IND vs AUS 5th T20: Rain Denies Finale, India Clinch Series 2–1
The series promised a blockbuster finale — but Brisbane’s skies had other plans. The highly anticipated Ind vs Aus 5th T20 ended in disappointment as relentless rain washed out play at The Gabba, sealing the series 2–1 in India’s favour.
Fans packed the stands expecting fireworks from both sides after four competitive games, but the weather refused to cooperate. Not a single ball was bowled, leaving both captains shaking hands under the floodlights as the drizzle turned heavier.
India vs Australia — 5th T20I, Brisbane
The Gabba, Brisbane — 8 November 2025
India — Batting (1st Innings)| Shubman Gill | 29* (16) • 4x4, 1x6 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 23* (13) • 3x4, 1x6 |
| Total | 52/0 in 4.5 overs (Match Abandoned) |
Australia — Yet to Bat| — | No play due to rain |
Rain played foul play to deny a thriller
It was supposed to be the final chapter of a gripping five-match T20I series, but instead, nature had the last word. At The Gabba in Brisbane, the 5th T20I between India and Australia was abandoned due to persistent rain and lightning, handing India a 2-1 series victory.
India entered the match with a 2-1 lead and the chance to wrap up the tour in style. Australia, desperate to level the series, won the toss and chose to field — but the weather never gave the contest a chance to develop meaningfully. India were 52/0 in 4.5 overs when play was officially called off.
The wash-out left spectators disappointed but it didn’t diminish the significance of the result: India extended their unbeaten T20I series streak in Australia and closed out the tour on a high.
For Australia, the frustration will linger. They had moments of promise during the series but couldn’t force the decider. For India, the victory signals depth, resilience and belief ahead of bigger targets.
In the end, the scoreboard shows “No Result,” but what matters most is the series win — and India walk away with momentum, while Australia must regroup.
Abhishek Sharma awarded "Player of the Series"
Abhishek Sharma scored 163 runs in the 5 T20s with an average of 40.75 runs and a staggering strike rate of 161.4 with a highest score of 68 runs.
He played a key role in India getting a good and confident start in each of these matches, and fully capitalising on the super overs.
In the post match conference, while seeking a view from Abhishek Sharma, referred his combination with Shubman Gill has that of “Fire & Ice“. Abhishek immediately corrected him by saying that his combination with Shubman Gill is of “Fire & Fire“. and referred to Shubman’s fast pacy innings of-late. He also reflected about how he was been playing with Shubman since their under-12 days, and how both of them support each other during their innings.
Suryakumar Yadav reflected on the series - the positives & improvement points
Suryakumar Yadav expressed his heart out in the post-match press conference while posing with the BKT T20 Series 2025 trophy. He was accompanied by the player-of-the-series Abhishek Sharma.
Indian captain SKY mentioned that he feels he is very lucky to have such skilled and gifted players with different skillsets in the team. He emphasised on the point that Indian team has made experiments and tried out combinations during the series, looking at the few remaining matches before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
