AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Player Stats & Injury Updates For 5th Test of India tour of Australia 2024-25
Australia's Boxing Day win gives them a 2-1 series lead; India aims for a Sydney comeback to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Australia will face India in the 5th Test of the India tour of Australia, 2024 on Friday, January 3, 2024, at Sydney Cricket Ground. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the AUS vs IND match.
Match Preview
Australia secured the Boxing Day Test in a thrilling finish, marking their first Boxing Day Test win against India since 2011. Taking a 2-1 lead in the series, the hosts showcased stellar performances from Steve Smith (century), Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, and Marnus Labuschagne, who all contributed crucial runs. Pat Cummins led with the ball, taking a six-wicket haul and making key contributions with the bat.
India, despite strong displays from Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Washington Sundar, faltered in the final session of Day 5, losing seven wickets for 34 runs. With the series now at stake, India must win in Sydney to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and keep their WTC final hopes alive, relying on Sri Lanka to defeat Australia in their home series.
Match Details
| Match: | Australia vs India, 5th Test |
| Date: | Friday, January 3, 2025 |
| Time: | 5:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue: | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| Live Streaming: | Disney+Hotstar |
Probable Playing XI
Australia
Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (Wicket-keeper), Pat Cummins (Captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant/Dhruv Jurel (Wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana/Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah (Captain), Mohammad Siraj.
Injury And Availability News
- Rohit Sharma opted out of the 5th Test.
- Akash Deep is unavailable due to back injury.
- Beau Webster will replace all-rounder Mitchell Marsh in the 5th Test.
Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground offers a surface with even pace and bounce, providing a fair contest between bat and ball. Spinners typically come into play as the match progresses, especially on the last two days when the pitch begins to deteriorate. Toss-winning captains should consider batting first to take full advantage of the favorable early batting conditions and set a strong foundation before the pitch starts assisting the spinners later in the game.
Australia vs India Head-to-Head Records in Tests
- Total Matches: 110
- Won by Australia: 47
- Won by India: 33
- No Result: 31
Player Stats In Current Series
Most Runs
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Travis Head | 410 Runs |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 359 Runs |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 294 Runs |
| Steven Smith | 277 Runs |
| KL Rahul | 259 Runs |
Most Wickets
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 30 Wickets |
| Pat Cummins | 20 Wickets |
| Mohammed Siraj | 16 Wickets |
| Mitchell Starc | 15 Wickets |
| Scott Boland | 11 Wickets |
AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: KL Rahul, Alex Carey, Rishabh Pant
- Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah
- Captain: Jasprit Bumrah
- Vice-Captain: Pat Cummins
AUS vs IND Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
India is expected to win this match.
