AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 4th Test

This forth Test match between Australia and India might give a fascinating look at how these two powerhouses will play in the remainder of the series after levelling up a series at 1-1.

By Pratyusha Bhawar

Updated - 25 Dec 2024, 16:42 IST

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Preview

The highly anticipated Boxing Day Test match, the fourth Test match of the five-match series between Australia and India, is just less than 24 hours away at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The India vs. Australia Boxing Day Test match is slated to take place at 5 AM IST on December 26.

It seems that the festivities have taken over the historic Melbourne Stadium on the eve of the thriller; around 90 thousand cricket fans will witness a fourth Test match showcasing a stiff competition between bat and ball as the five-match Test series is locked at 1-1. The historic venue is expected to host around one lakh fans who will set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating contest, with two sides seeking to take a decisive step towards the glory.

The stakes couldn't be higher as the two powerhouses head into the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG, with the historic Border Gavaskar Trophy showdown leveled up at 1-1. If the visitors win, they will seal the series and retain the coveted title, while a victory for Pat Cummins and his men would keep them on a course for their first series win over Team India in the last 10 years.

Coming to the team dynamics, Aussie skipper Pat Cummins unveiled the team's plan, revealing two major changes to the lineup. Young sensation Sam Konstas is making his debut, stepping in for Nathan McSweeney, while Boland replaces injured Josh Hazlewood. The doubts and concerns loom over Travis Head's availability after he sustained a quad strain in Brisbane, leaving the team on edge. However, his return to the playing XI is a big boost for the hosts.

On the other hand, skipper Rohit Sharma might open the innings in this Test match. Team India will look to Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah for inspiration here. Virat piled up 316 runs in the last three innings at MCG, which marks the best among the current squad, while Jasprit Bumrah holds the best bowling figures here.

Match Information

Australia vs India, 4th Test

India tour of Australia, 25 Dec 2024, Wed, 5:00 AM IST ,Melbourne Cricket Ground

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Clouds

20.5°C

67% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Australia

T
W
L
W
W

India

T
L
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Travis Head

AUS - bat

409 Runs

4 Matches

2

KL Rahul

IND - bat

235 Runs

4 Matches

3

Alex Carey

AUS - wk

193 Runs

4 Matches

4

Shubman Gill

IND - bat

50 Runs

1 Match

193 Runs

4 Matches

45 Runs

1 Match

1

Travis Head

AUS - bat

92.74

4 Matches

131.25

1 Match

3

Sam Konstas

AUS - all

92.31

1 Match

116.67

1 Match

80.56

1 Match

72.18

4 Matches

1

Jasprit Bumrah

IND - bowl

24 Wkts

4 Matches

2

Harshit Rana

IND - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

3

Mitchell Starc

AUS - bowl

14 Wkts

4 Matches

4

Pat Cummins

AUS - bowl

14 Wkts

4 Matches

5

Akash Deep

IND - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

6

Mohammed Siraj

IND - bowl

13 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Josh Hazlewood

AUS - bowl

1.98

2 Matches

2

Mohammed Siraj

IND - bowl

2.57

1 Match

3

Nathan Lyon

AUS - bowl

2.65

4 Matches

4

Jasprit Bumrah

IND - bowl

2.79

4 Matches

2.94

1 Match

2.97

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Australia

AT Carey (wk), TM Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, MR Marsh, Nathan Lyon, SM Boland, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, S Konstas

Bench : JP Inglis, Josh Hazlewood, NA McSweeney, BJ Webster, Sean Abbott, Brendan Doggett, JA Richardson

India

KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, RA Jadeja, JJ Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj

Bench : DC Jurel, AR Easwaran, SN Khan, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna, H Rana, Mukesh Kumar, NA Saini, KK Ahmed, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Dayal

Injury and availability news

Australia announced their playing XI for the Boxing Day Test match and the hosts made two massive changes to their side. Scott Boland made his way into the playing XI in place of the injured Josh Hazlewood while teenage opener Sam Konstas replaced Nathan McSweeney.

Pitch Report

The surface at Melbourne Cricket Ground has been more seam-friendly of late. As a result, the venue hasn't witnessed a single drawn affair in the previous six Boxing Day Tests. The fast bowlers will get a hint of seam movement.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

360

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Travis Head AUS | BAT

Aussie star batter Travis Head can be your captaincy pick considering his form with the bat at the top-order of the series. The left-handed batter has made 409 runs in the last five matches and will be looking to pose big threat to Team India bowlers in MCG to help his side takes 2-1 lead. In addition, the star batter is one of the player to watch out for from the Aussie camp and seems to pose a big threat to Rohit Sharma and his men in this game.

8.5
C

Mitchell Starc AUS | BOWL

The left-arm pacer has been in the great form for the side in the series. The star seamer has picked up 14 wickets in the last three Test matches and might pose big threat to Team India batters at iconic MCG. The star cricketer has also been contributing with the bat as well in the lower order of the game, having racked up 76 runs so far. You must have this Aussie bowler as a captaincy-pick in your Dream 11 team considering his form with the ball and bat.

9
C

Jasprit Bumrah IND | BOWL

Team India's star bowler has picked up 21 wickets from the last three matches and will be looking to pose big threat to hosts to help India takes 2-1 lead against Aussies to defend their trophy. The right-arm pacer has been the most lethal bowler and one of the players to watch out for from the India camp. The 31-year-old cricketer is the game changer and the match-winner, posses the ability to help India wins the matches single-handedly. You must go for him considering his form.

8.5

Pat Cummins AUS | BOWL

The star seamer has picked up 14 wickets in the last three Test matches and might pose big threat to Team India batters at iconic MCG. Cummins will be looking to beat India in this match to make sure Aussies takes 2-1 lead under his leadership.

7.5

Yashasvi Jaiswal IND | BAT

Team India opening batter has showcased his great form in the series opener but failed to replicate that in the Adelaide and Brisbane fixture. The left-handed batter has made 191 runs from the last 3 matches and aims to pose big threat to Aussies in this game.

9

Rishabh Pant IND | WK

The wicketkeeper-batter has failed to mark his impact in the series, but he might turn the things here in the fourth Test match to help India takes 2-1 lead. Pant is the match-winner in Australian conditions and his form with bat can crush the Aussies.

8.5

Nitish Kumar Reddy IND | ALL

Team India all-rounder has made 179 runs in the last three Test matches and will be looking to continue his form in this Test match with both bat and the ball. In addition, he also picked up three wickets in the series.

8.5

Mohammed Siraj IND | BOWL

The right-arm pacer has picked up 13 wickets in the last three Test matches and will be looking to pose big threat to Cummins and his men in this Test match.

8.5

Steve Smith AUS | BAT

The star batter has hammered magnificent century in the third Test match and aims to continue his great form in the fourth Test match against Team India.

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7

Nathan McSweeney

AUS | ALL

9

Josh Hazlewood

AUS | BOWL

Last Updated On - Dec 25 2024 4:42 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

6 : 5

IND

Credits Left
9/100

Head To Head
Alex Carey

7

Rishabh Pant

9

Travis Head
C

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne

7.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Mitchell Starc
VC

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Mohammed Siraj

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

4 : 7

IND

Credits Left
5.5/100

Grand League
Rishabh Pant

9

Travis Head

8.5

Steve Smith
VC

8.5

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat Kohli

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Nitish Kumar Reddy
C

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Mohammed Siraj

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

5 : 6

IND

Credits Left
8/100

Mega League
Rishabh Pant

9

Travis Head

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Yashasvi Jaiswal
VC

7.5

Mitchell Marsh

8

Nitish Kumar Reddy
C

8.5

Washington Sundar

7.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Mohammed Siraj

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

5 : 6

IND

Credits Left
8/100

CricTracker Special
Rishabh Pant

9

Travis Head

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Yashasvi Jaiswal
VC

7.5

Mitchell Marsh

8

Nitish Kumar Reddy
C

8.5

Washington Sundar

7.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Mohammed Siraj

8.5

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