IND vs AUS Dream11 Prediction 1st Test: Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket and Betting Tips

The much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 is finally here! Australia and India are ready to lock horns in the first Test of the five-match series at Optus Stadium in Perth.

Match: 1st Test, Australia vs India

Venue: Optus Stadium Perth

Start Date: 22 November 2024

Time: 7:50 AM IST

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1st Test India vs Australia Match Preview

Team India has already conquered the Aussies twice on their home turf—first in 2018-19 under Virat Kohli and then in 2020-21 under Ajinkya Rahane. Now, they’re eyeing a hat-trick. A win here won’t just be another feather in their cap—it could also secure them direct qualification for the World Test Championship final.

Australia isn’t just playing at home—they’re dominating at home. Unbeaten in their last four Test series, the Aussies want to avenge their past defeats and protect their fortress. They’re all set to make life tough for the visitors with a lethal pace attack and an assured batting lineup.

Australia vs India Test Head to Head

India and Australia have faced off in 107 Test matches. Australia leads with 45 wins, while India has secured 32 victories.

Perth Pitch Report

The Optus Stadium pitch offers serious pace and bounce, with seamers expected to rule the roost. The average first-innings score is 456. The teams batting first have won all four Tests at this venue. The winning mantra remains – win the toss and bat first.

IND vs AUS Playing 11

India Playing 11

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin/Nitish Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep

IND News

Skipper Rohit Sharma and star opener Shubman Gill are unlikely to feature in the opening match, leaving Jasprit Bumrah to lead Indian Cricket National Team.
KL Rahul is likely to open the batting in the absence of Rohit Sharma, although Abhimanyu Easwaran is another opening batsman option.
There is a chance that Nitish Reddy will get a debut cap.

Australia Playing 11

Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

AUS News

Nathan McSweeney is set to make his Test debut, to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the batting order.
Steve Smith will bat at his prolific batting position – #4.