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
The much-awaited four-match Test series between India and Australia will commence on December 17. This is the historic occasion as the two powerhouses are facing each other in a Day-Night Test for the first time. Adelaide Oval will host the encounter even as Australia are battling injuries to their key players. Joe Burns is set to open the innings despite poor form while Matthew Wade is expected to partner him at the top of the order.
India, on the other hand, will also miss their ace pacer Ishant Sharma who has been ruled out of the entire series. Rohit Sharma has just landed in Australia and is likely to play last two Tests. Unlike the hosts, the visitors have announced their playing XI. They have preferred Prithvi Shaw as the opener while Wriddhiman Saha is set to take the gloves ahead of Rishabh Pant.
AUS vs IND Weather Report for Match 1
It will be cloudy to start with in Adelaide for the whole day. But the sun is expected to come out on the rest of the days. Showers are expected on Monday but Day-Night Tests seldom go into the fifth day.
Pitch Report
Curators generally prefer leaving grass on the pitch for day-night Tests for the sake of the pink ball. The ball swings a lot early on and under the lights as well. Conditions ease out a bit later in the game but the pacers dominate overall with the pink ball.
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 Dream11 Match:
Steve Smith has scored 212 runs in six innings at the Adelaide Oval in D/N Tests. He will bat at four for Australia and will be crucial for them.
Virat Kohli is the best batsman for India and he will be keen on making a solid contribution in this crucial game for the visitors. He looked in good touch in the T20I and ODI series.
Mitchell Starc has picked 17 wickets in five innings in Adelaide D/N Tests. He will open the innings with the pink ball for the home team.
Mohammed Shami was near unplayable in the D/N practice game against Australia A. He picked a total of five wickets in two innings while sending down more than 20 overs.
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 Dream11 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
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for AUS vs IND Dream11 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
Expert Advice
Pace bowlers will enjoy bowling with the Pink ball. So it will be wise to pick around 5-6 bowlers in your Fantasy team. You can also make two of them C and VC of your teams.
Cameron Green is a very good pace bowling all-rounder. He is likely to play and bat at six. He can be picked in your team for Grand League contests.
Today’s AUS vs IND Probable Winners
Australia are expected to win the match.
