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The fourth test of the Five-match series between Australia and India. will be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26-30.
The series is currently tied 1-1, with India securing a resounding 295-run victory in the opening Test at Perth, followed by Australia’s strong comeback with a 10-wicket win in the second Test at Adelaide Oval. The third test ended in a tie due to persistent rain on the last day.
Frontera-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, 4th Test:
- Start date and time: December 26; 5:00 am IST/ 10:30 am local/ 11:30 pm GMT (December 25)
- Event: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Report
The MCG pitch is expected to offer a fair competition between bat and ball. Bowlers, particularly 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 stroke play, giving batsmen opportunities to score freely. However, the stadium’s larger confines can influence the scoring rate, requiring hitters to combine accuracy with power. This dynamic could set the stage for a captivating battle as the teams strive to balance offense and defense. The conditions promise an exciting match in which both pitchers and hitters will have to adapt to the changing challenges.
AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Goalkeepers: KL Rahul, Alex Carey
- hitters: Travis Head, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli
- all terrain: Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
OFF vs. IND, 4th Quiz: Dream11 Prediction 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 prediction backups
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Nathan Lyon, Marnus Labuschagne
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AUS vs IND, fourth test: Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 25, 23:30 GMT)
AUS vs IND, fourth 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 come into this match as favorites due to their recent form and home advantage. Their batting line-up, bolstered by players like Steve Smith and Travis Head, has shown resilience and the ability to post big totals. On the contrary, India’s batting has faced challenges, particularly against pace bowling.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has boldly predicted that India will emerge victorious in this Test, citing their potential to bounce back and capitalize on any weaknesses in the Australian team.
