India vs Australia Head to Head Record, 5th Test: Australia Tour of India 2024, Stats and Results

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IND vs AUS 5th Test: The final clash of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is set to unfold at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 3. With Australia leading the series 2-1, the hosts have secured the trophy, but India is determined to level the series.

Thus, salvage their World Test Championship (WTC) hopes. The match promises to be a thrilling contest, with both sides making strategic adjustments after the grueling Boxing Day Test. India faces significant pressure, not just from Australia's in-form side but also internal uncertainties surrounding captain Rohit Sharma's form and position.

Meanwhile, Australia, buoyed by a resounding 184-run victory in Melbourne, aims to seal their dominance with a victory at home. Key battles, including those between Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas, and Pat Cummins versus Rohit Sharma, add to the anticipation of a captivating Test.

Match Information

• Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
• Time: 5:00 AM IST/ 10:30 AM local
• Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
• Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar app
• Live Telecast: Star Sports network channels

Team News

India

India is grappling with injuries and form concerns. Akash Deep has been ruled out with a back injury, paving the way for either Prasidh Krishna or Harshit Rana. Questions loom over Rohit Sharma's inclusion, with Shubman Gill a likely replacement.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's standout batter, will shoulder the burden alongside experienced campaigners like KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. Dhruv Jurel may also return, strengthening the middle order.

Probable XI:

1. Rohit Sharma/Shubman Gill, 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. KL Rahul, 4. Virat Kohli, 5. Rishabh Pant, 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Dhruv Jurel, 8. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 9. Prasidh Krishna/Harshit Rana, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Mohammed Siraj.

Australia

Australia brings in debutant Beau Webster to replace Mitchell Marsh. Webster, a versatile all-rounder, joins a formidable lineup led by Pat Cummins. The hosts will bank on key players like Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, and Nathan Lyon to maintain their dominance.

Probable XI:

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

India vs Australia Test Head-to-Head Record

• Total played: 29
• India win: 11
• Australia win: 13
• No result / Draw: 5

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report

The SCG pitch offers a balanced contest with assistance for pacers early on and spinners from Day 3. Batters will benefit once set, making the toss crucial, with the winning captain likely to bat first.

Weather Report

The weather forecast suggests overcast conditions on Day 1, with occasional rain interruptions. Days 2 to 4 are expected to be sunny and hot, but an 80% chance of rain on Day 5 could influence the outcome. Temperatures will range between 20°C to 34°C.

Player Stats

• Most Runs in series (IND): Nitish Kumar Reddy - 294 runs
• Most Wickets in series (IND): Jasprit Bumrah - 30 wickets
• Most Runs in series (AUS): Travis Head - 410 runs
• Most Wickets in series (AUS): Pat Cummings - 20 wickets

India vs Australia Complete Squads

India 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

Australia 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