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India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 5th T20I: Will Shivam Dube Replace In-Form Rinku Singh?

With the fate of the series sealed, the Indian cricket team could look to rotate the squad as it takes on Australia in the 5th and final T20I of the series on Sunday. The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have done really well at the top as a pair. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav is unlikely to make any change with the opening combination. However, all-rounder Shivam Dube is the most likely candidate to get the nod, with Rinku Singh being rested for the inconsequential contest.

Watch: Rinku Singh Hammers Huge 100m Six Off Ben Dwarshuis, Crowd Goes Berserk

Team India successfully defended the target of 175 and registered a 20-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I on Friday in Raipur. With this win, the hosts have gained an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. The main architects of India's win were batter Rinku Singh, who scored 46 off 29 balls and all-rounder Axar Patel, who took three crucial wickets. Apart from playing a quick knock, Rinku also entertained the Raipur crowd with his stunning boundaries and sixes.

India vs Australia: A Look At M Chinnaswamy Stadium Ahead Of 5th T20I

India and Australia will face off in the fifth match of the five-match T20I series at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, on Sunday, December 3. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST. In the concluding T20I, Team India will endeavour to prolong their victorious streak, seeking a triumphant conclusion before the South Africa T20I series commences on December 10. Despite the record of not beating Australia at this venue in the shortest format, Suryakumar Yadav and Co. will be determined to alter that bit of history in the upcoming fixture.

India vs Australia, 5th T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

India will be up against Australia in the fifth T20I of the Australia tour of India, five T20I Series 2023 on Sunday, December 3 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India. The match will start at 7:00 PM IST. Having secured the series, Team India will look to finish on a positive note in the fifth match against Australia. Suryakumar Yadav and Co will be keen to provide valuable playing time to individuals such as Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar, who are gearing up for the upcoming T20Is against South Africa commencing on December 10.

Watch: Rinku Singh's Switch-Hit Six Stuns Everyone. Suryakumar Yadav's Expression Says It All

Rinku Singh has made a name for himself as an explosive batter and it was no different as he slammed 46 off just 29 deliveries during India's victory over Australia in the 4th T20I encounter in Raipur on Friday. While the knock was filled with brilliant shots, the one that caught the eye of the fans was a superb switch-hit off the bowling of Matthew Short. During the 12th over of the India innings, Rinku pulled off a perfect switch-hit to score a massive six over third-man and as celebrations erupted around the stadium, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav's expression has gone viral on social media.

"The Plan Was...": Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Death-Over Strategy Against Australia In 4th T20I

After India's 20-run victory against Australia in the fourth T20I match at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday, the 'Men in Blue' skipper Suryakumar Yadav praised his side and said that the players have shown character to seal a win. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Suryakumar revealed that in the team meeting, he asked the players to be fearless in the game. He also hailed Axar Patel and said that the way he bowled was unbelievable. "Other than toss, everything (went well). Boys showed character and that was most important for us. We spoke in the meeting before the game to go out and express yourself and be fearless. I always love putting Axar under pressure and the way he bowled was unbelievable. The plan (during the death overs) was to go for the yorkers and then see what happens," he said.

Ignored Axar Patel Shines As India Beat Australia By 20 runs To Claim Series

Ignored for the upcoming assignment in South Africa, left-arm spinner Axar Patel responded with excellent figures of 3/16 as India got the better of Australia by 20 runs in the fourth T20I to win the five-match series in Raipur on Friday. This was India's fifth consecutive T20I series on trot. Rinku Singh blazed away to a 29-ball 46 while Jitesh Sharma smashed 35 in 19 balls before Australia pulled things back to stop India at 174 for nine after the visitors opted to bowl first.

India vs Australia Live Streaming 4th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live

India will look for an improved bowling performances as they look to seal the series against Australia with a win in the 4th T20I in Raipur. The hosts' young bowling unit, which has been under the pump, will look to better its death overs performance. Australia, on the other hand, will line-up with a fresh looking team as Cricket Australia (CA) released many of its top players including Maxwell midway into the series keeping in mind their workload and fitness ahead of the T20 World Cup. Shreyas Iyer will be available for selection having been rested for the first three games. He is expected to replace Tilak Varma in the playing XI.

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India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 5th T20I: Will Shivam Dube Replace In-Form Rinku Singh?

Watch: Rinku Singh Hammers Huge 100m Six Off Ben Dwarshuis, Crowd Goes Berserk

India vs Australia: A Look At M Chinnaswamy Stadium Ahead Of 5th T20I

India vs Australia, 5th T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

Watch: Rinku Singh's Switch-Hit Six Stuns Everyone. Suryakumar Yadav's Expression Says It All

"The Plan Was...": Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Death-Over Strategy Against Australia In 4th T20I

Ignored Axar Patel Shines As India Beat Australia By 20 runs To Claim Series

India vs Australia Live Streaming 4th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live