India vs Australia Head to Head Record, 4th Test: Australia Tour of India 2024, Stats and Results

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IND vs AUS 4th Test: The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia is set to commence on December 26 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

This Boxing Day Test carries high stakes, with the series level at 1-1 after three intriguing matches. Both teams aim to secure an unassailable lead, with vital World Test Championship points also on the line.

India dominated the series opener in Perth, claiming a 295-run win, only for Australia to bounce back with a 10-wicket victory in the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. The third Test in Brisbane was rain-affected and ended in a draw.

With both sides having yet to deliver consistent performances, the Melbourne clash promises a riveting contest. Key battles such as Jasprit Bumrah vs Travis Head and Mitchell Starc vs Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to be game-defining.

India vs Australia Match Information

Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024

Time:

• First Session: 5 am - 7 am IST
• Second Session: 7:40 am - 9:40 am IST
• Third Session: 10 am - 12 pm IST

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Live Telecast:

• India - Star Sports channels
• Australia - Fox Cricket

Streaming: Disney+Hotstar website and app

Team News

India

India's squad sees the inclusion of Tanush Kotian, replacing the retired Ravichandran Ashwin. Rohit Sharma's leadership has been under scrutiny, especially after two underwhelming games.

KL Rahul, India's top batter this series, will look to capitalize on better batting conditions, while Bumrah leads the bowling attack with 21 wickets so far.

Australia

Australia has suffered injury blows, with Josh Hazlewood ruled out and Sam Konstas debuting in place of Nathan McSweeney. Scott Boland, playing at his home ground, could be a significant threat, while Travis Head and Steve Smith remain their batting mainstays.

India vs Australia Test Head-to-Head Record

• Total played: 30
• India win: 12
• Australia win: 13
• Draws: 5

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report

The MCG pitch is expected to favor pace bowlers initially, with a 6mm grass covering providing seam movement and bounce. As the game progresses, the surface is likely to dry out under the scorching temperatures (over 35°C), making it more conducive for batting. Spinners and hit-the-deck pacers are expected to have an impact on the final two days.

Weather Report

Day 1 of the Test may see a 50% chance of rain, with strong winds forecast in the evening. However, the following days are predicted to be sunny and hot, allowing for uninterrupted play.

Player Stats

• Most Runs in series (IND): KL Rahul - 235 runs
• Most Wickets in series (IND): Jasprit Bumrah - 21 wickets
• Most Runs in series (AUS): Travis Head - 409 runs
• Most Wickets in series (AUS): Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins - 14 wickets

India vs Australia Complete Squads

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

Australia Squad: Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head (VC), Steve Smith (VC), Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster