The biggest Test carnival is set to start, with Australia taking on India in the five-match Test series Down Under. The first game will occur in Perth, starting at 7:50 AM (IST).
Australia will be bolstered by having a full squad led by Pat Cummins available. They will have a new opener in Nathan McSweeney, while other names are well-known and proven performers.
Meanwhile, India will be without their captain Rohit Sharma and will be led by Jasprit Bumrah. They will also be without Mohammed Shami, with several new and fresh faces set to play in Australia for the first time.
AUS vs IND: Probable Playing XIs
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon
There is always some help for pacers in Perth, but the deck should be decent for shot-making overall. The spinners will also come into the game after the first three days and batting will get tougher with each passing day. The team winning the toss might elect to field first.
A temperature of around 19°C, with no threat of rain, is forecast.
Top Player Picks for AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction
Mitchell Marsh (AUS)
Mitchell Marsh will bat in the middle order and bowl with the ball. He knows the conditions well in Perth and can fetch ample points.
Mitchell Marsh has 153 runs in two innings in Perth. He also hit the fifties in both innings.
Virat Kohli (IND)
Virat Kohli has 2042 runs at an average of 47.48 in 44 Test innings against Australia. He also has five fifties and eight centuries against them.
Virat Kohli has 140 runs in two Test innings in Perth. He also hit a fabulous century here.
Jasprit Bumrah (AUS)
Jasprit Bumrah will get ample help off the deck in Perth. He can fetch a few wickets in this game.
Jasprit Bumrah has 32 wickets at an average of 21.25 and a strike rate of 51.53 in 14 Test innings against Australia. He also has a five-wicket haul against them.
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction
Steven Smith (AUS)
Steven Smith has 2042 runs at an average of 65.87 in 37 Test innings against India. He also has five fifties and nine centuries against them.
Steven Smith has 355 runs at an average of 88.75 in six Test innings in Perth. He also has a fifty here.
Travis Head (AUS)
Travis Head always scores runs against India. He will enjoy playing in Perth.
Travis Head has 715 runs at an average of 42.05 in 18 Test innings against India. He also has three fifties and a century against them.
Rishabh Pant (IND)
Rishabh Pant is among the best batters in the Indian team. He has a fine record on Australian soil.
Rishabh Pant has 624 runs at an average of 62.40 in 12 Test innings against Australia. He also has two fifties and a century against them.
AUS vs IND Player to Avoid
Alex Carey (AUS)
Alex Carey will bat slightly low and might not score much. He can be avoided for this game.
Grand League Team for AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction
Small League Team for AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction
AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction:
Quality-wise, Australia are superior, and they will also be more suited to the conditions in Perth. Their bowlers are experienced and more penetrative than India’s. Expect Australia to win the contest.
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