Brisbane Weather Forecast: Will rain play spoilsport in 5th T20I between India and Australia at Gabba?

India’s spinners have turned the ongoing five-match T20I series around with back-to-back match-winning performances in Hobart and the Gold Coast, leaving Australia struggling. With India leading 2-1, the fifth and final T20I at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday, November 8, gives Australia a last chance to level the series.

The Men in Blue, on the other hand, will look to seal yet another away series win and return home with confidence ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup, where they’ll start as defending champions and tournament favourites.

Australia will aim to bounce back strongly after faltering in the last two games. Their bowlers couldn’t maintain pressure, and the batting lineup struggled for consistency. The hosts will be eager to fix their mistakes and give the home crowd something to cheer about.

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India, meanwhile, have found their rhythm at the right time. Washington Sundar’s match-winning innings in the third T20I and Axar Patel's all-round show in the fourth game helped India take the lead in the contest. Suryakumar Yadav’s team will now look to finish the tour in style at The Gabba with a series victory.

India vs Australia, 5th T20I: Weather report

According to AccuWeather, there is a strong possibility of rain in Brisbane on Saturday, November 8, which could affect the 5th T20I between India and Australia at The Gabba. The match is set to start at 6:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST), but there is around a 79 percent chance of rainfall in the evening.

This means the series decider could be delayed or even interrupted due to rain. In the worst-case scenario, if the showers continue, the match might be washed out completely, which would be the second washout of the series after the opening game in Canberra. If that happens, India will take the trophy home as they are currently leading by 2-1.