Wednesday, December 16, 2020

AUS vs IND Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Test Series, Match 1

Match Details

The first Test of the four-match series between India and Australia will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

This match will start at 9:30 AM IST (2:30 PM local). It will be live on Sony SIX, Sony SIX HD and can be streamed live on Son LIV.

Preview

India and Australia will renew the rivalry in the Tests with the Border Gavaskar Trophy starting from December 17. Both the teams have a few issues to sort out as the visitors will miss Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma. On the other hand, Australia are fretting over Cameron Green and Steve Smith’s fitness. However, both of them are expected to play this match and get fit in time.

AUS vs IND Weather Report for Match 1

It will be cloudy on Thursday in Adelaide while the sun will be out on the rest of the days with rain expected only on the fifth and final day of the Test.


Pitch Report

There is a little bit of grass on this match and the ball will swing a lot while it is new. Conditions will ease out especially in the second session but under the lights, pacers will again enjoy.

Average first innings score

301 (In three Day-Night Tests played in Adelaide)

Injury & Availability News

Cameron Green is all but assured of a Test debut provided he clears the fitness test according to concussion protocols.

Tim Paine is confident about Steve Smith getting fit in time for the match after struggling with a sore back on Tuesday.

Team India announced its playing XI.

AUS vs IND Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Australia

Matthew Wade, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (C & WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

Bench

Moises Henriques, James Pattinson, Michael Neser, Marcus Harris, Mitchell Swepson

India

Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Ravi Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.

Bench

Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav


AUS vs IND Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Steve Smith has scored 212 runs in six Day-Night innings at the Adelaide Oval and he will be crucial again for the team. Virat Kohli has been the best batsman for India and even in this Day-night Test, he will play a huge role for the visitors. Mitchell Starc and Mohammed Shami are deadly bowlers when it comes to bowling with the Pink-Ball and they will give a lot of Fantasy points in this match.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Mitchell Starc

Vice-Captain Options: Mohammed Shami, Cheteshwar Pujara, Pat Cummins

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for AUS vs IND 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Matthew Wade

Batsmen – Steve Smith (C), Virat Kohli (VC), Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara

All-Rounders – Travis Head

Bowlers – Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami

12th Man – Wriddhiman Saha

 

Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for AUS vs IND 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tim Paine

Batsmen – Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane

All-Rounders – Hanuma Vihari

Bowlers – Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc (C), Mohammed Shami (VC), Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav\

12th Man – Wriddhiman Saha

 


Expert Advice

If Cameron Green plays, then he can be picked in your Grand League Fantasy team for this match. Also, it is better to prefer 5-6 bowlers in your Fantasy team.

Today’s AUS vs IND Probable Winners

Australia are expected to win the match.

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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.