Australia v India Fifth T20 Tips: India to outsmart Aussies again

Australia v India Fifth T20 Tips: India to Outsmart Aussies Again

Ed Hawkins analyzes team updates, pitch conditions, and betting angles ahead of the final T20 between Australia and India on Saturday, November 8, airing live at 08:15 on TNT.

Team News and Context

Australia trail 2–1 in the series and face mounting pressure after a disappointing batting performance in Carrara, where India’s spinners dismantled their line-up while defending a modest 168. Six wickets fell to spin, and the instability in the squad appears to have played a part.

There has been significant rotation, but for the fifth match, no further changes are expected. Earlier in the series, Matt Short shifted from the lower order back to opening, covering for the absent Travis Head. Josh Philippe returned despite not featuring since the first match. A possible change could see Josh Inglis replaced by Mitch Owen, while Adam Zampa remains in the XI after taking over from fellow spinner Matt Kuhnemann.

Probable Australia XI

Marsh
Short
Inglis
David
Philippe
Stoinis
Maxwell
Dwarshuis
Bartlett
Ellis
Zampa

India’s Perspective

India’s bowlers once again proved dominant, but their batting continued to look fragile despite good starts. Adjustments in the order indicate some concern from the management. Shivam Dube was promoted to number three, while Tilak Varma was pushed down to number five. Such moves suggest potential changes ahead, particularly with Rinku Singh waiting for an opportunity.

“India’s spinners ripped through their line-up defending 168.”

Summary

With India’s bowling depth and strategic agility, they appear better placed to close out the series, while Australia’s unsettled combinations remain their biggest challenge.

Author’s Summary

India’s spin strength and balanced strategy could give them the edge over an inconsistent Australian team struggling to find stability.

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