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AUS vs IND Match Analysis

Perth Stadium, Perth, will host the first Test of a five-match Test series between Australia and India at 08:20 BST on November 22, 2024.

Australia will be determined to restore their pride after suffering defeats in the last two home Test series against India. The series starts in Perth, renowned for its quick and bouncy pitch. With India’s current form and Australia’s dominance on home soil, the hosts are favored to hold the advantage in the opening match.

India, reeling from a heavy 3-0 home defeat to New Zealand, now faces the formidable task of a five-match Test series in Australia. With their place in the WTC final at risk after the recent loss, the onus will be on India to stage a comeback.

AUS vs IND Team Preview & Squads

Australia 

Australia is a dominant side on home turf, with a squad well-suited to exploit the conditions against India.

Debutant Nathan McSweeney, who has an impressive first-class average of 42.25 over the last two years, will partner the seasoned Usman Khawaja at the top of the order. In the middle order, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, though lacking the consistency of late, remain pivotal figures thanks to their world-class credentials, especially against India. Another exceptional player who has performed well in Test matches is Travis Head.

India’s batters will be put to the test by the bowling attack, which Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins lead. You may anticipate some early strikes from both of these new ball bowlers. Josh Hazlewood is a powerful weapon because of his 51 wickets against India at an average of 26.94. AUS’s preparations will heavily rely on Nathan Lyon, who has taken 27 wickets in four Test matches at the Optus Stadium and is well-known for his success there.

Australia Squads

Australia Squads

Alex Carey, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, and Mitchell Starc.

India

India will enter the opening Test against Australia dealing with injury concerns and a revamped lineup. With regular captain Rohit Sharma unavailable, Jasprit Bumrah takes over the captaincy duties.

KL In Rohit’s absence, Rahul is anticipated to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. Given that Shubman Gill missed the first Test because of a thumb injury, Devdutt Padikkal is probably going to start at number three. The senior pros, Rahul and Virat Kohli will have to do the majority of the scoring because Jaiswal and Padikkal have never participated in a Test match in Australia. Dhruv Jurel’s impressive performance against Australia A, which included scores of 80 and 68, has placed him in the running for the No. 6 position in the middle order. After returning to international cricket, Rishabh Pant, who averages 62.40 in Australia, is anticipated to maintain his strong play.

The bowling attack will be led by Mohammed Siraj and Bumrah, with Akash Deep perhaps joining as a third seamer. Nitish Kumar Reddy may make his debut as a pace-bowling all-rounder, surpassing Harshit Rana, because of Perth’s dynamic pitch, which encourages speed. With this configuration, IND may be limited to just one spinner—either Ravindra Jadeja or Ravichandran Ashwin.

India Squads

 India Squads

Rohit Sharma, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.

Australia vs India outfield report

Perth Stadium Perth

The team that batted first won each of the four Test matches held at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Therefore, it’s highly likely that both captains will try to bat first in this situation.

Over the five days of the Test, Perth will experience sunny, nice weather. The seamers should benefit from the afternoon breeze.

In the first Test, fast bowlers will benefit from the pitch’s expected heavy grass cover at Perth Stadium. 

Australia vs India Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five matches, AUS won two of them and IND won two.

Australia vs India Prediction

Cricket analysts predict Australia has a 77% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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