The fourth test a five-match series between Australia and India is scheduled to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26-30.
With the match tied 1-1, India scored a 295-run victory in the first Test in Perth, followed by Australia's strong comeback with a 10-wicket victory in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. The third Test ended in a flash due to incessant rain on the final day.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, 4 Tests:
- Start date and time: December 26; 5:00 am IST/ 10:30 am local/ 11:30 pm GMT (Dec 25)
- PlaceVenue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The MCG matches are expected to provide a fair competition between bat and ball. Bowlers, especially those with the new ball, can find support early on, while the surface can excite batsmen as the game progresses.
With consistent bounce and speed, the pitch should encourage a more aggressive stroke play, giving hitters a chance to score freely. However, the wide margin of the pitch can affect the number of goals scored, requiring batsmen to combine accuracy with power. This can lead to an interesting battle as teams try to strengthen defenses and defenses. Which promises an exciting game where the players and the players have to adapt to the challenges that are happening.
AUS vs IND, Test 4: Dream11 Predictions Picks
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Alex Carey
- Strikers: Travis Head, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli
- All rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
OFF vs IND, 4 pa Test: Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
Option 1: Jasprit Bumrah (c), Travis Head (vc)
Option 2: KL Rahul (c), Mitchell Starc (vc)
OFF vs IND, 4 pa Test: Dream11 Predictive Storage
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Nathan Lyon, Marnus Labuschagne
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AUS vs IND, Test 4: Team Dream11 in today's match (December 25, 11:30 pm GMT)
AUS vs IND, Test 4: Groups
Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India (Probably playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Match Prediction
Australia go into the game as favorites thanks to their recent form and home advantage. Their attacking line, bolstered by the likes of Steve Smith and Travis Head, has shown resilience and the ability to post big threats. In contrast, the Indian batting has struggled, especially against the pace bowling.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has confidently predicted that India will win the Test, citing their ability to bounce back and capitalize on any weakness in Australia.