Bumrah OUT! Sanju Samson IN! Shubman Gill to…, Check out India’s predicted playing XI against Australia in Brisbane for 5th T20I

Bumrah rested, Sanju Samson returns! Big changes expected as India to face Australia in the 5th T20I at Brisbane. Find out the predicted playing XI and key updates here.

Written by: Ankit Kumar Edited by: Ankit Kumar

Published: November 7, 2025, 8:38 PM IST

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Bumrah OUT! Sanju Samson IN! Shubman Gill to..., Check out India's predicted playing XI against Australia in Brisbane for 5th T20I

New Delhi: The five-match T20 series between India and Australia has now reached an exciting stage. India has taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series after winning the fourth match, and the final match will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane. Team India may make some changes for this match to give opportunities to young players and to test different combinations for the future.

Team India has a golden opportunity to seal the series

India has already won the series by defeating Australia in the fourth T20, but captain Suryakumar Yadav will now be aiming for a clean sweep. The team will want to put in its best effort to avenge the defeat in the ODI series. The fast pitch in Brisbane is expected to assist the bowlers, which could make the match even more interesting.

Sanju Samson’s potential return

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson did not get a chance in the initial matches. Jitesh Sharma was tried in two matches, but his performance was average. Now, the team management may include Samson in the final match. Samson’s experience and ability to score runs quickly could strengthen the team’s middle order.

Jasprit Bumrah may be rested

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has performed brilliantly in the series, but considering his workload, there are plans to rest him for the final match. The team management does not want Bumrah to be under unnecessary pressure. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, who has not yet had a chance to play in the series, may get an opportunity in the playing XI in his place.

India’s probable playing XI

The probable Indian team for the final T20 match in Brisbane could be as follows:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, and Prasidh Krishna.

Story Highlights

1. India won the fourth T20 to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series.
2. The final match will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane.
3. Sanju Samson’s return to the team is almost certain, while Jasprit Bumrah may be rested.
4. The team, under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, will aim for a clean sweep.