AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 5th Test

With one final Test match to go in Sydney, Team India's dream of clinching a hat trick of Test series wins in Australian conditions hangs by a thread.

By Pratyusha Bhawar

Updated - 02 Jan 2025, 22:22 IST

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Team India (IND) are all set to turn their fortunes against Australia (AUS) in the fifth and final Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25), which will commence on Friday, January 3, at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney. The hosts took an unassailable lead of  2-1 by securing victory in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Despite impressive performances from Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Yashavi Jaiswal, and Washington Sundar, the visitors failed to save the fourth Test match as they lost seven wickets for just 34 runs in the final session on Day 5. On the flip side, Steve Smith struck a century, and the hosts' top-order batters, Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, and Marnus Labuschagne, scored half-centuries. Among notable bowling performances, Skipper Pat Cummins claimed a six-wicket haul, besides contributing with the bat as well in both innings to win their first-ever Boxing Day Test match against India since 2011.

While Team India squandered the chance to grab the series, Rohit Sharma and his men still have plenty to play for in the Sydney Test match. Firstly, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is still with the nation, and secondly, the Indian side is still in contention for the 2025 WTC final spot. However, to retain the trophy and to keep their chances of reaching the WTC final alive, the Sydney Test is a must-win game for the visitors. Besides, they will then hope that their Asian counterparts in Sri Lanka ensure to win their Tests at home against Australia, to hand a chance to India for a WTC final berth.

While the final tussle is to start, the Australian side will aim to claim another memorable win to end their series drought against India in their own backyard. While Rohit Sharma and co. will hope to retain the series with a comeback victory.

Match Information

Australia vs India, 5th Test

India tour of Australia, 2 Jan 2025, Thur, 5:00 AM IST ,Sydney Cricket Ground

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Sydney Cricket Ground

Rain

23.9°C

78% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Australia

W
T
W
L
W

India

L
T
L
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Travis Head

AUS - bat

448 Runs

5 Matches

391 Runs

5 Matches

3

Steve Smith

AUS - bat

314 Runs

5 Matches

4

Shubman Gill

IND - bat

50 Runs

1 Match

298 Runs

5 Matches

45 Runs

1 Match

1

Travis Head

AUS - bat

92.56

5 Matches

131.25

1 Match

3

Sam Konstas

AUS - all

81.88

2 Matches

116.67

1 Match

80.56

1 Match

6

Beau Webster

AUS - all

69.06

1 Match

1

Jasprit Bumrah

IND - bowl

32 Wkts

5 Matches

2

Harshit Rana

IND - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

3

Pat Cummins

AUS - bowl

25 Wkts

5 Matches

4

Scott Boland

AUS - bowl

21 Wkts

3 Matches

5

Akash Deep

IND - bowl

2 Wkts

1 Match

6

Mohammed Siraj

IND - bowl

20 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Josh Hazlewood

AUS - bowl

1.98

2 Matches

2

Mohammed Siraj

IND - bowl

2.57

1 Match

3

Nathan Lyon

AUS - bowl

2.71

5 Matches

4

Scott Boland

AUS - bowl

2.72

3 Matches

5

Jasprit Bumrah

IND - bowl

2.76

5 Matches

2.94

1 Match

Probable Playing XI

Australia

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

Bench : JP Inglis, MR Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, NA McSweeney, Sean Abbott, Brendan Doggett, JA Richardson

India

KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, RA Jadeja, Prasidh Krishna, JJ Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Bench : DC Jurel, AR Easwaran, Shubman Gill, SN Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, H Rana, Mukesh Kumar, NA Saini, KK Ahmed, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Dayal, TK Kotian

Injury and availability news

Australia have announced their Playing XI for the Sydney Test, with Beau Webster replacing all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. On the other hand, India have confirmed the unavailability of Akash Deep for the upcoming encounter due to a back injury.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Sydney generally offers even pace and bounce, so the batters will capitalise on the conditions after getting set in the middle. The spinners generally get some assistance in the last two days. Considering the playing conditions, the toss-winner should opt to bat first here.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

65%

Batting Pitch

380

Average Score

35%

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 410 runs in the last four Test matches and would be looking to maintain his form heading to the final Test match in Sydney. The star batter is one of the player to watch out for in the series and he will be looking to thwart Team India in this game to win the series 3-1.

7.5
C

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. However, the star batter marked his terrific comeback in the Melbourne Test match. The left-handed batter has made 359 runs from the last 4 matches and aims to pose big threat to Aussies in this game to help his side level up the series 2-2.

9
C

Jasprit Bumrah IND | BOWL

Team India's star bowler has picked up 30 wickets from the last four Test matches and will be looking to pose big threat to hosts to help India level up the series 2-2 against Aussies. 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.

8.5

Pat Cummins AUS | BOWL

The star seamer has picked up 20 wickets in the last four Test matches and might pose big threat to Team India batters at iconic SCG. Cummins will be looking to beat India in this match to make sure Aussies wins the series under his leadership.

8.5

Sam Konstas AUS | ALL

The Aussie opening batter looks in a great form in the fourth Test match, hammered half century in his first innings of debut Test match. The 19-year-old cricketer can give the great start to his side in this game. He can be your top-picks.

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 final Test match to help India level up series 2-2. 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 294 runs in the last four Test matches and will be looking to continue his form in this Test match with both bat and the ball.

8.5

Mohammed Siraj IND | BOWL

The right-arm pacer has picked up 16 wickets in the last four 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 and fourth Test matches and aims to continue his great form in the fifth Test match against Team India.

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9

Josh Inglis

AUS | WK

9

Josh Hazlewood

AUS | BOWL

Last Updated On - Jan 2 2025 10:22 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

6 : 5

IND

Credits Left
8/100

Head To Head
Alex Carey

7

Rishabh Pant

9

Travis Head
C

8.5

Usman Khawaja

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Yashasvi Jaiswal
VC

7.5

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Sam Konstas

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Mohammed Siraj

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

5 : 6

IND

Credits Left
7/100

Grand League
Rishabh Pant

9

Travis Head

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne

7.5

Steve Smith

8.5

KL Rahul

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal
C

7.5

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Sam Konstas

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah
VC

9

Mohammed Siraj

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

4 : 7

IND

Credits Left
5.5/100

Mega League
Rishabh Pant

9

Travis Head

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat Kohli

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Sam Konstas
C

8.5

Pat Cummins
VC

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Mohammed Siraj

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

AUS

4 : 7

IND

Credits Left
5.5/100

CricTracker Special
Rishabh Pant

9

Travis Head

8.5

Steve Smith

8.5

Rohit Sharma

9

Virat Kohli

9

Yashasvi Jaiswal

7.5

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Sam Konstas
C

8.5

Pat Cummins
VC

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Mohammed Siraj

8.5

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