NEW DELHI: In the wake of India's triumphant T20I series against Australia, the spotlight shifts to the upcoming clash against South Africa, slated to commence on December 10. The Indian cricket team, fresh off a 3-1 series victory, is poised to fine-tune its strategies in the fifth and final match against Australia, treating it as a preparatory workshop for the challenges that lie ahead.
Key players like Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar are under scrutiny as they aim to regain top form after prolonged absences from T20 internationals. Iyer, despite a lackluster performance in the recent Raipur T20I, seeks redemption at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, a venue where he previously showcased his prowess with a century in ODIs against Netherlands.
Chahar, on the comeback trail from injury, faces a similar scenario after a decent but not outstanding outing against Australia. His variations are touted as assets against the docility of the Chinnaswamy track. Meanwhile, the management contemplates reintroducing off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar, considering his improved fitness and potential impact.
As the team aims for cohesion and fine-tuning, the match against Australia serves as a litmus test for individual performances and strategic adjustments before the South African challenge. With several players in good form and a series victory already secured, India eyes maintaining momentum and confidence as they look ahead to their next cricketing assignment.
Here's everything you need to know about the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series between India and Australia:
What: India vs Australia, 5th T20I
When: December 3 (Sunday)
Where: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Time: 7.00 PM (IST)
Where to watch: Live stream/telecast on Jio Cinema, Sports 18 Network and DD Sports
Where to follow Live: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports
Playing XIs (Likely):
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
Australia: Josh Philippe, Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Aaron Hardie, Tim David, Matthew Short, Matthew Wade (c & wk), Ben Dwarshuis, Chris Green, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha
