Australia will be up against India in the fifth T20I on Saturday, November 8, at The Gabba in Brisbane. In the last match, Australia won the toss and elected to bowl. India scored 167 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa took three wickets each. Xavier Bartlett and Marcus Stoinis picked up one wicket each. Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Short added 37 runs for the first wicket but Australia lost the next four wickets for just 98 runs and the last five for just 21 runs to be all out for 119 runs in 18.2 overs, losing the match by 48 runs.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of Australia for the fifth T20I against India:
Top Order: Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, and Josh Inglis (wk)
Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Short, and Josh Inglis will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Marsh has amassed 87 runs in three outings at a strike rate of 135.93.
Middle Order: Tim David and Josh Philippe
Tim David and Josh Philippe could be there in the middle order. David is the leading run-scorer for Australia in T20Is and has made 89 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 181.63.
Lower Middle Order: Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell
Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell are likely to be the two all-rounders in the playing 11. Stoinis has made 87 runs and taken three wickets in four games so far in the series.
Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa
Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa will likely be the four bowlers for the team. Ellis is the highest wicket-taker in the series and has picked up nine wickets in four games at an average of 11.44.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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