Brisbane | Friday, Nov 8, 2025
Ahead of the series decider at The Gabba, Brisbane, Team India are expected to stick with an unchanged XI that has looked well-balanced since their turnaround after the Melbourne defeat. Despite missing Hardik Pandya and having sent Kuldeep Yadav back home early, India’s current combination has delivered consistency with both bat and ball.
The spin trio of Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Varun Chakaravarthy has been pivotal through the middle overs, while Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have provided sharp new-ball spells and control at the death. Shivam Dube, too, has chipped in with important wickets and lower-order firepower, proving a reliable all-round option in Pandya’s absence.
With Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill leading the charge at the top and Suryakumar Yadav anchoring the middle order, India’s batting looks settled. Tilak Varma adds flexibility at No.4, while Jitesh Sharma continues as the wicketkeeper-batter tasked with finishing responsibilities.
India’s probable XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
With the series tied and The Gabba promising bounce and pace, India will rely on their settled combination to deliver a strong all-round display in the final clash.
