Match Details:
The third Test of the four-match Test series between Australia and India will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.
This match will start at 5 AM IST (10:30 AM local). It will be live on Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 1 HD and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
After the horrendous manner in which India started this Test series, nothing less than an act of sweet revenge would have pacified the Indian cricket enthusiasts. Ajinkya’s Rahane men did just that in what was an epic encounter at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. They registered an 8-wicket win to restore parity in the series.
The captain led his side from the front, as his brilliant knock garnered praises from all around the globe. With the series now tied and clouds of uncertainty hovering around the last game, this particular Test match is going to be of utmost importance. Both teams will be desperate to be in the lead before going into the final Test.
AUS vs IND Weather Report for Match 3:
There is a forecast of scattered showers on the first day of the Test, but it is expected to be sunny on the remaining 4 days. The temperature will be around 20-23 °C on all the days.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Sydney Cricket Ground is expected to help the batsmen. In the last few Tests that we have seen on this pitch, scoring 400+ in the first innings has not been too difficult a task. That being said, the wicket will provide more assistance to the bowlers in the last couple of days.
Average first innings score:
458 (Last 5 Test Matches on this venue)
Injury & Availability News:
For Australia: David Warner is expected to feature in the playing XI, while youngster Will Pucovski is also set for his debut. Joe Burns and Travis Head make way for them.
For India: Rohit Sharma is likely to be back in India’s playing XI, with out-of-form Mayank Agarwal making way for him. Umesh Yadav has been ruled out because of a calf injury, which should provide Shardul Thakur a place in the playing XI.
AUS vs IND Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Australia:
David Warner, Matthew Wade, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Will Pucovski, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (C & WK), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
Bench:
Marcus Harris, Moises Henriques, Travis Head, Michael Neser, James Pattinson, Mitchell Swepson.
India:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
Bench:
Wriddhiman Saha, T Natarajan, Mayank Agarwal, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav.
AUS vs IND Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Ajinkya Rahane batted exceptionally well for the visitors in the last Test. The skipper scored 112 runs in the first innings and then played a short-yet-crucial knock of unbeaten 27 in the second.
Ravichandran Ashwin has proved why he still is one of India’s prime assets in the longest format of the game. The spinner has picked up 10 wickets in the first 2 Tests, which includes a 4-fer.
Indian fans heaved a collective sigh of relief when they saw Rohit Sharma back in the team hotel. He has scored 2141 runs in his Test career at an impressive average of over 45.
While Sharma’s inclusion in the team is a big boost for India, David Warner’s inclusion is bound to strengthen the Aussie batting unit. He has scored 7244 runs in Test cricket, which includes 24 centuries and 30 half-centuries.
Australia bowling unit will be marshalled by Pat Cummins. He has picked up 10 wickets in the first 2 Test matches for the Kangaroos.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options: Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain Options: Ravichandran Ashwin, David Warner
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tim Paine
Batsmen – Steve Smith, Ajinkya Rahane (C), David Warner, Rohit Sharma
All-Rounders – Ravichandran Ashwin (VC), Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers – Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for AUS vs IND Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rishabh Pant
Batsmen – Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Ajinkya Rahane, David Warner (VC), Rohit Sharma (C)
All-Rounders – Ravichandran Ashwin
Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins
Expert Advice:
This pitch has favoured the batsmen in the last few Tests. If you are willing to take risks, you can try picking 5 batsmen for your Mega League teams.
AUS vs IND Probable Winners:
Australia are expected to win this match.
