India are all set to take on Australia in the final T20I of the five-match series at the iconic Gabba Cricket Ground in Brisbane on November 8 (Saturday).
India needs to win this game if they want to win the series. They will not lose the series though, as the series is now 2-1 in favour of the Men in Blue after four games. Hence a win will make the series 3-1 in favour of India, but a loss will make the series end in a 2-2 draw. However, the threat of rain looms large over the match.
India Vs Australia 5th T20I Weather Report
According to Accuweather.com, there is a massive chance of rainfall throughout the day in Brisbane. The match begins at 6.15 PM local time, and during this time, there is a 79% chance of rainfall during the evening. This means that there is a high chance that the game is delayed due to rain.
There is even a chance that the match is washed out completely due to the rain. If this happens, this will be the second washout of the series after the first game in Canberra.
What Happens If India Vs Australia 5th T20I Is Washed Out?
If the India vs Australia 5th T20I match is washed out due to rain, then the match will be declared nll and void, thus ending in no result. Hence, there will no affect on the current state of the series. The series will thus end with a 2-1 margin advantage to India.
Hence, if the match is washed out, it will be India who would win the series, and this would act as a massive boost to the Men in Blue before the T20 World Cup 2026.