AUS vs IND: 3 Indian players to watch out for in the fifth T20I

Team India now lead the ongoing five-match T20I series 2-1 after defeating Australia by 48 runs in the fourth game at Carrara on November 6, 2025. With one match remaining in Brisbane, the hosts will be desperate to level the series 2-2, while the Men in Blue will look to seal the series with another convincing win under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership.

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Here are three Indian players to watch out for in the fifth T20I between Australia and India

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek had a quiet outing in the fourth match, scoring 28 off 21 balls. Despite trying to take on the Aussie bowlers from ball one, as he is known for, he struggled a bit early on. Just as he looked set to accelerate, Adam Zampa dismissed him.

Still, Abhishek remains India’s top scorer in the series with 140 runs in four innings, averaging 35.00 and striking at 159.09. The left-hander will be keen to finish the series on a high by providing India with another quick and impactful start at the top.

Axar Patel

Axar Patel’s all-round brilliance was key to India’s win in the fourth T20I at Carrara. With the bat, he stayed unbeaten on 21 off 11 balls and then starred with the ball, taking 2 for 20 in his four overs.

His clever variations, especially the arm ball, left the Australian batters guessing. The way he mixed up his pace and angles made life difficult for the hosts, and fans will be eager to see him weave his magic once again in the final match.

Arshdeep Singh

The left-arm pacer has been impressive with both the new ball and at the death. Arshdeep’s ability to swing the ball early and nail his yorkers late in the innings makes him a crucial asset for India.

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In the two matches he has played so far in this series, Arshdeep has taken four wickets, at an economy of 8.14. At Carrara, he dismissed Josh Philippe, a key wicket that triggered Australia’s collapse. He will once again be in the spotlight in Brisbane as India aim to close out the series.

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