IND look to end series with win

India vs Australia 5th T20I Live Score and Updates: India, fresh from their T20I series victory against Australia, must swiftly transition to game mode for the fifth contest on Sunday. This encounter will allow them to fine-tune key elements before the upcoming challenging series against South Africa.

Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar hold pivotal roles in the upcoming T20Is, and the Indian team management would eagerly anticipate their performance in the final outing before heading to Durban.

Despite Shreyas Iyer’s impressive form in the recent 50-over World Cup, his return to the shortest format in the Raipur T20I revealed a touch of rust. Iyer aims to regain his rhythm and hopes for a successful outing at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, a venue where he previously notched a century against Netherlands in a one-day fixture.

Similarly, Deepak Chahar, recovering from a prolonged injury layoff, faced his first T20I appearance in the fourth match after nearly a year. While he made an impact with the wickets of Tim David and Matthew Short, he conceded 44 runs in his four overs. The Chinnaswamy pitch may not be ideal for Chahar, but his array of variations could help him out. A strong performance against Australia would boost his confidence, especially with India already securing a 3-1 lead in the series.

India have addressed several key aspects over the last four matches. Suryakumar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ishan Kishan have been among the runs, while leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi leads the bowling charts with seven wickets. The team aims to maintain this positive momentum.

Meanwhile, the Australians, with nothing to lose, seek a victory as a fitting conclusion to their fruitful stint in Indian shores over the past two months.