India vs Australia 5th T20 preview gambhir's gabba gamble
With series level at 2-2, Gambhir's selections could decide if India clinches the decider or Australia evens the score.
Newsroom, November 07, 2025: The 5th and final T20I at Brisbane's Gabba pits a resurgent Australia against an Indian side desperate for a series win, with head coach Gautam Gambhir's tactical calls under the spotlight. Tied 2-2 after thrilling ties and a Sydney thriller, the decider hinges on Gambhir's balance of experience and youth potentially resting seniors like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli to test bench strength, while Australia's Mitchell Marsh eyes a clean sweep with his all-round firepower.
Gambhir, in a pre-match briefing, stressed adaptability on the Gabba's bouncy track, where chasing has succeeded in 60% of games. India's spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi could exploit early turn, but Australia's pace battery—led by Josh Hazlewood poses a threat. Weather forecasts mild conditions, but dew might favor batting second.
A win catapults India to No. 1 in T20 rankings; for Australia, it's redemption after the ODI loss. Gambhir's hunch on the playing XI could define his tenure's early narrative.
