wickets in as many matches, pose significant threats. Australia will rely on Jason Behrendorff, who has taken four wickets in three games, to make a substantial impact.
As both teams gear up for the final showdown at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Australia aims to salvage pride with a victory, while India seeks to maintain their unbeaten streak and consolidate their dominance.
India vs Australia 5th T20I Weather Report
The upcoming T20I clash between India and Australia at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is set to unfold under cloudy skies, with complete cloud coverage at 100% and a temperature of 21°C. The weather forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions, and as the match progresses, the cloud cover is expected to fluctuate, suggesting potential changes in atmospheric conditions as the hours pass.
India vs Australia 5th T20I Pitch Report
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, typically offers a true and even-paced pitch. Batsmen can expect good bounce and carry, enabling stroke play, while spinners might find assistance as the match progresses. Fast bowlers may exploit early movement, especially if conditions are conducive. Overall, the pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium often leans in favor of high-scoring encounters, making it a fascinating battleground for the upcoming T20I clash between India and Australia.
India vs Australia 5th T20I Predicted XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Raturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
Australia: Travis Head, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Short, Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Tim David, Mathew Wade (C &WK), Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha, Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Green
Dream11 Team for India vs Australia 5th T20I
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Rinku Singh, Matthew Wade (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Axar Patel, Deepak Chahar, Ben Dwarshuis, Tanveer Sangha
Where to Watch India vs Australia 5th T20I?
| LOCATION | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING PLATFORMS |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sports18, Colors Cineplex (TV) | Jio Cinema (Free on app and website) |
| Colors Tamil (Tamil) | ||
| Colors Bangla Cinema (Bengali) | ||
| Colors Kannada Cinema (Kannada) | ||
| Colors Cineplex Superhits (Hindi) | ||
| Australia | Kayo Sports | |
| USA and Canada | Willow.tv (TV and Digital) |