The fourth test of A five-match series between Australia and India It is scheduled to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26-30.
The series is currently tied at 1-1, with India posting a solid 295-run win in the opening Test in Perth, followed by Australia's strong comeback with a 10-wicket win in the second Test at Adelaide Oval. The third Test ended in a draw due to persistent rain on the final day.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, 4th Test:
- Start date and time: December 26; 5:00 AM EST/10:30 AM CT/11:30 PM GMT (December 25)
- place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Report
The MCG pitch is expected to provide fair competition between bat and ball. Bowlers, especially those with the new ball, may find help early on, while the surface is likely to favor batsmen as the game progresses.
With consistent bounce and speed, the pitch should encourage aggressive attacking play, giving hitters opportunities to score freely. However, the larger boundaries of the pitch may affect the scoring rate, requiring hitters to combine accuracy and power. This dynamic can set the stage for an enthralling battle as teams seek to balance attack and defence. The conditions promise an exciting match as both bowlers and batsmen must adapt to the evolving challenges.
AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicket keepers: KL Rahul, Alex Carey
- Speculators: Travis Head, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli
- All aspects: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- shooters: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohamed Siraj
STOP vs. IND, Fourth Test: Dream11 prediction captain and vice captain
Choice 1: Jasprit Bumrah (C), Travis Head (VC)
Choice 2: KL Rahul (C), Mitchell Starc (VC)
STOP vs. IND, Fourth Test: Dream11 prediction backups
Yashavi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Nathan Lyon, Marnus Labuschagne
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Australia vs India, 4th Test: Dream11 squad for today's match (December 25, 11:30pm GMT)
AUS vs IND, Test 4: The difference
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 Bolland
India (likely to play XI): Yashavi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Predict the match
Australia enter this match as favorites due to their recent form and home advantage. Their batting line-up, backed by players like Steve Smith and Travis Head, has shown resilience and the ability to score big totals. In contrast, India's batting faced challenges, especially against pace bowling.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri boldly predicted that India would emerge victorious in this Test, citing their ability to bounce back and capitalize on any weaknesses in the Australian side.
