IND vs AUS 5th T20I: Latest weather report, pitch report and updated playing XI

The eagerly awaited fifth and final T20 match between India and Australia approaches at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium this Sunday. The ground is renowned for high-scoring encounters and cricket fans are anticipating the climax of this thrilling series. Suryakumar Yadav's Indian squad has a golden opportunity to reinforce their dominance, already securing a 3-1 lead in the series. 

The journey to this crucial fifth match has been a rollercoaster for both teams. India initially set the tone with consecutive victories in Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram, faced a setback in Guwahati, but quickly regained their momentum, ultimately clinching the series with a 20-run triumph in Raipur on December 1. However, in the fifth game weather might play a spoilsport. 

IND vs AUS: Weather Report

According to Accuweather, there is a minimal 2% chance of precipitation on Sunday, December 3, for the match day. Bengaluru is expected to experience 96% cloud cover throughout the day, indicating overcast conditions. Despite the clouds, any potential rain is unlikely to pose a significant threat to the game, making a complete 40-over match highly probable. Temperature-wise, Bengaluru can expect highs of 26 degrees and lows of 20 degrees, creating a relatively mild climate for the cricket event.

IND vs AUS: Pitch Report

The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium typically favours batsmen, featuring a predominantly flat wicket with occasional support for spinners. The upcoming IND vs AUS 5th T20I is anticipated to be a high-scoring encounter, given the stadium's history, with an average first innings total of around 265. Notably, batting first has proven successful in 12 matches at this venue, while chasing has resulted in victories in 14 matches, highlighting the balanced dynamics of the stadium that can cater to both batting and chasing teams.

IND vs AUS: Head-to-Head

In the realm of T20 Internationals, India boasts a commendable head-to-head record against Australia, engaging in 30 matches over their 16-year history in this format. Amidst these contests, India has emerged triumphant in 18 T20I matches, encountered defeat 11 times against Australia, and witnessed one match concluding with no result.