Australia vs India: Dream11 Prediction, 5th Test
The 5th Test between Australia and India in the ongoing Test series promises high stakes, with Australia leading the series 2-1. The match will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3 to 7, starting at 5:30 AM IST. Here’s a detailed breakdown, including fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and pitch report.
Match Details:
- Teams: Australia vs India (5th Test)
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
- Date & Time: January 3–7, 2025, from 5:30 AM IST
- Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar
Current World Test Championship Standings:
- Australia: 2nd place with 10 wins out of 16 matches, PCT 61.46
- India: 3rd place with 9 wins out of 18 matches, PCT 52.78
Head-to-Head in Test Matches:
- Total Matches: 111
- Australia Wins: 47
- India Wins: 33
- Draws: 30
- Tied Matches: 1
Recent Form:
In the 4th Test, Australia showcased dominance with Steve Smith’s 140 runs, helping them set a challenging total of 474 in their first innings. India responded with Nitish Kumar Reddy’s century (114) but fell short with a total of 369. In their second innings, India struggled, with Yashasvi Jaiswal (84) being the only notable contributor, leading to a 184-run defeat.
Pitch Report:
The SCG pitch is known for its initial assistance to fast bowlers, thanks to its grassy surface and early moisture. The average score in the first innings here is 318 runs. Out of 114 Tests played at this venue:
- Teams batting first have won 47 matches.
Fantasy players should consider bowlers who can exploit the conditions early on and batters adept at handling movement.
Probable Playing XI:
Australia:
- Sam Constas
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Steve Smith
- Travis Head
- Beau Webster
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Mitchell Starc
- Nathan Lyon
- Scott Boland
India:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- KL Rahul
- Virat Kohli
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Harshit Rana
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Kuldeep Yadav
Fantasy Cricket Tips:
- Captain Choices: Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma
- Vice-Captain Options: Mitchell Starc, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Differential Picks: Harshit Rana (debut bowler), Nathan Lyon (spin on day 4-5)
Other Fantasy Team Combination for AUS vs IND (5th Test)
Wicketkeeper:
- Rishabh Pant (IND)
Batters:
- Steve Smith (AUS)
- Usman Khawaja (AUS)
- Virat Kohli (IND)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND)
- Travis Head (AUS)
All-Rounders:
- Washington Sundar (IND)
- Cameron Green (AUS)
Bowlers:
- Pat Cummins (AUS)
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND)
- Mitchell Starc (AUS)
- Nathan Lyon (AUS)
Captain: Steve Smith (AUS)
Vice-Captain: Mitchell Starc (AUS)