AUS vs IND Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Test Series, Match 3

Match Details:

The third Test of the four-match Test series between Australia and India will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.

This match will start at 5 AM IST (10:30 AM local). It will be live on Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 1 HD and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.

Preview:

After two captivating matches of Test cricket at its very best, we have arrived at parity before heading into the third Test. The first Test went in the hosts’ way, and that too, in quite an emphatic manner. The Australians bowled the Indians out for just 36, something that the fans of men in blue will not be able to forget for a long time.

That being said, the comeback by the Indians was heroic. With their backs to the wall, Ajinkya Rahane’s men put up a fantastic show at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the second Test. Outplayed in all the three departments, the Aussies succumbed to an 8-wicket defeat. Now, the battle will be for bragging rights, as going into the final lead with an advantage will be lucrative to both sides.

AUS vs IND Weather Report for Match 3:

There is a 30% chance of rain on the first day, but things will be better from the second day onwards. The temperature will hover between 20-23 °C.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground has been favouring the batsmen in the last few Tests played on this ground. If stats are anything to go by, a score of at least 400 is what the team batting first should have in mind.

Average first innings score:

458 (Last 5 Test Matches on this venue)

Injury & Availability News:

For Australia: David Warner is expected to feature in the playing XI, while youngster Will Pucovski is also set for his debut. Joe Burns and Travis Head make way for them.

For India: Rohit Sharma is back as out-of-form Mayank Agarwal makes way for him. Navdeep Saini gets a playing XI call up as Umesh Yadav is nursing a calf injury.

AUS vs IND Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Australia:

David Warner, Matthew Wade, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Will Pucovski, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (C & WK), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

Bench:

Marcus Harris, Moises Henriques, Travis Head, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Mitchell Swepson.

India:

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.

Bench:

Wriddhiman Saha, T Natarajan, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Agarwal, Kuldeep Yadav.

AUS vs IND Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

There were some concerns about Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy prior to the last game, but all critics have been silenced by his fabulous knock of 112 runs in the first innings.

Ravichandran Ashwin has been exceptional with the ball in hand for the visitors. He has picked up 10 wickets by conceding just 177 runs.

Rohit Sharma‘s inclusion is likely to solve India’s opening pair woes. He has scored 2141 runs in his Test career, which includes 5 centuries.

Similarly for Australia, David Warner’s inclusion is likely to strengthen their opening pair. The experienced batsman has scored 7244 runs in Test cricket. He was also in a good run of form before getting injured.

Shubman Gill has cemented his place for the third Test by scoring 80 runs in the last game. The youngster looked in sublime touch as he smashed 15 boundaries.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma

Vice-Captain Options: Ravichandran Ashwin, David Warner

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for AUS vs IND 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tim Paine

Batsmen – Steve Smith, Ajinkya Rahane (C), David Warner, Rohit Sharma

All-Rounders – Ravichandran Ashwin (VC), Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers – Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah

12th Man – Marnus Labuschagne

Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for AUS vs IND 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rishabh Pant

Batsmen – Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Ajinkya Rahane, David Warner (VC), Rohit Sharma (C)

All-Rounders – Ravichandran Ashwin

Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins

12th Man – Ravindra Jadeja

Expert Advice:

Josh Hazlewood did not have a great second Test, but he was phenomenal in the first one. Overall, he has picked up 7 wickets in 2 games. It will be wise to include him in at least one of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.

AUS vs IND Probable Winners:

Australia are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.