The Gabba is primed for a blockbuster finish as India and Australia square off in the series-deciding fifth T20I this Saturday, November 8. With a 2-1 advantage in their favour after a commanding 48-run triumph at the Gold Coast, India arrive in Brisbane looking to extend their flawless T20I record on Australian soil.

As the series finale looms, Brisbane’s weather threatens to play the wildcard once again. The Gabba is set for a muggy evening under a dense grey sky, with AccuWeather projecting a 79% chance of rain and near-total cloud cover. Temperatures are likely to range from 21°C to 28°C, while humidity and a faint 10 km/h wind could make conditions tricky for shot-makers. With swing on offer and the ball expected to grip, patience might be the best ally for both sides.

A few passing storms threaten to brush across Brisbane earlier in the day, but the likelihood of rain fades towards the evening, offering a glimmer of hope for fans craving a full match. The clouds, however, may linger long enough to toy with the contest’s rhythm. As the lights come on and the breeze shifts, the toss assumes quiet significance — a tactical puzzle where reading the sky might be as crucial as reading the pitch.

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If the weather spoils the finale at the Gabba, the match will be declared a no result, confirming India’s 2-1 win in the series. The outcome ensures Suryakumar Yadav’s men finish on top and carry solid momentum into their T20 World Cup preparations.