IND vs AUS 5th Test Playing XI Prediction : The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25) between India and Australia will be played in Sydney from January 3. Australia has announced its playing eleven, in which a major change has been made. Mitchell Marsh has been dropped due to poor performance, and 31-year-old fast bowling all-rounder Beau Webster has been included in the squad in his place.
Meanwhile, there is a possibility of change in the playing eleven of the Indian team. Let us know the possible playing XI of both the teams for the Sydney Test.
Akashdeep injured, Harshit Rana’s return possible
- According to some media reports, Akashdeep may have to sit out of the Sydney Test due to back pain problem. Harshit Rana is likely to return to the team in his place.
- On the other hand, due to Rishabh Pant’s dismissal after playing irresponsible shots in the Melbourne Test, coach Gautam Gambhir may keep him out in the final Test. Dhruv Jurel may get a chance in his place.
Australia made changes
There is only one change in the Australian team:
- Beau Webster has been included in place of Mitchell Marsh.
- Sam Constance, who played a brilliant 60 in the first innings in the Melbourne Test, has managed to retain his place.
Australia’s playing eleven:
- Sam Constance
- Usman Khawaja
- marnus labuschagne
- steve smith
- travis head
- beau webster
- Alex Carey (wicketkeeper)
- Pat Cummins (captain)
- Mitchell Starc
- nathan lion
- Scott Boland
India’s probable playing eleven:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rohit Sharma (captain)
- KL Rahul
- Virat Kohli
- Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jasprit Bumrah
- washington beautiful
- Mohammad Siraj
- Harshit Rana
challenge for india
- Australia’s strong bowling and home conditions can become a challenge for the Indian team.
- Indian batsmen will have to perform better and face Australian spinners and pace attack.
- Despite the absence of Rishabh Pant and injury to Akashdeep, Team India will try to win the match on the strength of its all-rounders and bowlers.
Australia’s advantage
Australia is playing on home ground and their team looks balanced.
- Batsmen like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Usman Khawaja are in form.
- Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins can create problems for the Indian batsmen.
