Match Details:
The 1st tour match of the 3-day unofficial Test series between Australia A and India A will be played at the Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, Australia on Sunday.
This match is scheduled to start at 05:00 AM IST (10:30 AM Local Time).
Preview:
It’s the first tour match where Australia A are ready to face the visitors, India A in a three-day match at the Drummoyne Oval, Sydney. This match will give some boost to the players and would help them to get used to the weather and conditions.
However, the Aussies would be rich in experience about the playing conditions as they have a lot in their pocket while compared to the visitors. Still, they have to be at their best as India A also have some big names on the paper who can trouble the hosts and can turn the game from the jaws of defeat. Moreover, as this a three-day game, both the teams especially India A would look to analyze the behavior of the turf as soon as possible.
Australia A vs India A Weather Report for Match 1:
The weather for this match is all clear without any interruptions of rain. And rest of the days will remain clear with the temperatures looming around 24 degrees range.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track at the Drummoyne Oval is a batting-friendly where batsmen enjoy to dominate bowlers on this occasion. However, not much info available about the Test matches as there have been plenty of One-day games played at this venue.
Average first innings score:
250 is expected to be avg total.
Record of chasing teams:
N/A
Injury and Availability News:
(Alex Carey, Moises Henriques, Ashton Agar, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Swepson have been added to the T20 squad)
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Australia A vs India A Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Australia A:
Tim Paine, Travis Head, Joe Burns, Mitchell Marsh, Jackson Bird, James Pattinson, Will Pucovski, Nic Maddinson, Michael Neser/Cameron Green, Harry Conway, Mark Steketee.
Bench:
Marcus Harris, Michael Neser/Cameron Green
India A:
Wriddhiman Saha, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Hanuma Vihari, Rishab Pant, Kuldeep Yadav.
Australia A vs India A Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Travis Head has scored 1091 runs in 17 games that he played at an average of around 42.
The right-handed all-rounder, Mitchell Marsh can trouble the opposition with both the bat and the ball. The latter has piled up 1260 runs with the willow and picked up 42 wickets from his 32 outings.
James Pattinson has the ability to make the batsmen struggle with his line and length. In his 21 appearances, Pattinson has bagged 81 wickets for his team.
Michael Neser has some good numbers in his First-class career. He has scored 1903 runs and picked up 191 wickets under his belt.
Fondly known as “The Wall” after Rahul Dravid, Cheteshwar Pujara will be a must pick in your fantasy team. He has plundered 5840 runs from 77 matches that he played at an average of around 49.
Shubman Gill is in fabulous touch with the bat. He has amassed 2133 runs in his First-class career at an average of well over 73 including 7 hundreds to his name.
The Tamil Nadu-based all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has the ability to turn the game with both the bat and the bowl. The latter has scored 2389 runs and bagged 365 scalps from as many games he played.
The right-arm pacer Umesh Yadav is expected to be the lead pacer for India A. In 46 matches, Umesh Yadav plucked 144 wickets to his name.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Cheteshwar Pujara, Mitchell Marsh
Vice-Captain Options – Michael Neser, Shubman Gill
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Australia A vs India A Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rishab Pant
Batters – Cheteshwar Pujara (C), Prithvi Shaw, Travis Head, Will Pucovski, Ajinkya Rahane
All-Rounders – Mitchell Marsh (VC), Ravichandran Ashwin
Bowlers – James Pattinson, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
Suggested Playing XI No.2 Australia A vs India A for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tim Paine, Wriddhiman Saha
Batters – Cheteshwar Pujara, Joe Burns, Shubman Gill (VC)
All-Rounders – Hanuma Vihari, Mitchell Marsh (C), Ravichandran Ashwin
Bowlers – Harry Conway, James Pattinson, Umesh Yadav
Expert Advice:
Pick Will Pucovski if he gets a chance to play. He has scored 1720 runs in his FC career at an average of well over 55.
Today’s Australia A vs India A Probable Winners:
India A are expected to win this match.
