Australia win toss; elect to bowl vs India

Sat, 08 November 2025

13:20

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the fifth and final T20 International at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.

India have an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series after winning the fourth match by 48 runs.

Australia, who face a must-win match, have retained the same playing XI.

India have made one change as Tilak Varma gets a rest with Rinku Singh included in the playing XI.

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