AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report

The final Test of the five-match series between Australia and India is scheduled to take place at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to January 8. Australia currently leads the series 2-1. India began the series with a dominant win victory in the opening Test in Perth. However, Australia responded strongly with a convincing win in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. The third Test ended in a draw after persistent rain disrupted play on the final day. In the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, Australia delivered a commanding performance, defeating India comprehensively.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, 5th Test:

• Date and time: January 3; 5:00 am IST/ 10:30 am local/ 11:30 pm GMT (January 2)
• Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The Sydney Cricket Ground offers a batting-friendly surface where the ball comes onto the bat effortlessly, making it favorable for batters. Conversely, pacers often struggle to generate extra bounce or pace, which limits their effectiveness on this pitch. Spinners, however, typically thrive as the game progresses, taking advantage of the wearing surface. A high-scoring contest is anticipated at this venue, with the toss-winning team likely choosing to bat first to post a challenging total.

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeepers: Alex Carey, Rishabh Pant
• Batters: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Yashavi Jaiswal
• All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain

• Choice 1: Jasprit Bumrah (c), Pat Cummins (vc)
• Choice 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 Team for today’s match (January 2, 11:30 pm GMT):

AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Teams

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 (Probable 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

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