One Wicket Away: Bumrah’s Historic Hunt Headlines India’s T20 Showdown

India aim for series win, Bumrah nears rare milestone  
The Men in Blue take on Australia in the fifth and final T20I at the Gabba, Brisbane, with the series delicately poised. India lead 2-1 after a commanding 48-run win in the fourth match at Carrara Oval. Today’s clash not only decides the series but could also mark a historic achievement for India’s pace spearhead.

Major takeaways:

• Jasprit Bumrah has 99 T20I wickets and is one short of becoming the first Indian bowler to reach 100 wickets in each format—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is  
• India posted 167 in the previous match and bowled out Australia for 119, showcasing strong spin and pace combinations  
• Bumrah also surpassed Saeed Ajmal’s record for most T20I wickets against Australia, now holding 20 dismissals in 16 innings  
• The match begins at 1:45 PM IST, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the Indian side  
• Australia will look to counter India’s bowling attack and level the series before the 2026 T20 World Cup  

Cricketing spotlight  
As fans tune in for the finale, all eyes will be on Bumrah’s milestone and India’s bid to seal the series. A win today would not only be a morale booster but also a statement ahead of next year’s global tournament.

Sources:  NewsOnAir, Times of India, Zee News