India will take on Australia in the fifth T20I of the five-match series on Saturday, November 8, at The Gabba in Brisbane. India has won two games and are ahead in the series. In the last match, Australia won the toss and elected to bowl. India scored 167 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Shubman Gill made 46 runs off 39 deliveries and was the highest scorer for the team. Australia were bundled out for 119 runs and lost the match by 48 runs. Washington Sundar was the pick of the bowlers for India and took three wickets for three runs in 1.2 overs.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of India for the fifth T20I against Australia:
Top Order: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav (c)

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav could be there in the top order of the playing 11. Abhishek and Shubman are the top two run-scorers in the series and have made 140 runs and 103 runs, respectively.
Middle Order: Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Jitesh Sharma

Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Jitesh Sharma will likely be there in the middle order. Tilak has made 34 runs, while Shivam has scored 26 runs in four games so far.
Lower Middle Order: Axar Patel and Washington Sundar

Axar Patel and Washington Sundar might be the two all-rounders in the playing 11. Axar won the Player of the Match award in the last game. He has made 45 runs and taken two wickets in the series.
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah

Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah might be the three bowlers in the playing 11. Varun is the highest wicket-taker for India and has taken five wickets in four games at an average of 16.40, an economy of 6.83, and a strike rate of 14.40.
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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