Australia vs India Fantasy Prediction

Team India (IND) are gearing up for a crucial battle against Australia (AUS) in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25), set to begin on Friday, January 3, at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Australia has already secured an unassailable 2-1 lead after their victory in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.

Despite strong individual performances from Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Yashavi Jaiswal, and Washington Sundar, India couldn’t save the fourth Test, losing seven wickets for just 34 runs in the final session on Day 5. On the other hand, Australia’s Steve Smith scored a century, and key batters like Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, and Marnus Labuschagne contributed with half-centuries. The hosts’ captain, Pat Cummins, not only claimed a six-wicket haul but also played a key role with the bat, leading Australia to their first-ever Boxing Day Test win over India since 2011.

While India missed the chance to win the series, there is still plenty at stake in the Sydney Test. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy remains with India, and the team is still in contention for a spot in the 2025 WTC final. To retain the trophy and keep their WTC hopes alive, India must win in Sydney. Additionally, they will hope Sri Lanka can do them a favor by defeating Australia at home, giving India a shot at the WTC final.

As the final showdown begins, Australia will be looking to secure another memorable victory and end their series drought against India on home soil, while Rohit Sharma and his men will be determined to fight back and seal a comeback win to keep their dreams of retaining the trophy alive.

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Match Details:

Australia vs India – 5th Test Match
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Date & Time: 3rd January 2025, 05:00 AM IST
Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

Head-to-Head:

In their 68 encounters, India has won 36 matches, Australia 28, with 4 matches ending in a tie and 1 in no result.
In the last 5 meetings, Australia has won 3 times, while India has secured 2 victories.

Weather Report:

The weather in Moore Park is expected to be cloudy, with rain likely over the next two days.

Pitch Report:

The Sydney pitch is flat and hard, providing a true surface with good pace and bounce. Bowlers can expect plenty of movement with the new ball, including noticeable seam movement, making it a challenging surface for both batters and bowlers.

Probable Playing XI:

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

Fantasy Team: