The fourth test five-match series between Australia and India to be played at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) between 26-30 December.
The series is currently tied at 1-1, with India taking a commanding 295-run victory in the opening Test in Perth, followed by Australia's strong comeback with a 10-wicket victory in the second Test at Adelaide Oval. The third Test ended in a draw due to continuous rain on the final day.
Frontier-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, 4th Test:
- Start date and time: 26 December; 5:00am IST/ 10:30am local/ 11:30pm GMT (December 25)
- Place: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Report
The pitch at the MCG is expected to provide a fair contest 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 pace, the pitch should encourage aggressive attacking play, allowing batters to score freely. However, the greater limitations of the stadium could affect the scoring rate, requiring batsmen to combine accuracy with power. This dynamic could set the stage for an exciting battle as teams try to balance attack and defense. The conditions promise an exciting match where both archers and fighters have to accept the growing challenges.
AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicket keepers: KL Rahul, Alex Carey
- Batteries: Travis Head, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli
- Almighty: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
OFF vs IND, 4th Test: Prediction Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain
Option 1: Jasprit Bumrah (c), Travis Head (vc)
Option 2: KL Rahul (c), Mitchell Starc (vc)
OFF vs IND, 4th Test: Dream11 Backup Prediction
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Nathan Lyon, Marnus Labuschagne
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AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Dream11 squad for today's match (December 25, 11:30pm GMT)
AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Teams
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 Boland
India (Probably Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
AUS vs IND, 4th test: match prediction
Australia go into this game as favorites due to their recent form and home advantage. Their batting line-up, supported by players like Steve Smith and Travis Head, has shown resilience and the ability to post big totals. In contrast, India's batting has faced challenges, especially against pace bowling.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has boldly predicted India to win this Test, citing their ability to bounce back and exploit any weaknesses in the Australian side.
