The The final test of the five-match series in the middle Australia and India is scheduled to be held at the famous Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to January 8. Australia currently leads the series 2-1. India started the series with a resounding victory in the first Test in Perth. However, Australia responded strongly with an emphatic victory in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. The third Test ended abruptly as incessant rain disrupted play on the final day. In the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Australia did very well, defeating India comprehensively.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, 5 Tests:
- Date and time: January 3; 5:00 am IST/ 10:30 am local/ 11:30 pm GMT (January 2)
- Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground offers an easy batting environment where the ball comes onto the bat with ease, making it a hitter friendly environment. In contrast, runners often struggle to generate high speed or run, which hinders their performance on these terms. Spinners, however, get better as the game progresses, taking advantage of the top dressing. A high-scoring contest is expected at this venue, where the team that wins the toss may choose to bat first to send all odds.
AUS vs IND, Test 5: Dream11 Predictions Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Alex Carey, Rishabh Pant
- Strikers: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Yashavi Jaiswal
- All round: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah
AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
- Option 1: Jasprit Bumrah(c), Pat Cummins(vc)
- Option 2: KL Rahul (c), Mitchell Starc (vc)
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AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Dream11 Prediction Backups
Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, Nathan Lyon, Marnus Labuschagne
AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Dream11 squad for today's match (January 2, 11:30 pm GMT):
AUS vs IND, Test 5: Groups
Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India (Probably playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishan.