the The final test of the five-match series between Australia and India The tournament is scheduled to be held at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3 to 8. Australia currently leads the series 2-1. India started the series with a dominant win in the opening Test in Perth. However, Australia responded strongly with a convincing win in the second Test at Adelaide Oval. The third Test ended in a draw after persistent rain disrupted play on the final day. In the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Australia put in a solid performance, comprehensively defeating India.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, 5th Test:
- Date and time: January 3; 5:00 AM EST/10:30 AM CT/11:30 PM GMT (January 2)
- place: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground provides a batting-friendly surface where the ball reaches the bat effortlessly, making it suitable for batsmen. Conversely, speed players often struggle to generate extra bounce or speed, which limits their effectiveness on this pitch. However, players usually thrive as the game progresses, taking advantage of the eroding surface. A high-scoring contest is expected at this venue, and the team winning the toss will likely choose to bat first to post the challenge total.
AUS vs IND, 5th Test: Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicket Keepers: alex curry, Rishabh Pant
- Speculators: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Yashavi Jaiswal
- All aspects: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- shooters: 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
Australia vs India, 5th Test: Dream11 squad for today's match (January 2, 11:30pm GMT):
AUS vs IND, Test 5: The difference
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 Bolland
India (likely to play XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (week), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishan