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 Australia vs India Today Match Prediction 

 Match:  Australia vs India 
 Time:   26 December, 05:00 AM (IST) 

 Series:: India tour of Australia, 2024-25 
 Venue:   Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne  

 Info: 

• With series locked at 1-1, the Indian cricket team and hosts Australia will collide in the fourth Test of their five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series from December 26 onwards at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The match also forms a significant part of the ongoing 2023-25 WTC cycle.
• Team India won the opening match of the series by a record margin of 295 runs, under the leadership of interim captain Jasprit Bumrah. Australia bounced back at the Adelaide Oval with a 10-wicket trouncing of the visitors. The third Test at The Gabba turned out to be a rain-marred draw between the two nations. Ahead of the all-important MCG Test, let us take a look at the stats and head-to-head record of the two Test titans with each other.

 Live Streaming: 

Live Streaming: The match will be live telecast on Fancode Apps.

 Weather & Pitch Report: 

 Weather: ⛅

Weather in Melbourne, US is clean. The temperature is expected to around 11°C on the match day with 78% humidity and 8.3 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game. 

 Pitch: 🏟️

The Pitch at Melbourne is surely balanced , the pacers get good swing and bounce from the surface and batters definitely need to toil bit hard to score big runs.

 Team NEWS: 

 AUS Team News: 

• Following a rain-affected draw in Brisbane, India and Australia are locked at 1-1 in the series. After a string of subpar performances, both Kohli and Rohit will be eager to find form at the MCG. While Rohit hasn't confirmed a return to the batting order, opening with Jaiswal could reignite his form. Meanwhile, if Rahul comes down at three, it will allow Kohli to anchor at number four. 
• With Ashwin retired, Washington Sundar is likely to partner Jadeja in spin. The pace attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, looks formidable. With all departments firing, India aims to regain the series lead in Melbourne and continue the winning streak as the 'Men in Blue' last lost a Test at MCG back in 2011.

 IND Team News: 

• The Aussies have made a couple of changes to their XI, with teenage sensation Sam Konstas making his debut, replacing Nathan McSweeney. Meanwhile, Scott Boland fills in for the injured Josh Hazlewood. However, all eyes will be on Travis Head, who will be eager to continue his impressive form after a recent injury scare. Though Head's records at MCG has not been good, his recent stellar form might turn the table this time. Konstas might also be a key player for the Baggy Greens in the top order with his firepower.
• The pace attack will be led by Mitchell Starc, while Scott Boland's return adds experience and a potent swing-bowling option. Nathan Lyon will head the spin department and will be tricky for Indian batters to handle. With the Aussies having a strong record of winning at MCG, a hard-fought battle is on the cards.

 Predicted Playing11: 

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AUS
1.Sam Konstas, 2. Usman Khawaja, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Steven Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Alex Carey(WK), 7. Beau Webster, 8. Pat Cummins(C), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Scott Boland

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IND
1.Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 3. Shubman Gill, 4. Virat Kohli, 5. Rishabh Pant(WK), 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. K Nitesh Reddy, 8. Washington Sundar, 9. Prasidh Krishna, 10. Jasprit Bumrah(C), 11. Mohammed Siraj

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 🏆 Winning Chances: 

Australia looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.

 Team Combo: 

 AUS Team Info - 

• Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja will open the innings.
• Sam Konstas will be making his debut in this match, the 17 year old got maiden call up after his splendid performance.
• Marnus Labuschagne will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
• Steven Smith and Travis Head will strengthen the middle order for Australia.
• Pat Cummins will lead the Australia as a Captain. He is also a good Bowler.
• Alex Carey will do the Wicket Keeping for Australia.
• Nathan Lyon will take care of the spin bowling of the team.
• Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins will lead the pace attack of his team.

IND Team Info - 

• Yashasvi Jaiswal and Lokesh Rahul will open the innings.
• Shubman Gill will be the backbone of batting department, if early wickets falls, He settles the innings.
• Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will strengthen the middle order for India.
• Rohit Sharma will lead the India as a Captain. He is also a good Batter.
• Rishabh Pant will do the Wicket Keeping for India.
• Ravindra Jadeja will take care of the spin bowling of the team.
• Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will lead the pace attack of his team. He was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.

 Key Players: 

 Australia (AUS) 

• Marnus Labuschagne [[DNB, 64], [3, 2], 6, (16, 1W), 4]
• Pat Cummins [[5W, 2W], [1W, 2W], 0W, (32*, 2W), 0W, 3W]
• Mitchell Starc [[2W, 6W], [1W, 2W], 0W, 3W, 0W]
• Travis Head [[DNB, 140], [89, 11], 34, 29, 154*]

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 India (IND) 

• Ravindra Jadeja [[5W, 14, 5W], [42, 3W, 38], [0W, 3W], [3W, 1W]]
• Virat Kohli [[11, 7], [100*, 5], [1, 4], [17, 1], [70, 0]]
• Yashasvi Jaiswal [[24, 0], [161, 0], [5, 30], [77, 30], [35, 13]]
• K Nitesh Reddy [[42, 42, 1W], [38*, 1W, 41], 1W, (74, 2W), 16*]
• Lokesh Rahul [[7, 37], [77, 26], [12, 0], [DNB, 68], [22*, 16]]
• Jasprit Bumrah [[0W, 4W], [3W, 5W], [0W, 0W], [2W, 1W]]

 AUS vs IND C/VC Option: 

• Virat Kohli [PTs: 200, CR: 8]
• Lokesh Rahul [PTs: 302, CR: 8.5]
• Pat Cummins [PTs: 340, CR: 9]
• Jasprit Bumrah [PTs: 440, CR: 9]
• Travis Head [PTs: 528, CR: 9]

 SQUAD: 

 Australia (AUS) Squad: 

Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Beau Webster, Sean Abbott, Josh Inglis, Jhye Richardson

 India (IND) Squad: 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Tanush Kotian, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana

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 + Ground and Pitch info about 

  Pallekele Cricket Stadium - Kandy, Sri Lanka 

 – Last 5 Match  

SL

SL 6/308(50) vs AFG 10/153(33.5)

(SL won by 155 runs)

SL 3/381(50) vs AFG 6/339(50)

(SL won by 42 Runs )

Zim 10/96(22.5) vs SL 2/97(16.4)

(SL won by 8 wickets)

Zim 10/208(44.4) vs SL 8/211(49)

(SL won by 2 wickets)

SL 10/171(46.4) vs NZ 5/172(23.2)

(NZ won by 5 wickets)

SL 10/279(50) vs BAN 7/282(41.1)

(BAN won by 3 Wickets)

IND 8/357(50) vs SL 10/55(19.4)

(IND won by 302 Runs)

AFG

SL 6/308(50) vs AFG 10/153(33.5)

(SL won by 155 runs)

SL 3/381(50) vs AFG 6/339(50)

(SL won by 42 Runs )

AFG 10/244(50) vs SA 5/247(47.5)

(SA won by 5 wickets)

AFG 5/291(50) vs AUS 7/293(46.5)

(AUS won by 3 Wickets)

Netherlands 10/179(46.3) vs AFG 3/181(31.3)

(AFG win by 7 wickets)

SL 10/241(49.3) vs AFG 3/242(45.2)

(AFG won by 7 wickets)

PAK 7/282(50) vs AFG 2/286(49)

(AFG won by 8 wickets)

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 Players Recent Form: 

 SRI LANKA ODI 

 Wicket Keeper 

Sadeera Samarawickrama (RHB)

2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,1dwn,1dwn,2dwn, 2dwn

52(61),45(36),14(17),4(3),41(31),1(2),41(42)

ODI

Match- 37, Innings- 34, Runs-1144,  AVG:- 38.13

Kusal Mendis(RHB)

1 dwn,1dwn,1dwn,Open,Open,1dwn,1dwn

61(65),16(31),66(51),17(28),46(48),6(7),19(30

ODI

Match- 126, Innings- 123, Runs- 3715, AVG:- 32.87

 Batsman 

Pathum Nissanka (RHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

18(17),210(139),2(8),41(36),0(1),46(60),77(83)

ODI

Match- 51, Innings- 51, Runs-1956,  AVG:- 42.52

Avishka Farnando (RHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

5(23),88(88),0(4),4(5),0(5),1(4),20(17)

ODI

Match- 34, Innings- 34, Runs- 1087, AVG:- 31.97

Shevon Daniel(LHB)

Open

12(28)

#_35(58),8(15),11(14),63(70)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

Match- 1, Innings- 1, Runs- 12, AVG:- 12

Charith Asalanka (LHB)

3dwn,3dwn,DNB,Open,Open,Open, Open

97(74),7(8),DNB,0(7),101(95),8(8),108(105)

ODI

Match- 55, Innings- 48, Runs- 1765, AVG:- 43.04

Sahan Arachchige(LHB)

DNB,4dwn,4dwn,2dwn, DNB

DNB,21(39),11(24),57(71),DNB

ODI

Match- 5, Innings- 3, Runs:- 89, Avg:- 29.67

 All-Rounder 

Wanindu Hasaranga(RHB,RA Legbreak)

5dwn,DNB,DNB,6dwn,DNB,6dwn,6dwn

14(13),DNB,DNB,29(21),DNB,20(21),15(12)

4/27(7),0/57(10),7/19(6),2/35(7),0/38(7),2/53(10),2/42(6)

ODI

BAT -  Match- 51, Innings- 43, Runs- 846, AVG:- 23.50

BOWL-  Over:- 402,  Wickets:- 78, Ec:- 5.04

Dunith Wellalage(LHB,LA orthodox)

5dwn,6dwn,6dwn,6dwn,6dwn

2(9),10(8),0(1),8(21),0(1)

1/53(9),0/62(10),1/81(10),0/7(2),1/40(9)

ODI

BAT -  Match -18, Innings -15, Runs- 207, AVG- 17.25

BOWL -  Over - 122,Wickets- 21, Ec- 5.54

Janith Liyanage(RHB, RA MF)

4dwn,DNB,DNB,2dwn,2dwn

50(48),DNB,DNB,95(127),24(34)

#_86(74),62(40)

(#_List A Match Record)

0/13(2),0/25(3),1/17(3),0/11(2),Dnb,

#_0/31(6),1/60(10)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

BAT -  Match - 5, Innings - 3, Runs- 169, AVG:- 56.33

BOWL -  Over- 10,  Wickets:-1,  Ec:- 6.60

Chamika Karunaratne(RHB,RA MF)

6dwn, DNB,6dwn,6dwn,5dwn

6(17),DNB,2(11),24(42),11(24)

DNB,3/58(9),5/15(3),3/26(5),4/43(9)

ODI

BAT -  Match- 26, Innings- 24, Runs- 451, AVG:- 25.06

BOWL -  Over:- 132,  Wickets:- 24, Ec:- 5.76

 Bowler 

Maheesh Theekshana (RA offbreak)

0/25(6),0/56(10),1/15(5),4/31(10),DNB,1/43(7),2/44(9)

ODI

Over:- 331,  Wickets:- 55, Ec:- 4.65

Akila Dhananjay (RA Legbreak)

1/15(5),4/31(10),DNB,1/43(7),2/44(9)

ODI

Over:- 322, Wickets:- 56, Ec:- 5.15

Asitha Fernando:(RA MF)

2/23(6),1/64(10),DNB,0/54(10),0/62(8),0/22(2)

ODI

Over:- 36, Wickets:- 3, Ec:- 6.25

Dushmantha Chameera (RAF)

2/55(8),0/14(4),2/44(8),0/3(2),1/20(4),0/54(8)

ODI

Over:- 360,  Wickets:- 56,  Ec:- 5.47

Dilshan Madushanka (LA MF)

2/28(7),0/65(9),1/31(5),1/24(7),2/2(2),0/58(6),3/69(10

ODI

Over:- 152,  Wickets:- 32,  Ec:- 5.86

Pramod Madushan(RA MF)

1/37(6),4/75(10),0/21(2),2/58(7),1/13(3)

#_1/8(3),2/60(9)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

Over: - 26,  Wickets:- 12, Ec:-8.63

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 ‍AFGANISTAN ODI: 

 Wicket Keeper 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz:(RHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

8(20),1(3),25(22),21(25),10(11),0(4),65(53)

ODI

Match:- 37, Innings:- 37, Runs:- 1247, Avg:- 34.63

Ikram Alikhil:(LHB)

5dwn,6dwn,4dwn, DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB

4(1),10(14),12(14),DNB, DNB, DNB, DNB

ODI

Match:- 23, Innings:- 18, Runs:- 341, Avg:- 26.23

 Batsman 

Ibrahim Zadran:(LHB)

Open,Open,Open,Open,Open,Open, Open

54(76),4(7),15(30),129(143),20(34),39(57),87(113)

ODI

Match:- 30, Innings:- 30,Runs:- 1345, Avg:- 49.81

Hashmatullah Shahidi:(LHB)

2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,2dwn,2dwn, 2dwn

9(12),7(11),2(7),26(43),56(64),58(74),48(45)

ODI

Match:- 75,Innings:- 75, Runs:- 2101, Avg:- 33.34

Rahmat Shah:(RHB)

1dwn,1dwn,1dwn,1dwn,1dwn, 1dwn,1dwn

63(69),7(14),26(46),30(44),52(54),62(74),77(84)

ODI

Match:- 108,Innings:- 104,Runs:- 3659, Avg:- 36.359

Riaz Hassan:(RHB)

Open,Dnb,Open,Open,Open

34(66), DNB ,35(49),1(2),50(75)

ODI

Match:- 5,Innings:- 4,Runs:-120, Avg:- 30

 All-Rounder 

Azmatullah Omarzai:(RHB,RA MF)

3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,3dwn,DNB

3(6),149(115),97(107),22(18),31(28),73(63),Dnb

3/56(10),0/55(6),0/8(1),2/52(7),0/11(3),1/37(7),1/50(5)

ODI

BAT - Match:- 24, Innings:- 18, Runs:- 642,Avg:- 53.50

Bowl - Over:- 125, Wickets:- 16,EC:- 5.84

Mohammad Nabi:(RHB, RA offbreak)

4dwn,5dwn,5dwn,4dwn,Dnb,Dnb,Dnb

136(130),2(3),12(10),Dnb,Dnb,Dnb

1(4),0/38(10),1/44(10),2/35(10),0/20(2),3/28(9),0/33(6),1/31(10)

ODI

BAT - Match:- 158, Innings:- 139, Runs:- 3345,Avg:- 26.97

Bowl - Over:- 1239,Wickets:- 163, EC:- 4.28

Gulbadin Naib:(RHB,RAM)

6dwn,4dwn,1dwn,5dwn,4dwn,5dwn, 5dwn

0(7),16(7),22(16),15(13),0(3),20(21),8(11)

0/48(5),0/61(8),4/60(10),1/58(8),2/36(9),1/19(2),0/48(6)

ODI

BAT - Match:- 81,Innings:- 70, Runs:-1223, Avg:- 19.72

Bowl - Over:- 462,Wickets:-72, EC:- 5.53

 Bowler 

Qais Ahmed:(RA offbreak)

1/55(7),3/32(8),

#_2/32(9),0/28(4),2/24(4),2/15(4)

(#_List A & T20i Match Record)

ODI

Over:- 14,Wickets:- 4,EC:- 5.93

Noor Ahmed: ( LA Chinaman)

1/54(8),0/62(8),0/49(9),0/53(10),2/31(9),3/49(10),1/70(9)

ODI

Over:- 75,Wickets:- 8,  EC:- 6.05

Mujeeb Ur Rahman:(RA offbreak)

1/51(10),0/72(9),1/40(10),2/38(10),0/55(8)

ODI

Over:- 661,Wickets:- 101,EC:- 4.32

Fazal Haq Farooqi:(LA MF)

1/55(10),0/77(9),0/36(5),4/34(10),0/39(7),1/50(7),0/50(6)

ODI

Over:- 217,Wickets:- 39,EC:- 5.71

Naveed Zadran:(LAM)

#_1/42(7),0/15(6),1/42(8),1/22(4),2/47(9)

(#_List A Match Record)

ODI

Debut

Fareed Ahmed Malik:(LA MF)

2/79(9),2/70(10),0/8(1),2/61(9),2/43(8),1/9(6)

ODI

Over:- 111,Wickets:- 23,EC:- 5.44

Watch the Final Team Section for Our GL & SL Final Team

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Toss: India won the toss & elected to bowl first.

Confirmed Lineups: available

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AUS
1.Sam Konstas, 2. Usman Khawaja, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Steven Smith, 5. Travis Head, 6. Alex Carey(WK), 7. Beau Webster, 8. Pat Cummins(C), 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Nathan Lyon, 11. Scott Boland

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IND
1.Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 3. Shubman Gill, 4. Virat Kohli, 5. Rishabh Pant(WK), 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. K Nitesh Reddy, 8. Washington Sundar, 9. Prasidh Krishna, 10. Jasprit Bumrah(C), 11. Mohammed Siraj
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Guide:
Apply the below strategies to make your best dream team after the toss

1. Select a small league team and rotate or change C/VC, also pick 1 punt player in place of a player who you think will not perform

2. for more Grand League Combinations Make One-sided winning combinations for both side team - as per toss and pitch info.


Make necessary changes if any player absent
*Above GL Team Guide Images for Guide only.
*You can make necessary changes as per your choice.
*The Above Team may be Highly risky so play at your own risk.
*for the final team check here in the last 15mins of the match deadline.
*You can also make some other combinations by changing 1-2 players with help of the Team Guide.


Best of Luck.


Disclaimer:
>Fantasy Cricket is a game of skill and luck is also very much important to win the grand league in fantasy cricket leagues. We have covered the skill part.


> We have mentioned the expected playing 11 as per our cricket knowledge. You can change the fantasy team once the playing 11 is out.

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*The above team may be slightly risky, You can reverse the C/Vc for safe.

*This Team may be changed after the toss if any player is absent.

Tips: 

1. Consider player form.
2. Check pitch and weather conditions.
3. Stay updated on team news.
4. Review head-to-head records.
5. Identify key players.
6. Choose captain and vice-captain wisely.
7. Aim for a balanced lineup.
8. Consider player roles (batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders, wicket-keepers).
9. Verify player availability.
10. Research using statistics and expert opinions available within the preview of this match.

About Prime Team:

• Prime Team is likely a term related to the popular fantasy sports platform. In fantasy sports, a "prime team" usually refers to a lineup or selection of players that a user believes will perform exceptionally well in real-life matches.
• Creating a Dream Prime Team involves carefully selecting players based on their recent form, performance statistics, match conditions, and other relevant factors to maximize the chances of earning points in the fantasy league.
• It's important to note that my knowledge is based on information and stats available for this match.
• *Remember that Playing on Fantasy Platforms involves an element of luck, and no strategy guarantees success. It's important to monitor the match closely and make adjustments if needed. Good luck with your fantasy lineup!

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