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.
