AUS vs IND Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Test Series, Match 4

Match Details:

The fourth Test of the four-match Test series between Australia and India will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane.

This match will start at 5:30 AM IST (10:00 AM local). It will be live on Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 1 HD and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.

Preview:

Bruised, abused and exhausted – the Indian team had every reason to come out second best in the last Test against Australia, only that they didn’t. Soaking up every bit of pressure, the Indian bravehearts were determined not to let their guards down. Thanks to that effort, the series is hanging in balance as we enter the fourth and final Test.

The test will be tougher than ever before in the fourth Test, for the match is at Australia’s fortress – the Gabba. Not only did the Aussies win all of their last 5 Tests quite convincingly here, but they are also yet to lose a Test match here since 1988. With that being said, Australia will certainly be the favourites to win this match, but the Indian fans can have every bit of trust in their team after what they showed at Sydney.

AUS vs IND Weather Report for Match 4:

This bit of information will not be pleasant to the cricket enthusiasts at large. There are 50% chances of precipitation on Day 2 and 5, while it is as high as 80% on Day 4. Only Day 1 and 3 are expected to be bright and sunny. The temperature will be between 23 to 29 °C.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Gabba will help the batsmen, at least for the first few days. As the match progresses, the pitch will start helping the bowlers. The team batting first should ideally aim for a score of around 350.

Average first innings score:

335 (Last 5 Test Matches on this venue)

Injury & Availability News:

For Australia: Will Pucovski has failed the fitness test. Marcus Harris is all set to open the innings for the Kangaroos.

For India: Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and Hanuma Vihari are all nursing injuries and will not play in this match. 

AUS vs IND Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Australia:

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

Bench:

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

India:

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mayank Agarwal/Wriddhiman Saha, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), T Natarajan/ Kuldeep Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur.

Bench:

T Natarajan/ Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Agarwal/Wriddhiman Saha, Prithvi Shaw.

AUS vs IND Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

After two consecutive poor games, Steve Smith finally shut his critics down in the last game with a splendid century. Overall, he has scored 222 runs at an average of over 40.

The player being hailed as the next Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne is having a great time in this series. With 293 runs to his name, he is the highest run-scorer of the series.

Leading the wicket-taking charts in this series is Australian speedster Pat Cummins. He has picked up 15 wickets and has an average of under 20.

Ravichandran Ashwin is the highest wicket-taker for India in this series, with 12 wickets to his name. He has also scored 78 runs.

Captain Ajinkya Rahane is currently India’s leading run-scorer in this series. He has scored 207 runs at an average of over 40. Rahane scored a brilliant century in the second Test.

Josh Hazlewood has been impressive for Australia with his disciplined bowling. He has picked up 11 wickets and has an average of 18, which is best amongst Australia’s wicket-takers.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne

Vice-Captain Options: Ravichandran Ashwin, Pat Cummins

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rishabh Pant

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

All-Rounders – Ravichandran Ashwin (VC), Cameron Green

Bowlers – Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tim Paine

Batsmen – Marnus Labuschagne (C), Steve Smith, David Warner, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara

All-Rounders – Ravichandran Ashwin

Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Navdeep Saini, Shardul Thakur, Pat Cummins (VC)

Expert Advice:

Cameron Green might have failed to pick up any wickets, but the all-rounder has scored 152 runs at an average of over 30. If you are looking for a budget option, he can be a good pick at only 8 Cr.

AUS vs IND Probable Winners:

This match is expected to end in a draw.

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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.