The last T20I of the five-match series between India and Australia is being played at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on December 3, Sunday. With the series already secured by the Men in Blue following their victory in the fourth T20I, India aim to cap off the series in style as they continue their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024.
Australia's captain Matthew Wade opted to bowl first after winning the toss, much to the surprise of India's interim captain Suryakumar Yadav, who had preferred to chase due to the favorable batting conditions expected in the second innings. Meanwhile, Suryakumar made just one change in India's playing XI as Arshdeep Singh walked into team's fold as Deepak Chahar replacement. After losing the toss Suryakumar revealed reason behind Chahar's absence. He said Chahar has flown back to his home due to medical emergency.
"We would have loved to bowl first. I told the team to not change anything, another opportunity to play in front of an amazing crowd, so just go and enjoy (is my message to the team). The way the batting unit has delivered, just told them to believe and execute. Arshdeep comes in for Deepak Chahar. He (Deepak) has flown back home because of a medical emergency," Suryakumar said at the toss in Bengaluru.
Notably, Australia also made one change to their playing XI. "We will have a bowl. The wicket feels a bit tacky and also there is a bit of weather around. One change for us. Ellis comes in for Green. Exciting times for selectors and youngsters, to make a mark and put pressure on some of the spots," Aussie captain Matthew Wade said at the toss.
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh.
Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, Josh Philippe, Ben McDermott, Aaron Hardie, Tim David, Matthew Short, Matthew Wade(w/c), Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha.
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