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Bengaluru weather update for India vs Australia 5th T20I: Potential rain interruption expected in the 5th T20I

As the 5th and final T20I showdown between India and Australia approaches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, attention turns to the weather forecast.

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First Published Dec 3, 2023, 3:20 PM IST

Anticipation surrounds the 5th and final T20I clash between India and Australia at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with weather conditions playing a pivotal role. Despite the series outcome being determined, both teams have strategic considerations, possibly introducing untested players in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. However, the cricketing battle might face disruptions as rain is forecasted to impact the match.

According to AccuWeather, Bengaluru faces a 40% chance of rain during the day, accompanied by 90% cloud cover. As night falls, the probability of rain decreases to 25%, but the cloud cover expands to 100%.

Despite historical challenges of not securing a victory against Australia at this venue in T20Is, Suryakumar Yadav and his team are determined to rewrite history in the upcoming fixture.

Australia, having suffered a comprehensive defeat in the fourth T20I, aims to make a statement on Sunday, concluding their Indian tour on a positive note despite their relatively inexperienced squad.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has witnessed India participating in six matches, with two victories, three losses, and one match concluding with no result. In contrast, Australia, having played two matches at this stadium, emerged victorious in both encounters.

In the final match of the series, India is expected to provide opportunities for players like Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar to gain valuable time in the middle. With nothing at stake, the hosts are likely to experiment, keeping an eye on the T20 World Cup in the coming year.

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