AUS vs IND 4th Test: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report
The fourth test of the five-match series between Australia and India will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26-30.
The series is currently tied at 1-1, with India claiming an important 295-run victory in the opening Test in Perth, followed by Australia’s strong comeback with a 10-run win in the second Test at Adelaide Oval . The third test ended in a draw due to persistent rain on the last day.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, 4th Test:
- Start date and time: December 26; 5:00 am IST/ 10:30 am local/ 11:30 pm GMT (December 25)
- place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Report
The pitch at the MCG is expected to provide a fair contest between bat and ball. Bowlers, especially those with the new ball, may find help early on, while the surface is likely to favor the batsmen as the game progresses.
With consistent bounce and pace, the pitch should encourage aggressive strokeplay, giving batsmen opportunities to score freely. However, the larger boundaries of the stadium can influence the rate of scoring, requiring batsmen to combine accuracy with power. This dynamic could set the stage for an engrossing battle as teams strive to balance offense and defense. The conditions promise an exciting match where both players and batsmen have to adapt to the evolving challenges.
AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Dream11 Predictions
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Alex Carey
- beaters: Travis Head, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli
- versatile: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- BowlersMitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
OFF vs IND, 4th Test: Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
Option 1: Jasprit Bumrah (c), Travis Head (vc)
Option 2: KL Rahul (c), Mitchell Starc (vc)
OFF vs IND, 4th Test: Dream11 Prediction Backups
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Nathan Lyon, Marnus Labuschagne
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AUS vs IND 4th Test: Dream11 Team for today’s match (25 Dec 23:30 GMT)
AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Teams
Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India (Probably Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Match Prediction
Australia go into this match as favorites due to their recent form and home advantage. Their batting line-up, bolstered by the likes of Steve Smith and Travis Head, has shown resilience and the ability to post big totals. In contrast, India’s batting has faced challenges, especially against the bowling.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has boldly predicted that India will emerge victorious from this Test, citing their potential to bounce back and exploit any weakness in the Australian team.
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